Teachers Health Centres
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We have six state-of-the-art centres across NSW, Vic and SA – all providing quality dental and eyecare services, and a range of member-only offers (more on these below).
Our centres are open to everyone: Teachers Health members, members of other funds and people without Extras cover.
Find your nearest centre Teachers Health Centre FAQs
For health and safety reasons, all services are by appointment only for now. So, to avoid disappointment please book in advance.
Appointments
- Eyecare – use the Eyecare bookings link for your local Health Centre
- Dental – submit an online enquiry or call your local Health Centre
Wollongong Health Centre now open!
Our brand new Wollongong centre is open, offering top-notch dental and eyecare services to members in the Illawarra.
Limited services in Richmond, Victoria
Due to the Stage 4 restrictions in Victoria, our Richmond centre is offering telehealth and limited dental and eyecare services.
Dental
Teachers Health members get up to two fully covered preventative dental check-ups each calendar year at our centres (subject to your level of cover and remaining limits).
If you're with another fund, you can still use your cover and claim on-the-spot at our centres.
At our Surry Hills centre, we offer IV sedation for patients who are anxious or need major treatment.
Check-ups include
- oral exam
- X-rays
- scale, clean and polish
- fluoride and other preventative treatments
Specialists
At our Surry Hills and Parramatta centres, you can also see dental specialists, including:
- orthodontist
- endodontist^
- prosthodontist
- periodontist^
^ Only offered at Surry Hills centre
Eyecare
Time for an eye test*? We use the latest technology to check your eyes and test for a range of conditions.
Other services include
- designer frames and sunglasses
- multifocals
- contact lenses
- prescription sunglasses
- prescription goggles
*Tests are bulk billed where Medicare provides a benefit (this generally doesn’t include contact lens consults)
Member-only eyecare offers
- 50% off optical frames1
- 25% off sunglasses and contact lenses2
- No gap frame and lens packages3
- FREE retinal photo and OCT scans4
1 Up to a maximum discount of $250 (including GST), frames must be purchased with prescription lenses
2 Up to a maximum discount of $250 (including GST)
3 No gap services subject to your level of Extras cover and available benefits
4 When you have an eye test at a Teachers Health Centre
Taking care of your eyes and teeth
Tips from a Teachers Health Centre optometrist on protecting your eyes and looking after glasses and contact lenses.
Using screens a lot lately? Learn how to protect your eyes from digital eye strain (also known as computer vision syndrome).
A Teachers Health Centre optometrist explains how to manage kids' myopia or even prevent short-sightedness developing.
Expert advice on the symptoms of dry eye disease and remedies you can try at home to get relief.
Expert advice on achieving better dental health with good oral hygiene and a healthy diet.