Victorian Aboriginal spectacle subsidy scheme

• Reach:

  VIC

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  Yes

Overview

The Victorian Aboriginal spectacle subsidy scheme provides subsidised visual aids (spectacles) to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians. It began in 2010 and is funded by the Victorian Department of Health and delivered by the Australian College of Optometry. It allows patients to access a specifically designed pair of frames along with the prescribed lens for a contribution of $10.

Abstract adapted from Department of Health Victoria

Contacts

Australian College of Optometry
Corner Keppel and Cardigan Streets
Carlton Vic 3053
Ph: (03) 9349 7400
Fax: (03) 9349 7498
Email: aco@aco.org.au

Evaluated publications

Victorian Department of Health (2012)

The Victorian Aboriginal spectacle subsidy scheme evaluation report 2012.

Melbourne: Department of Health, Victoria

• Links
• View abstract: The Victorian Aboriginal spectacle subsidy scheme evaluation report 2012
• View report: The Victorian Aboriginal spectacle subsidy scheme evaluation report 2012 (PDF - 484.0 KB)
• View website: Department of Health, Victoria

Links

• View information: Aboriginal health: eye health
• View website: Department of Health Victoria