NSW Spectacles Program
The NSW Spectacles Program provides free glasses and vision aids to financially disadvantaged NSW residents.
Eligibility
Your child may be eligible for free glasses if:
- of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
- you are an Australian permanent resident living in NSW receiving a full Centrelink pension or income support payment, and receive no other income other than the Centrelink payment, or
- you are a low-wage earner who earns less than:
- the full JobSeeker Payment if you're aged under 65, or
- the aged pension if you're aged 65 or over.
- have financial assets less than $500 (if single) or $1,000 (if married/partnered or parent/guardian)
- are a DVA cardholder who is not eligible to receive subsidised glasses through the Department of Veteran Affairs
If you wish to apply for spectacles through the NSW Spectacles Program, please submit your Centerlink Reference Number (CRN) in the field below: