What is Spexcycle?   Spexcycle is Australia’s first closed-loop eyewear recycling initiative, founded by Chris Savage, an experienced optical dispenser and designer with a vision for change. Through our collection and recycling process, we transform eyewear waste into new, sustainable frames, giving discarded materials a second life. By reducing landfill and conserving natural resources, Spexcycle offers optical practices and their customers an easy, impactful way to make a

ODA is pleased to be offering a brand new training program for the industry: "Optical Assistant / Dispensing Induction Training: Introduction to Optics"   The primary goal of this training program is to prepare candidates for their new role within the optical industry and is suited to new employees or existing team members that have not yet undertaken the Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing qualification. This training program offers candidates the necessary technical and cu

In response to industry staff shortages, ODA has launched an innovative pre-employment program in direct collaboration with The Sarina Russo Group. The training program offers candidates the necessary technical and customer service skills needed to work as an optical assistant or begin a career in optical dispensing. The program ensures they are capable of effectively contributing to a practice environment from day one by providing an introduction to dispensing techniques, op

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Fiji is a stunning holiday destination in the South Pacific and home to 936,000 Fijians. Unfortunately, what many people don't realise is that it has one of the most underfunded health care systems in the world and approximately 40% of the population live below the poverty line. In July 2024 ODA embarked on a journey to the Viti Levu Island and provided vision screening to approximately 1,300 people and dispensed over 400 pairs of glasses via a mobile clinic. The work was...

ODA is pleased to be offering a brand new training program for the industry. "Optical Assistant / Dispensing Induction Training" The primary goal of this training program is to prepare candidates for their new role within the optical industry and is suited to new employees or existing team members that have not yet undertaken the Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing qualification. ​ This training program offers candidates the necessary technical and customer service skills ne

The federal government has enlisted HumanAbility, a not-for-profit industry-led organisation, to drive the advancement of education and workforce development in a variety of industries. Their role sees them work with industry stakeholders to research and articulate industry specific jobs demands, the needs of employers for future and current skills and develop qualifications and training packages that are responsive to and meet the needs of the industry. How does this affect

The 2025 ODA International Conference in Sydney is set to be ODA's most impressive event yet. Taking place next March in the luxurious...

Bula (Hello)! For those following our journey in Fiji, it wouldn't be fair to end the story after day two. So to continue on from our...