28/05/2026
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We have teamed up with Brand Victor Harbor who showcase our wonderful local businesses and vibrant community.
Look who’s been featured this week! Have a read to find out more about our one and only David.
Feel free to book an appointment by calling 08 8126 3048, pop in to 1/8 Seaview Road Victor Harbor or take a look at our website www.victoreyecentre.com.au
𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 - 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐲𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞
David Welch has spent decades building a career across metropolitan, country and remote optometry practices; but it’s his time consulting in Victor Harbor that continues to stand out. Since beginning at Victor Eye Centre in 2017, David has become a familiar face to many locals, combining extensive experience with a down-to-earth approach and a genuine appreciation for the community he works with each week.
Living in Bridgewater in the Adelaide Hills for more than 20 years, David says the travel to Victor Harbor is an easy trade-off compared to his earlier career days as a locum, constantly flying in and out of different locations around Australia.
“I think some people are surprised by the travel,” he says. “But compared to the running around I used to do, it’s nothing. And compared to living in a big metro city like Sydney or Melbourne, the travel is easy.”
Originally from Adelaide, David hasn’t officially made the move south and after moving more than 20 times throughout his career, he jokes he’s become “pretty allergic” to relocating again.
What keeps drawing him back to Victor Harbor, however, is simple - the people.
“The big thing is the people, which makes for a pleasant day,” he says. “It’s easy to get to work, easy to get around, and you can actually enjoy your lunch break.”
David has worked extensively throughout regional South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia across both large practices and smaller private clinics. His career has also included roles with Optometry Australia, the Migraine Health Centre in Adelaide, See Differently’s Low Vision Clinic, and advisory positions with healthcare and government organisations.
It’s the people and the relaxed community feel that David values most about Victor Harbor.
“I’ve always preferred consulting in country and remote locations,” he says. “You generally get to know people better over the years, which is nice.”
Outside of work, David enjoys table tennis, target shooting, cooking and reluctantly helping in the garden but he is a bit more willing if power tools are involved.
Looking ahead, he hopes to see Victor Harbor continue to grow while maintaining a healthy, connected community and a thriving local economy.
