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Free Prep Vision Screening Program

The State Government is offering a free Prep-aged vision screening program to all primary schools in Queensland under the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program. This will involve Registered Nurses screening the vision of children in their first year of formal schooling. Early identification of vision problems can result in better school achievement and health outcomes which lead to more productive and healthier lives across the lifespan.

A Registered Nurse will be visiting Pacific Lutheran College Term 1 - Week 7 – Thursday 13th March and Friday 14th March to conduct vision screening for children in Prep. Your child does not need a Medicare card to participate in screening. If you wish to have your Prep child participate in this free vision screening program, please complete the online consent form here or via the QR code by Sunday 2nd March. Parents do not need to be present for screening, however if you would like to be, please contact the school to arrange this.

If your child’s vision is screened, you will be advised of the results in writing. If a vision concern is found, you will receive a phone call from the nurse to discuss referral to an eye health professional for further assessment.

Participation in vision screening is not compulsory. If you do not wish for your child to participate in screening, please complete the consent form and indicate that you wish to decline screening.

If you have any questions, please contact the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program on 1800 687 372.

Mrs Sigrid Davis and Mrs Julie Clucas, College Nurses