A submission to the Interim Committee National Hospitals and Health Services Commission from the Australian Optometrical Association
 Catalogue Number: 3751 A submission to the Interim Committee National Hospitals and Health Services Commission from the Australian Optometrical Association Category: Book Sub-Category: Reports and submissions Association: Australian Optometrical Association Year Of Publication/Manufacture: September 1973 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Melbourne Publisher/Manufacturer: Australian Optometrical Association Description Of Item: Yellow card covers.Plastic comb bound with title printed on the cover.'TOP SECRET' rubber stamped on the top of front coverApproximately 40 A$ leaves printed on one side only.89 references Historical Significance: This submission is one of a series made to the newly elected Australian Labor Party Government arguing for a greater role for optometry in Australian hospitals. The submissions, along with lobbying by the Australian Optometrical Association led to optometric benefits being included the National Health Scheme (Medibank) in 1975. How Acquired: Donated by Optometry Australia Date Acquired: 2019 Location: Archive office. Pamphlet and ephemera filing cabinet. Drawer 9 |