ADVOCATING FOR
OPHTHALMOLOGISTS & PATIENTS
and the future of ophthalmology in Australia.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Every ophthalmologist who joins the ASO makes us a stronger voice for the profession.
I WANT TO JOIN
Joining the ASO family is
fast
and simple.
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MEMBER BENEFITS
Access exclusive advice, support
and a
range of financial benefits.
PATIENT RESOURCES
Support your patients on their eye health journey with easy-to-use resources.
WORKING TOGETHER TO FOSTER STRONG CAREERS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
$300 worth of membership free
Ophthalmology trainees are eligible for:
- 12 months free membership with the ASO
- free membership with MDA National until June 2020 (ongoing discounts apply post June 2020)
*T&C’s apply
THE IMPORTANCE OF ASO MEMBERSHIP
FEATURING DR. BILL GLASSON, CURRENT ASO MEMBER
“Medico-politcal representation at a State and Federal level is vital.”
FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ASO
Your Voice
We exist to be a voice for ophthalmologists practising in Australia and the patients they treat.
Advocacy
Safeguard
The battles we fight today safeguard ophthalmology practice for tomorrow.
Medico-Political
While RANZCO oversees the education, qualification and training of ophthalmologists in Australia, the ASO represents ophthalmologists in the medico-political space.
protection
We work to protect clinical autonomy and patient rebates.
IT’S YOUR RIGHT TO SWITCH
OUR PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE SWITCH CAMPAIGN
Is your private health insurance performing for you?
In 2018 the ASO launched the ‘It’s your right to switch’ campaign to remind every Australian who pays for private health insurance that they can switch funds if they don’t feel they are getting value for money.
The Private Health Insurance Act 2007 protects consumers who want to change to another hospital policy with the same insurer or with another insurer.
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