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CPD EVENTS

ODA is proud to be offering a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program to help grow and strengthen the skills of our community.
  • Opticare Open Day
    Opticare Open Day
    Sat, 18 Jan
    Opticare Sydney Lab, 118 Adderley St W, Auburn NSW 2144, Australia
    Opticare Sydney Lab, 118 Adderley St W, Auburn NSW 2144, Australia
    You're invite to Opticare’s first-ever Open Day on 18th January 2025!
  • The 2025 ODA International Conference
    The 2025 ODA International Conference
    Fri, 07 Mar
    The InterContinental Sydney, 117 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    The InterContinental Sydney, 117 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    Biennial 2 day event in collaboration with the International Opticians Association (IOA)
  • The ODA GALA ~ Sydney 2025
    The ODA GALA ~ Sydney 2025
    Fri, 07 Mar
    The InterContinental Sydney, 117 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    The InterContinental Sydney, 117 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    Celebrating all aspects of the Australian Optical Dispensing Industry
  • Make Your Own Eyewear Workshop
    Make Your Own Eyewear Workshop
    Sun, 09 Mar
    Sydney Inner West (Address TBC)
    Sydney Inner West (Address TBC)
    This is an exclusive ODA Workshop run by Eyewear Maker CHRIS SAVAGE. ODA Members SAVE 15%
  • WAVE 2025 ODA Frame Repairs Workshop
    WAVE 2025 ODA Frame Repairs Workshop
    Sat, 22 Mar
    Fremantle, 46-54 Marine Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
    Fremantle, 46-54 Marine Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
    Expressions of interest are now open for ODA's 2.5-hour practical frame repairs workshop in Fremantle
  • 2025 ODA Fiji Outreach Project
    2025 ODA Fiji Outreach Project
    Sun, 20 July
    Lautoka Fiji, 6FW2+V9H, Nadi, Fiji
    Lautoka Fiji, 6FW2+V9H, Nadi, Fiji
    Optical Dispensers Australia (ODA) is heading to Fiji in July 2025 to provide much needed eyecare and glasses to communities within remote villages.
  • New Zealand CPD Accredited Webinar Recordings
    New Zealand CPD Accredited Webinar Recordings
    Watch 24/7 in the ODA Webinar Library
    ODA Webinar Library
    ODA Webinar Library
    NZ Dispensing Opticians can gain one (1) ODOB CPD point by watching the recorded version of approved ODA webinars. You must be a paid ODA Member for FREE webinar library access.
  • How to use your skills to envision global change with Dr Nag Rao
    How to use your skills to envision global change with Dr Nag Rao
    Mon, 16 Dec
    Crawley, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009, Australia
    Crawley, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009, Australia
    This is an opportunity to learn from a worldwide leader about the paths that eyecare professionals may pursue.
  • FREE Medibank Webinar - Budget For The Holidays
    FREE Medibank Webinar - Budget For The Holidays
    Webinar
    Hosted by Medibank with guest speaker Melissa Meagher
  • Webinar Wednesday - Circular Eyewear: Closing the Loop on Waste
    Webinar Wednesday - Circular Eyewear: Closing the Loop on Waste
    Sold Out
    Wed, 27 Nov
    WEBINAR WEDNESDAY CPD EVENT
    WEBINAR WEDNESDAY CPD EVENT
    Online webinar on the last Wednesday of every month on a variety of topics designed to upskill the Optical Dispensing Community. FREE for ODA Members!
  • Free Circular Eyewear Launch Event
    Free Circular Eyewear Launch Event
    Tue, 12 Nov
    Soultrap Bar - Surry Hills, 70-72 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
    Soultrap Bar - Surry Hills, 70-72 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
    We are excited to invite you to an exclusive evening celebrating the launch of Circular Eyewear, the first Australian company to bring true circularity to the eyewear industry.
  • Optical Dispensing Qualification Review
    Optical Dispensing Qualification Review
    Fri, 01 Nov
    Various Cities Throughout Australia
    Various Cities Throughout Australia
    Employers are invited to attend workshops being conducted around the country to have a say in the update of the Cert IV in Optical Dispensing qualification.
  • Webinar Wednesday - Illuminating Communication : The Language We Use In Practice
    Webinar Wednesday - Illuminating Communication : The Language We Use In Practice
    WEBINAR WEDNESDAY CPD EVENT
    Online webinar on the last Wednesday of every month on a variety of topics designed to upskill the Optical Dispensing Community. FREE for ODA Members!
  • Webinar Wednesday - Safety Eyewear: Compliance and Safety Standards Explained
    Webinar Wednesday - Safety Eyewear: Compliance and Safety Standards Explained
    WEBINAR WEDNESDAY CPD EVENT
    Online webinar on the last Wednesday of every month on a variety of topics designed to upskill the Optical Dispensing Community. FREE for ODA Members!
  • SILMO Paris 2024 - The Optical Fair
    SILMO Paris 2024 - The Optical Fair
    Fri, 20 Sept
    Paris Nord Villepinte, Parc des expositions Paris Nord Villepinte, 93420 Villepinte
    Paris Nord Villepinte, Parc des expositions Paris Nord Villepinte, 93420 Villepinte
  • Webinar Wednesday - Choosing the Right Progressive Lens Design for Your Patient
    Webinar Wednesday - Choosing the Right Progressive Lens Design for Your Patient
    WEBINAR WEDNESDAY CPD EVENT
    Online webinar on the last Wednesday of every month on a variety of topics designed to upskill the Optical Dispensing Community. FREE for ODA Members!
  • Members Rodenstock Lab Visit
    Members Rodenstock Lab Visit
    Sold Out
    Tue, 20 Aug
    Rodenstock Brisbane Venue, unit 4a/10 Depot St, Banyo QLD 4014, Australia
    Rodenstock Brisbane Venue, unit 4a/10 Depot St, Banyo QLD 4014, Australia
    Complimentary Premium Rodenstock Lenses in your own prescription included.
  • Webinar Wednesday - The Business of Eyewear: Maximising Opportunities in Practice
    Webinar Wednesday - The Business of Eyewear: Maximising Opportunities in Practice
    WEBINAR WEDNESDAY CPD EVENT
    Online webinar on the last Wednesday of every month on a variety of topics designed to upskill the Optical Dispensing Community. FREE for ODA Members!

ODA in conjunction with its Corporate Partners brings you Webinar Wednesdays – a CPD based one hour webinar program, held on the last Wednesday of each month (Feb – Nov) on a variety of industry related topics curated to help strengthen and expand our community's skill set. Webinar Wednesday events are available to Non-Members at a cost of $55 or FREE for Qualified Members. A selection of topics will also be FREE to Affiliate and Student Members. Attendees of these live events will be allocated the advertised member CPD points. 

Due to immense popularity, the addition of our Minibar Monday program offers a variety of shorter 30 minute sessions to supplement your developmental journey. Minibar Monday events are available to Non-Members at a cost of $35 or FREE for Qualified Members. A selection of topics will also be FREE to Affiliate and Student Members. Attendees of these live events will be allocated the advertised CPD points where applicable*.

(*Please note that not all Minibar Monday sessions are points based. See individual event details for point allocation information.)    

The carefully selected topics of all webinars and workshops are designed to grow your existing expertise outside of what you have learned in the workplace or during your Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing course. As covid restrictions ease, our face-to-face event options will also grow, so be sure to check back regularly for topic announcements and release dates.  

For ODA Members, a currency certificate will be distributed to those that have completed 10 CPD points each calendar year. On top of the educational benefits of the program, the currency certificate is a great addition to present to a future or current employer to show relevancy and up to date knowledge in the industry.    

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