Congratulations – you’ve been selected to attend the inaugural CooperVision Contact Lens Graduate Academy Summit – an exclusive experience for a small group of Specsavers graduate optometrists across Australia and New Zealand.

This event brings together immersive learning, practical development and the opportunity to connect with peers and leaders in a fun and engaging environment, as well as an exclusive tour of the CooperVision distribution centre.

Flights, accommodation, ground transportation in Adelaide and meals are included. 

When:

Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th August.
You will arrive in Adelaide on Monday and depart on Tuesday afternoon, following the summit's close at 3:00pm ACST.

Where:

SkyCity Adelaide

North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5001

CPD information:

Australia: Up to 4.0 self-recorded CPD hours

New Zealand: CPD credits applied for

Learning Objectives

  1. Gain practical tips to streamline contact lens fits in practice, particularly for toric contact lens fits
  2. Understand the steps required to maximise success in multifocal contact lens fitting
  3. Describe and navigate the Specsavers contact lens journey and best-practice processes
  4. Confidently communicate the clinical rationale for myopia management to parents, clearly explaining the condition and presenting the available treatment options in clear structure manner
  5. Use the 4 E’s conversational structure to effectively address parental concerns

Register your attendance
RSVP by the 19th June.

Symposium Speakers

Joe Tanner, Head of Professional Affairs, CooperVision

Joe is an optometrist who has worked in the contact lens industry in educational and commercial roles in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.  He has given presentations and workshops on contact lens topics internationally as well as owning businesses involved in contact lens distribution and optometry.  A former clinical supervisor at the University of Auckland and QUT, he is also a contributing author to the textbook Contact Lens Practice by Nathan Efron.  Joe is a Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association and is currently Head of Professional Affairs for CooperVision.

Hannah Mamon, Contact Lens Clinical Performance Consultant, Specsavers

Hannah graduated with a Master of Optometry from Deakin University in 2017. Prior to this she worked as an orthoptist. She has gained extensive experience across various settings, including ophthalmology, private and corporate practice. Most recently, Hannah worked as a Senior Optometrist at Specsavers, where she mentored graduates and supervised students. In her current role as Contact Lens Clinical Performance Consultant, she supports optometrists with education, workflow optimisation, and tools to grow contact lens adoption and improve patient outcomes.

Kassy Chen, Graduate Optometry Development Manager, Specsavers

Kassy Chen graduated from the University of Auckland in 2022 and began her optometry career at Tweed City Specsavers in Queensland. She now works as a Graduate Optometry Development Manager at Specsavers, where she supports first- and second-year graduates through the Graduate Program, working with primary mentors to foster clinical development, confidence, and early career success.