What is available through this program:
- No cost Primary School Vision screening services held annually in local schools.
- Comprehensive Bulk Billed eye examinations in store for children.
- Access for families who qualify for standard glasses FREE (referred through local aid agencies).
What does this program entail?
This year one of our goals has been to ensure all children in the region have easy access to vision services – eye exams, and if required, glasses. We have been rolling out a no charge school screening program where we attend schools and conduct full vision screenings for Year 1 children. We have identified this age group as this is the year that many reading, maths and writing concepts start, and having poor vision can effect the child’s ability to learn.
As part of this program we have found that many families either don’t have their children’s eyes tested, and some can’t afford to purchase glasses.
I have been working hard with our suppliers to try and resolve this issue and I am happy to let you know that we have 50 pairs of glasses that we can donate per year to children in crisis and need.
