- The Spectacle Supply Scheme (SSS) provides eligible Queensland residents with a pair of basic prescription spectacles, once every two years.
- The Scheme provides a complete set of spectacles for both adults and children, including basic frames, lens and lens treatments (if clinically justified). Clients are generally responsible for all costs associated with the purchase of any extras, if they are required through personal choice rather than clinical need. Extras include tinting, photochromatic lenses, UV protection and hard coating.
- Clients must have held, in their own name, a Centrelink Pension Card, Centrelink Health Care Card, Queensland Government Seniors Card or Veterans Affairs Card for a minimum of six months prior to application and have a clinical need for spectacles as determined by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
- Phone or visit website for information on participating optometrists.