Optical Dispensers Australia (ODA) is proud to announce the launch of a new membership benefit — a Member Assistance Program (MAP), highlighting ODA’s commitment to promoting the health, well-being, and resilience of its members. The new program provides confidential, professional support services designed to help members navigate personal and work-related challenges. Through the MAP, ODA Members that possess a current full membership, will have access to 24/7 counselling, me

Optical Dispensers Australia (ODA) are proud sponsors of this event – created for women across the optical world – from dispensers and practice owners to reps, designers, and leaders.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training Reflection By Virgilia Readett (ODA Member) I was fortunate enough to attend ODA’s Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) hosted course at Macquarie University, which was facilitated by Penny Dillon on 2nd – 3rd October. In the lead up, I braced myself for what I though would be a good, but heavy couple of days. These expectations were shattered. Rather than good, it was empowering, rather than heavy it was confronting to say the least. Across