Teachers Health Centres
Visit a Health Centre
We’re providing services at our Health Centres by appointment only.
Health Centre appointments
- Eyecare – use the Eyecare bookings link for your local Health Centre
- Dental – submit an online enquiry or call your local Health Centre
Our state-of-the-art Wollongong Health Centre is open for business, offering quality dental and eyecare services to members in the Illawarra.
Address
1 Lowden Square, Wollongong NSW 2500
Telehealth consultations
Eligible members can book telehealth consultations with the Health Centre team to talk about optical and dental concerns.
Telehealth appointments
Please note: Telehealth consultations aren’t a substitute for your regular eye exams or dental check-ups.
Emergency treatment
If you need emergency treatment, please get medical attention right away. For info on emergency care, see our Health Centre FAQs.
Tips for staying healthy at home
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.
Our services
We have five state-of-the-art centres across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia – all providing first-rate dental and eyecare services. They're open to everyone: Teachers Health members, members of other funds, even those without Extras cover.
Dental
Teachers Health members get up to two fully covered preventative dental check-ups* each calendar year at our centres. If you're with another fund, you can still use your cover and claim on-the-spot at our centres.
At our Surry Hills and Hamilton Centres, 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
* No Gap checks are subject to your level of cover and remaining limits.
Expert advice on achieving better dental health with good oral hygiene and a healthy diet.