Sallyanne Morrison - Optometrist
Hello. I am Sallyanne Morrison, the Director and Principal Optometrist of Morrison's Family Eye Care Centre.
After gaining my Bachelor of Optometry degree from the University of NSW with Honours, I worked for a few years in a Paediatric Eye Clinic in Perth Western Australia. Being born, bred and educated in Dubbo, the lure to return to NSW, and be closer to my family was too great. In 1992 I started my own Eye Clinic in Dubbo, where I have been in providing eye tests ever since (a total of eighteen years) and I still love what I do.
My professional Optometric interests are in prescribing and problem solving all the issues associated with contact lens wear. I also really enjoy assessing and treating children's vision problems. During 2009 I stared my Post Graduate Diploma in Ocular Therapeutics; this course will run till mid 2010. The course will allow me to not only diagnose, but to treat anterior eye conditions such as conjunctivitis, removal of foreign bodies and objects from eyes, corneal ulcers and in-growing eye lashes.
Outside of work I have a keen interest in rural business, rural health and rural cultural development. In the past I have held director's positions and Vice Chairman's roles on the Board of The Dubbo City Development Corporation. I am also the Australian Optometrists Association's Central West Media Liaison Officer.
In my spare time I keenly enjoy keeping active and fit and via netball, basketball and touch football. Most recently I have taken up that frustratingly great game; golf and try and get out for a hit as much as I can.
I enjoy spending quiet time around our home with my family and our menagerie of pets. They keep me grounded and young at heart.
You can contact me via email at: sallyanne@eyecarecentre.com.au
Joshua Williams - Optometrist
Having been born and raised in Dubbo, I first became interested in Optometry back in 1999 when I completed my year 10 work experience with Morrison's Family Eyecare Centre. This lead to Saturday and holiday work and then into University, completing my Bachelor of Optometry with Honours in 2006.
Morrison's have supported me by providing me with a scholarship to attend the University of NSW to obtain my undergraduate degree. I am currently studying my Post Graduate Diploma in Ocular Therapeutics which I will complete mid 2010. This gives me the opportunity to expand my clinical knowledge and the ability to provide treatment for eye conditions; such as Glaucoma and Uveitis.
Living away in Sydney has really highlighted the advantages of working and living in a rural community. Morrison's have supported me all the way and now they have provided me with this wonderful opportunity of working back in my home town with family and friends. I look forward to building on these previous relationships, creating new ones and playing an active role in Dubbo's community.
Email: josh@eyecarecentre.com.au
Joyce Chan - Optometrist
I’m Joyce and I completed my Bachelor of Optometry degree from UNSW with Honours in 2008.
I was born in Hong Kong, but my family migrated to Sydney when I was three years old. I moved to Dubbo to work with Morrison’s in January 2009 after Sallyanne convinced me that Dubbo was friendly and a great place to live. So far it hasn’t disappointed!
Since arriving in Dubbo I’ve become involved in many sports including touch footy (go team Morrison’s!), martial arts, tennis and soccer. Through these activities, I’ve made some great friends and I always look forward to meeting new people.
Rodney Morrison - Optical Dispenser/Manager
I actually started in optics the day Morrison's Family Eyecare Centre began trading in 1997. I was working for Xerox as a senior service technician. I completed an apprenticeship as an electrician and worked for Dave Allan Electrical for 5 years after becoming qualified.
I have since completed the Optical Dispensing Certificate IV and really enjoy the challenges and rewards of working in a modern, fashionable industry like optics. Each day is a new and rewarding one, as lens technology and frame designs change to suit fashions and needs of our demanding society.
I am currently studying a Diploma in Ophthalmic Practise Management. This course is a scholarship from the Optical Dispensers Association. This course will provide me with an extensive array of skills and information on managing the operation and promotional side of Optic’s. Eye care is getting more and more technical and my qualifications allow me to understand these advancements and relay them to our customers.
Outside of work there is sport, I love to watch and play whatever I can and what time permits. I am best known as a cricketer and hockey player. Sport is a great past time and keeps me fit.
I am a long suffering Sharks supporter, 2011 could be our year I hope.
I have a young family which I love to spend time with. Especially on Sundays when I don't have sport and nor do they.
Email: rodney@eyecarecentre.com.au
Steffen Frandsen - Optical Dispenser
My name is Steffen. I have been working as an Optical Dispenser at Morrison’s Family Eyecare Centre since 2004.
I am originally from Denmark. I have been living in Dubbo since 1995 after meeting my wife in London. My family still reside in Denmark, where we like to visit as often as we can.
My hobbies (apart from Optical Dispensing!) are music, soccer and spending time with my family.
Email: steffen@eyecarecentre.com.au
Lyndall Fryda - Receptionist
My name is Lyndall; I have been employed at Morrison's Family Eye Care since 2005. My main role is reception duties and helping customers with frame selections.
I am currently studying Optical Dispensing through OTEN, which focuses on frames and lenses including contact lenses in depth. Morrison's Family Eye Care is a bright and friendly place to work, in which I thoroughly enjoy. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my partner and family, fishing, camping and going to the gym.
Email: lyndall@eyecarecentre.com.au
Alice Price - Receptionist
My name is Alice and I have been working with the team at Morrison’s since March 2010. My main role is Receptionist and Clinical Assistant; this includes performing Visual Fields and Digital Photography on patients. I really enjoy working in the Optical industry as it allows me to meet and interact with new patients every day.
Outside of work, my fiancé and I are very busy renovating our house and preparing for our Wedding in November 2011 – which we are very excited about! My Hobbies include playing Netball and I try to get over to Narromine as much as I can to spend time with my family.
Email: alice@eyecarecentre.com.au
Olivia Mitchell - Administration
I have been with Morrison's Family Eyecare Centre since January 1996. My main role within the team is administrative and accounting duties, but also stepping into a role of receptionist at times as well as helping customers with frame selections.
I thoroughly enjoy working in the optics industry, from helping customers with their frame selection, to organising referrals and appointment’s for a patient to have cataracts removed; every day has something new to offer.
Outside of work I love to spend as much time as possible with my young family. We are currently in the process of renovating our house and are expecting our 3rd baby. We love to go camping and water skiing when we have a weekend to spare.
Email: livy@eyecarecentre.com.au