“The Glasses for Kids program is an amazing program. The staff are professional, kind and were able to make the children feel comfortable with the test.”
How does the Glasses for Kids program work?
GFK partners with qualified optometrists who will visit your child’s school and offer your child initial vision screening and if required, further testing and glasses at no cost.
All screening and testing sessions will be completed during school hours.
Who can participate?
Primary Schools: Prep – Year 3 students.
Specialist Schools: Students aged 5 to 10 years old
Can children who currently wear glasses be part of GFK?
Yes, they can. If their glasses are less than 12 months old, please provide a copy of their latest prescription if available.
If your child is already under the care of another optometrist, please share any relevant information on the consent form.
How can my child be part of the program?
Please complete the online consent form using the link/QR code supplied by your school. If preferred, a paper version is also available from your school and must be returned to your school by the due date.
What if my child is nonverbal or a non-English speaker?
They can still participate; the optometrists we partner with have resources and techniques to work with nonverbal or non-English speaking students.
Do I have to provide Medicare details?
It is preferred as any testing that may be required on the day of the visit may be bulk billed through Medicare. However, if your child does not have a Medicare card, they can still participate in the program.
Do I have to return separate forms for each child?
Yes, each student must have submitted a signed consent form.
How do I get the results for my child?
Your child will receive a letter about their vision screening outcome to bring home at the conclusion of our visit.
What if my child needs glasses?
If the optometrist prescribes glasses for your child, GFK will provide them at no cost.
Your child will have the chance to choose their glasses and be fitted on the day.
Your child will be given a letter telling you why the glasses have been prescribed.
Glasses will be sent directly to the school 3-4 weeks after the visit.
What happens if the glasses are damaged?
GFK will provide one (1) replacement pair at no cost, providing the initial pair is less than 12 months old.
Parents or carers should contact their child’s school to have a replacement pair ordered.
