We acknowledge the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. We acknowledge the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pay respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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Who we are
We are a statutory body established in July 2010 under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW). Our Council is made up of four members, including optometrists and a legal member.
The type of complaints we manage
We manage complaints about the clinical care and treatment, professional behaviour or health of registered optometrists and students in NSW.
What we do
We manage complaints about the conduct, performance and health of registered health practitioners and students in NSW.
Publications and popular resources
Complaints are concerns about the care, treatment or behaviour of a registered health practitioner.
Our website can provide you with more information about the assessment and management of a complaint. You can also contact us.
Optometry Council of NSW
Latest News and Updates
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