Jilpia Nappaljari Jones Memorial Oration

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More about Sara Carrison

Sara Carrison is a Ngarrindjeri woman who has found passion in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are studying or aspiring to study optometry. Sara firmly believes that creating a culturally safe environment in optometry education and the workforce is essential for the success and well-being of First Nations peoples, and will ultimately contribute to improved eye health outcomes.

In her current role as an Associate Lecturer at Flinders University, Sara has the privilege of directly supporting students through both teaching and involvement in the A Place for Mob and A Place for Me in Optometry project. Sara is also a dedicated optometrist with a strong commitment to improving eye health outcomes.  Sara was awarded an Early Career Alumni Award for her significant contribution to First Nations’ eye health and advocating for a culturally safe and inclusive environment within the profession. 

Sara's roles on the Policy and Education Committee and within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collective enable her to advocate for policy changes that will

foster a safer and more inclusive environment for future generations.