The Lions Club of Brisbane Camp Hill Carindale collects used eyeglasses (spectacles) so they can be recycled and given to someone in need, both locally and overseas.
Would your business or organisation like to become a drop-off point, or do you have a large quantity to donate? Contact us, email brisbanecamphillcarindale.qld@lions.org.au or call (07) 3517 1595.
What can I donate?
We welcome used spectacles and sunglasses, regardless of prescription. Hearing aids are also accepted.
What happens to recycled glasses?
Used spectacles and sunglasses are collected through Lions clubs and drop-off points, then cleaned, graded and labelled at centres in Queensland. They are packed in boxes of 200 pairs, graded by prescription under quality control rules, and sent to people around the world who cannot afford even the cheapest pair.
In more than 25 years of the Australian program, over 7 million pairs of refurbished, good quality spectacles have been delivered to men, women and children in need.
Drop-off locations
You can drop off your used eyeglasses at any of these locations. List last checked: October 2026.
Carindale
- Bailey Nelson Optometrist: Shop 1041, 1151 Creek Rd, Carindale QLD 4152
- BUPA Optical: Shop 2217, Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Rd, Carindale QLD 4152
- Cr Ryan Murphy’s office: 14 Millennium Boulevard, Carindale QLD 4152
- Laubman & Pank: Shops 1230/1231, Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Rd, Carindale QLD 4152
- Oscar Wylee: Shop 1223, Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Rd, Carindale QLD 4152
- Steve Minnikin MP’s office: Unit 1, Millennium Business Centre, Millennium Boulevard, Carindale QLD 4152
Cannon Hill
- Cr Lisa Atwood’s office: 5/1181 Wynnum Rd, Cannon Hill QLD 4170
Carina
- Carina Senior Citizens Centre: 1 Edmond St, Carina QLD 4152
Wynnum
- Cr Alex Givney’s office: 3a/212 Bay Terrace, Wynnum QLD 4178
Capalaba
- Eyecatcher Vision Care: 3/153 Old Cleveland Rd, Capalaba QLD 4157
Stones Corner
- Ross van Haeringen Optometrist: Shop 2, cnr Jeavons Lane and Cleveland St, Stones Corner QLD 4120