Australian Capital Territory - Apply for Optical Dispensing Registration

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Optical Dispensing Registration, the applicant has to approach the Department of Veterans Affairs link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number or through email.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by mail

1. To Apply for Optical Dispensing Registration, the applicant has to approach the Department of Veterans Affairs link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number or through email.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Optical dispensing qualification certificate
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Criminal history check
• Proof of any relevant work experience
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Veterans Affairs
GPO Box 9998
Brisbane QLD 4001
Telephone: 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)
International callers: +61 2 6289 1133
Contact link

Services Australia
PO Box 9822
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Fax – 03 9605 7987
Phone – 1300 361 457
Contact link
Link

NOTE: Enter the postcode and click the “Locate” button to find the nearest office.

Eligibility

• To be eligible for Optical Dispensing Registration, individuals must have completed a recognized qualification in optical dispensing.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Sure name
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Medical details
• Fax
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Optical Dispensing Registration in Australia is a form of professional registration for individuals who work as optical dispensers.
• Optical dispensers are trained professionals who work in the eye care industry, providing a range of services including advising patients on frame selection, fitting and dispensing prescription lenses, and repairing eyewear.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

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