Built by Australian optoms for Australian optoms.
Retinote Learning is a free library of CPD content.
The Retinote tracker is $40/year and provides:
Optometry Board of Australia-compliant CPD tracking,
Automated progress analytics,
AI-assisted logging (learning & reflections),
Effortless export for sharing/audits.
Download an alternate basic free CPD tracker: The Optometry Board of Australia permits any "alternate format that records all the required information".
Optometry Board of Australia guidelines specify that CPD accreditation and certificates are not mandatory, although evidence of completion must be maintained.
Clinical CPD “seeks to improve patient outcomes and experiences” and “keeps you up to date in your chosen scope and setting of practice”
Therapeutic CPD can address "any stage of therapeutic management" including "patient assessment... differential diagnosis... development of a management plan... appropriate choice of medicines... and monitoring outcome"
Interactive CPD requires “a two-way flow of information” with other practitioners, including face-to-face or interactive online education
HSU membership is ≈$600–$700/year
(tax-deductible) and provides:
Employee-focused workplace and legal support, led by members and backed by experts
Optometrist workplace delegates, formally trained and protected to represent you
Transparent member fee use
Professional Indemnity Insurance and PLI
Other member benefits and discounts