WHAT`S NEW

1. Optical Dispensing – Deregulation

The NSW Government has made public its intention to repeal the Optical Dispensers Act 1963 on 1 July 2010. Once the Act is repealed, persons undertaking optical dispensing in NSW will no longer need to be licensed.

The Board advises that whilst the Optical Dispensers Act 1963 remains in force, persons  undertaking optical dispensing in NSW will continue to require either a valid License or Approval to Practice issued by the Board.  For more information - CLICK HERE

2. Optical Dispensers Licensing Board Online System - CLICK HERE.
Pay your renewal fees online.
Update your Address online.

3. NSW Optical Dispensers Licensing Board Scholarship Program

The NSW Optical Dispensers Licensing Board is proud to announce the introduction of a Scholarship Program designed to encourage Optical Dispensers to undertake further tertiary education.

The Board will make available 12 scholarships each year to suitably qualified NSW licensed optical dispensers to assist them to further their competency in optical dispensing by completing the “Diploma in Ophthalmic Practice Management” course conducted by the OTEN College of TAFE in conjunction with ADOA.

Each scholarship will cover the cost of the course which is conducted in two stages.

The closing date for applications is 31 March each year.

For more information and to download a Scholarship Application Form CLICK HERE

4. Annual Report

To view the Board’s Annual Report for the 2007/2008 financial period CLICK HERE

5. Code of Professional Conduct

The Optical Dispensers Licensing Board has established a Code of Professional Conduct. The Code sets out the rules of conduct that should be observed by licensed optical dispensers in their professional practice.

To view the Code of Professional Conduct CLICK HERE

Last Updated: August 2009