Person

Knipe, Michael George (1955 - 2019)

AM

Born
2 January 1955
Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia
Died
7 February 2019
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Occupation
Optometrist

Summary

Michael Knipe was an optometrist who, while continuing his private practice, made significant contributions to the optometry profession and to public eye care. After moving to Tasmania he became involved in local Branch of the Australian Optimetrical Association, serving a term as President. From 2010 he was national President of Optometry Australia. Under his chairmanship from 1993 to 2009, ProVision became an extensive business support network. In 2010 he became President of the National Board of Optometry Australia. Knipe was heavily involved in the East Timor Eye Program, which aimed to build self-sustaining local program for the provision of eye care.

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Chronology

1976
Education - BOptom (hons) University of Sydney
1977
Career event - Established private practice in Hobart, Tasmania
1991 - ?
Career position - Member, Australian Optometrical Association
1993 - 2009
Career position - Chairman, Australian Optometrical Association
2010
Career position - President, National Board of Optometry Australia
2015
Award - Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to optometry through executive roles with professional organisations, and to the community of Timor-Leste

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