Important Information

Glasses for Kids Program - Prep to Yr 3 in 2026

State Schools’ Relief (SSR) is proud to announce that the Victorian State Government has partnered with SSR once again to deliver the Glasses for Kids (GFK) program between 2024 and 2027. GFK aims to remove vision impairment as a potential barrier to educational engagement by ensuring that eligible students are supported to fully participate in education from their early years. GFK aims to visit 770 primary and specialist schools and target 108,000 students for initial vision screening during the program. If required, comprehensive eye testing and glasses will be provided to participating students at no cost.

Even if your child is already wearing glasses, they are still eligible to be screened and receive a free pair of glasses!

Please see link below to sign up for 2026!  GFK will be visiting ACS from 16-19 February 2026.

Please sign up by 12 December 2025 to be eligible to particpate next year.

Mad Mex Waurn Ponds Offer

Hola Armstrong Creek Amigos!

For the rest of the school year, enjoy bold, fresh Mexican food at Mad Mex Waurn Ponds at 20% OFF. 

Redeem your discount on any order placed for pick-up via the Mad Mex app. 

Simply download the app and log in, select your order and hit the "Bag" menu button, then enter the discount code "ACS2025" before payment.

For our Familia to yours, we're passionate about delivering nutritious and delicious Mexican food to local families for less. Come and say "Hola" to the Mad Mex Waurn Ponds team for your next family lunch or dinner!

T&Cs apply, offer ends 31st December 2025.

Protecting against mosquito-borne diseases

Warm and wet weather can result in greater numbers of mosquitoes and an increased risk of illness from mosquito bites. While the overall risk is currently low, some mosquitoes may be carrying diseases that make people sick.  The best protection against mosquito-borne illness is to avoid mosquito bites.

Families can protect against mosquito bites by: 

• covering up as much as possible with long, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing  
• applying insect repellent that contains picaridin or DEET on exposed skin when outdoors 
• limiting outdoor activity if lots of mosquitoes are active
• clean up and remove containers and items around the home that may hold water where mosquitoes may breed.

Families with any health concerns should see their doctor or 

phone NURSE-ON-CALL: 1300 606 024 (available 24 hours).

Free Japanese encephalitis vaccines

Japanese encephalitis virus is spread to humans through bites from infected mosquitoes and can cause a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain.

A free vaccine is available to some individuals to protect Victorians at higher risk of the virus. 

For more information, including vaccine eligibility, refer to the Department of Health’s Japanese encephalitis webpage. 

Find out more

For more information on protecting against mosquito-borne diseases, families can refer to the following Better Health Channel pages:

• Mosquitoes can carry diseases
• Protect yourself from mosquito-borne disease, including a handy checklist to help reduce mosquito breeding sites at home and resources translated into other languages.
• Japanese encephalitis virus