Workforce and outreach
The size and location of the eye health workforce gives a broad indication of access to specialist and allied eye health services. Outreach services funded by the Australian government aim to improve access to services for people living in rural, regional and remote areas where these services are not readily available.
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Measure 4.1
The number and full time equivalent rate (FTE) of optometrists
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Measure 4.2
The number and full time equivalent rate (FTE) of ophthalmologists
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Measure 4.3
The number and full time equivalent rate (FTE) of allied ophthalmic personnel
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Measure 4.4.1
Occasions of service under the Visiting Optometrists Scheme
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Measure 4.4.2
Occasions of service with eye health professionals under the Rural Health Outreach Fund
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Measure 4.4.3
Occasions of service with eye health professionals under the Medical Outreach Indigenous Chronic Diseases Program
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Measure 4.4.4
Occasions of service with eye health professionals under all the outreach programs combined
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Measure 4.4.5
Occasions of service with eye health professionals under the Eye and Ear Surgical Support Program