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LIONS CLUBS HEARING + VISION TESTS FOR CHILDREN AGED 3.5 TO 6 YEARS

Like many other Lions Clubs across Victoria, Northcote Lions Club is offering pre-schoolers and prep children (3.5 – 6 years) hearing screening AND Vision screening tests as part of its community service program. Students under supervision from Melbourne University’s Audiology and Optometry Departments will carry out the play-based testing, and parents will be informed immediately and referred to their GP if hearing or Vision abnormalities are detected.

Early detection of hearing and vision loss is critical for the development of normal speech and language skills. Statistics indicate that around 3% of children tested are found to have difficulties.

These tests are FREE OF CHARGE, and will be held between 9.00 am and 4 pm on Saturday 15 August 2026 at Wales Street Primary School, Thornbury. Entry and parking are from Clyde Street.

Testing can take up to 40 minutes, and one parent or guardian must be present with each child.

To book an appointment go to https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/Northcote/ and click on the Book Appointment button on the left OR google Northcote Lions Club which will take you to the above site. You will be required to login or create an account with Setmore. Please fill in all required fields. If successful, you will be sent a confirmation email. 

Contact Lions Club member Sue McGregor on 0478 010 501 or suemac379@yahoo.com if you require further information or assistance with booking an appointment.