WELCOME TO THE OPTICAL DISTRIBUTORS
& MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
ODMA IS THE PEAK BODY OF WHOLESALERS, MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF OPTICAL PRODUCTS IN AUSTRALIA
Who are we?
Our members constitute the majority of the wholesale optical industry in Australia ie. prescription spectacle lenses, optical frames, sunglasses, sight testing equipment etc.
Our Mission
ODMA’s mission is to strengthen, support and grow the optical industry for the benefit of its members.
ODMA’s key activities are running trade events – ODMAFair (large trade fair and educational program), OSHOW (smaller trade show run in the alternate year to ODMAFair), and O=MEGA (our joint venture with Optometry Victoria South Australia held in past years with future dates yet to be confirmed). ODMA also owns Eyetalk publications – scroll below for more information on our resources and publications to support Independent Optometry Practices.
Our Board
ODMA has a nine person board elected every two years who serve unpaid for the good of the industry. The board are supported by the Chief Executive Officer, Amanda Trotman. If you would like to contact the board on any matter, please email amanda@odma.com.au
BECOME AN
ODMA MEMBER
Australian manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of optical and ophthalmic products and services can apply to become a member of ODMA. All applications are considered at the next board meeting following receipt of the fully completed application.
Your benefits as a member:
Receive industry news via e-talk bulletins
Industry snapshot report print copy every two years
A voice through ODMA representatives on Standards Committees
Annual members only networking function
Exclusive member deals such as freight forwarders
Substantial discount on exhibition rates at ODMA’s events
Support of industry dispensing scholarships through ODMA’s provision of scholarships to students employed in independent practices
Indirect support of Independent Practice given the educational support ODMA offers this sector of the industry
If you have any questions about ODMA membership, please call the ODMA CEO on 0427 353 564. You can complete the application here by clicking the link below. To view the fees for ODMA membership, please click here.
Our Events
Our Publications
Publications for Independent Practices
Click here to be transferred to the Eyetalk publications page to learn more about subscription to Eyetalk Reference Guide, Equipment+ magazine, the Progressive Lens Guide, and Lookbook as well as the Eyetalk digital lens data.
