The Spectacles Assistance Scheme helps low-income families buy glasses from participating optometrists.
For approved applicants, we will pay for one pair of standard prescribed lenses and standard frames. You will only receive this assistant once a year unless special circumstance applies (i.e. a prescription change).
Optometrists submit an invoice for the cost of spectacles and lenses directly to DECYP. If anything, other than standard frames and lenses are selected, you will have to pay the additional cost directly to the optometrist.
Eligibility:
- Students in out of home care are automatically eligible for spectacles assistance.
- Assistance is also available to grandparents who are legally responsible for their grandchildren.
Eligible students must be enrolled in either:
- a Government School
- a registered Non-Government school, or
- home education.
Application forms are available from optometrists participating in the scheme. Make sure your optometrist is participating in the scheme before your appointment. Phone 1800 827 055 for details of participating optometrists.
Contact:
Department for Education, Children and Young People
Phone: 1800 827 055
Email: service.centre@decyp.tas.gov.au
Web: www.decyp.tas.gov.au
Concession cards:
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