OCANZ Support Program

6 July 2023

At Specsavers we are well versed in supporting overseas-trained optometrists to successfully complete OCANZ exams – enabling them to immigrate and practise here in Australia and New Zealand as fully-qualified local optometrists. Our OCANZ Support team has helped over 150 overseas-trained optometrists through this program.

What is OCANZ?

The Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) is an external process that assesses optometry programs outside of Australia and New Zealand. Overseas-qualified optometrists must successfully complete the OCANZ exams to be able to practise and register in Australia and New Zealand.

What support does Specsavers offer?

The OCANZ Support team is focused on supporting each optometrist through this exam process.

Our support includes:

  • Feedback and examples from candidates who have passed through the OCANZ exam process with Specsavers
  • Online training support
  • Training facility for self-lead training in the lead up to the June and November exams in Melbourne

Once your exams are complete and your OCANZ qualification is finalised, we will look for suitable opportunities and, where possible, support you through the relocation process.

Once you’ve successfully enrolled into OCANZ, click here to receive this support