Dental and Optical Care #
Government-funded dental and optical programs may help eligible newcomers access essential healthcare services at a reduced cost.
At a glance #
- Eligible children may receive free dental treatment through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
- Every state and territory offers a government-funded spectacle subsidy scheme.
- Eligibility and available assistance vary between programs and jurisdictions.
Dental care #
Eligible children may be able to access free dental treatment through the National Child Dental Benefits Schedule, up to the applicable benefit limit.
Child Dental Benefits Schedule:
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/who-can-get-child-dental-benefits-schedule?context=22426
Information about public dental programs is also available through the CRSA Community Hub.
Public Dental Programs:
https://crsa-community-hub.zohocs.com.au/zcs/manual/settling-in-and-the-year-ahead/article/public-dental-programs
Optical care #
All Australian states and territories operate government-funded spectacle subsidy schemes to assist eligible people with the cost of prescription glasses.
Eligibility criteria and the level of assistance vary between jurisdictions.
Glasses and spectacle subsidy schemes:
https://communityhub.refugeesponsorship.org.au/zcs/manual/settling-in-and-the-year-ahead/article/glasses-spectacle-subsidy-schemes
“Accessing available health support programs can help newcomers meet essential healthcare needs while they establish themselves in Australia.”
