Catalogue Number: 3794 Profile of Optometry in Australia Category: Book Sub-Category: Reports and submissions Association: Australian Optometrical Association Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1971 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Melbourne Publisher/Manufacturer: Australian Optometrical Association Description Of Item: Manilla flat file.Approximately 50 unnumbered pages printed on one sideRubber stamped for Write Library/AOA on front cover.Hand written tittle front cover, saying 'Profile of optometry in AustraliaThe results of a questionnaire written and analysed by:Damien P. Smithand Leo G. Carneyfor the Australian Optometrical Association'The report is presented in four parts - (1) Basic results of Questionnaire, (2) Comparative analysis of responses by State, (3) thirteen matrices = and, (4) analysis if average incomes Historical Significance: The Australian Optometrical Association periodically surveyed optometrists to assess various aspects of the health of the profession and the nature of day-to-day optometric practice.This report presents the results of an early survey of practitioners and describes such things as age of practitioners, location, working hours, methods of determining fees for consultations and spectacles etc.The report was written by Damien P. Smith and Leo G. Carney. How Acquired: Donated by Optometry Australia Date Acquired: 23/7/18 Condition: Good Location: Archive office. Pamphlet and ephemera filing cabinet. Drawer 9 |