ADVERTORIAL
Children with undiagnosed vision problems often find it hard to concentrate at school.
This presents challenges when it comes to actively engaging in their learning.
However, many Victorian parents avoid having their child’s eyes tested due to the prohibitive cost of glasses.
That’s why the state government has funded a free Glasses for Kids program.
The Victorian-first program, which is managed and delivered by State Schools’ Relief, has helped more than 22,000 Prep to Year 3 students at 395 schools have their eyes screened and, if needed, receive free glasses.
Last year, Minister for Education James Merlino announced the 1000th pair of free glasses had been prescribed to a student.
So far, the state has invested more than $2 million into the program to help ensure a child’s education isn’t disadvantaged by easily treated issues like vision impairment.
“Giving every Victorian child the opportunity to thrive at school goes beyond providing great education programs – it’s about making sure nobody is left behind because of easily treatable issues like vision impairment,“ Mr Merlino said.
“It’s fantastic to see an extra thousand Victorian students seeing more clearly and concentrating better thanks to Glasses for Kids – and that’s exactly why we’ll continue to invest in this vital program, and in our kids’ health.”
