About ADOA

logo1The Australian Dispensing Opticians Association (ADOA) is comprised of all the optical dispensing bodies in Australia. It operates as a national organisation.

ADOA is the organisation representing all optical dispensing organisations in Australia, which in turn represents the majority of people practising optical dispensing within the Commonwealth of Australia.

ADOA provides a united voice for optical dispensers/dispensing opticians across Australia. It has already established itself with governments both at the State and Federal level. ADOA has also been recognised by the various private health organisations and has been given due recognition by the optical industry.

ADOA has a further education policy that promotes a continuing education program.It accredits various industry sponsored conferences , seminars and product information nights. ADOA is also responsible for issuing a nationally recognised Practice Management Diploma through this continuing education program. ADOA was formed in Sydney in 1994 to:

  • Support and protect the character, status and interest of that section of the optical industry engaged in optical dispensing.
  • To raise the status and standing of skill and knowledge of optical dispensers.
  • To establish and support or aid in the establishment and support of training institutes.
  • To grant diplomas, testimonials, certificates of qualification to persons demonstrating their ability and fitness to accurately dispense optical prescriptions.

ADOA Code of Ethics

  • Members to hold recognised formal qualifications in optical dispensing.
  • Members are to ensure all clients receive the utmost visual care.
  • Members ensure that the instructions on the prescription will be fulfilled and the optical appliance accurately dispensed according to the Australian published standards.
  • Members ensure that the prescription is returned to the client on request.
  • Members ensure that the clients records accurately reflect services and goods provided.
  • Members maintain the standards of occupational health and safety (OHS).
  • Members make every effort to be involved with continuing education and advancement in optical dispensing.