Tasmanian Optometry Foundation
Concentration RiskAbout
Small charity, established 2010. Purposes: education, health.
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation's giving philosophy is centered on promoting excellence in optometry and fostering continuing professional development in Tasmania. It aims to strengthen optometrists' capabilities to enhance access to high-quality eye care for the Tasmanian community. TOF supports educational and skill development, particularly encouraging exploration of underdeveloped or underutilised areas of practice, and is open to collaborating on promising concepts to bring them to fruition.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should be registered optometrists working in Tasmania, students undertaking optometric studies, or Tasmanians undertaking optometry research, and demonstrate how their proposal will benefit Tasmania. The Foundation seeks candidates looking to upgrade qualifications, enhance professional development, or contribute to the advancement of optometry in Tasmania, especially in underdeveloped or underutilised practice areas. Even an 'elevator pitch' is encouraged if a full plan isn't yet developed, as the Foundation will work with promising concepts. Awardees are required to submit a report upon completion of the funded activity and may be asked to present their findings at a relevant forum.
Programs & Opportunities (1)
Provides financial assistance up to $5,000 to registered optometrists working in Tasmania, students undertaking optometric studies, or Tasmanians involved in optometry research. The scholarship supports professional development through research, further training, or conference attendance, with the goal of advancing the profession and improving patient care in Tasmania.
Notable Grants
- Scholarship to Sib Payne to attend the International Cornea and Contact Lens conference, enabling her to pursue specialty contact lens fitting.
- Early scholarship recipient Daryl Guest, supported for professional development to strengthen optometrist capabilities.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16K | $1K | $166K | $14K |
| 2022 | $662 | $2K | $152K | $-1,775 |
| 2021 | $1K | $385 | $154K | $935 |
| 2020 | $2K | $3K | $155K | $-611 |
| 2019 | $4K | $4K | $153K | $-363 |
| 2018 | $2K | $5K | $155K | $-2,504 |
| 2017 | $7K | — | $159K | $7K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-36145057594
- ABN
- 36145057594
- Sector
- education
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Financials
- Revenue
- $16K
- Assets
- $166K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 3
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 7005
- Locality
- DYNNYRNE
- Remoteness
- Inner Regional Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 8/10
- LGA
- Hobart
- SA2 Region
- Sandy Bay
- Entities in Area
- 197