Assistance to buy glasses may be available to low-income families with students from kindergarten to Year 12 at government and non-government schools.

Parents/guardians who have been approved for the Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) or who hold an eligible concession card are eligible to apply.

Assistance is also available to grandparent’s raising grandchildren. Grandparents may need to provide proof that their grandchild is legally in their care.

Approved applicants will receive assistance with the cost of one pair of standard prescribed lenses and standard frames from a participating optometrist in any 12-month period unless special circumstances apply (for example, a prescription change).

Application forms are only available at participating optometrists. Parents/ guardians of students who believe they may be eligible for assistance need to speak directly with their optometrist.

For more information:

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Phone: 1800 827 055
Email: FAU@decyp.tas.gov.au
Web: decyp.tas.gov.au