Ophthamology media awards

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists ophthalmology media awards honour journalists who excel in reporting and raising the profile of eye disease/eye-health.

The $5,000 prize is open to all Australians and New Zealanders and will be awarded to the journalist who is deemed to have given the public the best understanding of eye disease/eye-health.

To be eligible, stories must have appeared in the media between 1 October 2013 and 1 October 2014.

The winner will be awarded at RANZCO’s 46th Annual Scientific Congress in Brisbane, on Tuesday 26 November, 2014.

Entries will be judged by a committee of professionals selected for their knowledge of eye health issues, public health and the media.

In discussion with Dr Ben Bravery - 9 February 2023 in Sydney

You are invited to hear from Dr Ben Bravery, the author of 'The Patient Doctor', on Thursday 9 February 2023 from 6pm - 8pm. This event is hosted by the Australasian Medical Writers' Association and is open to all.

Ben will be talking about his experience as a cancer patient, and how this has impacted how he now interacts with the healthcare system as a doctor. Ben is a strong advocate for putting the patient at the heart of healthcare. This event will also be an opportunity to network and socialise with medical writers.