Meet Your Optometrists – The Graham Hill Eyecare team comprises experienced optometrists, skilled in-house optical technician and friendly optical assistants and professional receptionists who keep everything running like clockwork.
After graduating from the University of Melbourne in 1996, Mark joined the Graham Hill Eyecare team in 1997. In addition to his optometry degree, Mark also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Ocular Therapy in 2004 as well as a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration in 2005. He is the only eyecare practitioner in the Goulburn Valley approved by CASA to administer pilot’s vision assessments.
Dedicated to the local area, Mark further enhanced his understanding of the local community by completing the Fairley Leadership Program in 2007. He is also currently serving on the board of the Greater Shepparton Foundation as well as the regional advisory board of Shepparton La Trobe University.
Since graduating from the University of Melbourne in 1964, Graham has had a busy optometry career. In addition to building his highly successful eyecare practice, Graham is constantly involved in optometric affairs. He has been Chairman of the Optometrists Registration Board, on the State and National Executive Councils, and also served as President of the Australian College of Optometry for ten years.
During this time, he was also a senior teaching clinician at the University of Melbourne. Graham’s commitment to the industry has awarded him an OAM for his professional and community services, as well as the Ivor J Lewis Medal for outstanding services to optometry.
He was also awarded life membership to the Australian College of Optometry for his services to the college and a hall of fame award to the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce. Graham continues to maintain an unwavering enthusiasm and commitment to delivering service and advancing the profession.
Jenni graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1991 and in 2003 completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics. She holds a special interest in complex contact lens fittings including orthokeratology and has completed additional studies in this field.
Through her contact lens specialty, Jenni became a fellow of the Victorian College of Optometry in 1992. Passionate about giving back, she has also been heavily involved in establishing and running the Optometry Clinic at the Rumbalara Aboriginal Medical Centre.
Hayley graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1994, attained a fellowship of the Victorian College of Optometry in 1996 and completed a Postgraduate Certificate of Ocular Therapeutics in 2001. With a special interest in children’s vision, she also completed further studies in Paediatric Optometry.
Additionally, Hayley has been a teaching clinician at the University of Melbourne’s Australian College of Optometry.
Sao commenced her optometry career in 2009 after graduating from the University of Melbourne. She enjoys all aspects of optometry, with a patient care and satisfaction being her highest priorities. She is trained in orthokeratology and complicated contact lens fittings, and also has a keen interest in myopia control.
When she’s not at work, Sao participates in many running events and triathlons throughout the year and also volunteers as a guide for vision-impaired runners.
Joining the practice in 2019, the newest member of our team, Linda, has already made her mark as a passionate and caring optometrist with a warm approach and great attention to detail. She came highly recommended from Flinders University where she completed her optometry degree in 2018.
Linda is also involved in the local community through membership of the GV Young Professionals’ Network, and stays fit with a local gym membership.
Ashviney "Ash" is the newest optometrist to join our team. Ash was a very highly regarded graduate from the Doctorate of Optometry at the university of Melbourne in 2020. Ash is delighted to practice optometry in a clinic that values thorough examination techniques and excited to have Shepparton as her new home. Ash's vibrant, positive and caring attitude will make her a natural compliment to the Graham Hill Eyecare team for many years to come. In addition to her native English, Ash also speaks fluent Tamil as do many of our residents with SriLankan and Indian heritage.
our optical support & styling team
A valued member of our team, Trevor has been the Graham Hill Eyecare Optical Technician since 1985. Trevor is particularly skilled at lens edging, fitting, tinting, frame adjustments and repairs. Having Trevor as a full-time, on-site technician means we can deliver a fast turnaround time on spectacles and lenses. It also means that the majority of repairs can be done on-site and often on the same day.
Our Spectacle Team
Our Reception Team
Ready to welcome you with a smile and ensure your bookings are handled efficiently, our professional reception team includes Cherie Keating, Erin McCarroll and Wednesday Elgar. Cherie, Erin and Wednesday keep our practice wheels turning. They ensure that convenient appointment times are locked in, all patient enquiries are answered and that our optometrists are kept organised.
