ACOD Archives - Insight

IOA-backed Optical Dispensers Australia launches

A new professional body for Australian optical dispensers has been established with the backing of the International Opticians Association (IOA). Its founders believe it will address increasing unrest within the profession over limited opportunities for professional development and networking, while offering support for employment and career matters. Read More

Myles HumeFebruary 2, 2022, 5:00 amJanuary 31, 2022

Employers urged to avoid last-ditch demand for dispensing wage subsidy

One of Australia’s largest optical dispensing training providers is urging employers to capitalise on a trainee wage subsidy by February – before it lapses – which could double as a key recruitment tool as demand for staff ramps up at the end of the year. Read More

Myles HumeNovember 4, 2021, 10:00 amNovember 4, 2021

Training surge – a ray of light for optical dispensing

Australian optical dispensing is amid one of its most transformational periods thanks to a fortuitous trainee wage subsidy program. Trainer VIRGILIA READETT explains the impact it’s going to have.
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Myles HumeJune 21, 2021, 4:46 pmJune 23, 2021

RMIT university optical dispensing course

RMIT folds optical dispensing course

RMIT University has announced the closure of its Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing, ending a 52-year history of educating and training Australian optical dispensers. Read More

Myles HumeJune 16, 2021, 7:17 amJune 16, 2021

Future dispensers benefit thanks to donation from ‘industry legend’

The Australasian College of Optical Dispensing (ACOD) has received a significant donation of frames with a retail value exceeding $250,000.
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rhiannon bowmanApril 12, 2021, 12:53 pmApril 12, 2021

Aussie supplier gifts 1,500 frames to training college

Australian supplier Eyes Right Optical has donated 1,500 frames to the Australasian College of Optical Dispensing (ACOD), helping ensure the training provider can run workshops that simulate real world optical practice experience.
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Myles HumeFebruary 3, 2021, 6:10 amFebruary 3, 2021

More than 300 subscribed to optical dispensing wage subsidy

The Federal Government has confirmed more than 300 optical dispensing placements under a new trainee wage subsidy program, as one training provider revealed it has employed four new teachers to cope with the surging demand.
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Myles HumeJanuary 25, 2021, 1:56 pmJanuary 25, 2021

Dispensing wage subsidy ‘back on’ for existing staff after government changes tune

The Federal Government has reversed its decision to restrict a major optical dispensing traineeship wage subsidy to new employees only, reinstating the original criteria that included longer term staff.
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Myles HumeJanuary 5, 2021, 10:10 amJanuary 6, 2021

Demystifying lens coatings and treatments

The breadth of choice in lens coatings and treatments plays to the patient’s advantage, whether they are motivated by function, fashion – or both. Insight talks shop with lens manufacturers and dispensers about market trends and retail dynamics.
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rhiannon bowmanDecember 1, 2020, 10:48 amDecember 1, 2020

Government imposes new restriction on optical trainee wage subsidy

Without warning, the Federal Government has made a crucial change to the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) scheme that is providing up to $28,000 in wage subsidies for a range of traineeships, including optical dispensing.
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Myles HumeOctober 30, 2020, 10:49 amOctober 30, 2020

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