Cutting costs
Cutting costs: offering practical tips and strategies to help people with diabetes. We help to better manage and reduce the financial burden of this condition. We provide guidance on accessing affordable medications, supplies, and services. We also share information on available subsidies and discounts. This resource is designed to empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions. It should also help to ease the cost of managing diabetes while maintaining your health.
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Low cost dental care
Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) offers everyday and urgent dental care. Services are offered through the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne and over 80 community dental clinics. These services are located throughout metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria. To obtain services from these clinics, you need to be eligible to receive public dental care. Visit the Dental Health Services Victoria website to find out if you are eligible.
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Low cost eye care
All optical stores offer basic eye checks by qualified optometrists. Under Medicare you are entitled to one bulk bill basic eye test every 2 years.
The Australian College of Optometry (OCO) provides accessible and low cost eye care services to eligible Victorians. For clinic locations in Melbourne visit here. For an appointment in regional Victoria, contact your nearest (Victorian Eyecare Scheme (VES) optometrist.
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Low cost medicines
Register with the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)to get cheaper diabetes supplies and information. For more information contact the NDSS on 1800 637 700, by email or visit the NDSS website.
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Lower household costs
The current Victorian Government concession booklet shows eligible people with diabetes how to apply for lower cost council rates, water, gas, electricity, transport, communication, and education Victorian concessions – guide to discounts and services.