Students at Ayr State High School received free pairs of glasses after the school welcomed OneSight, an initiative providing free eye exams and glasses to schools and communities.
The initiative was brought to the school by School-based Youth Health Nurse Cassandra Arboit who is employed by Queensland Health and has worked with the school for over 13 years.
Ms Arboit works within the student support team which also includes the School Chaplain, Behaviour Support Teacher, Psychologist, Guidance Officers and other staff.
“My role in that is social and emotional support and health promotion with a wellbeing focus,” she said.
Ms Arboit reached out to OneSight who conducted vision screening last term, accessible to all year 7 and 10 students.
Students who required glasses were given a free pair on Monday, October 17 while students who required further appointments were given a vouchers.
146 students and 10 staff members where screened.
“Out of that, there were 55 pairs of glasses issued which is pretty awesome,” Ms Arboit said.
“We got a lot of really positive feedback; parents were very grateful.
Ayr Health Service Director of Nursing and Facility Manager Tracey Gabiola congratulated Ms Arboit on her efforts at the school.
“Cassandra’s achievement is truly amazing and a great testament to her exceptional initiative and motivation in supporting the students at Ayr High,” she added.
School-based Youth Health Nurse Cassandra Arboit with Ayr State High School year 10 students Sarah, Tyeasha, Delta, Jhay and Jett. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
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