Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
AIHW 2021 report shows Indigenous eye health heading in right direction
The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) has launched its Indigenous eye health measures 2021 report which Vision 2020 ...
Complimentary Jukurrpa Designs glasses to Bond Uni Indigenous students
The creator of a frames collection that showcases and directly supports the work of Aboriginal artists has partnered with ...
KeepSight message tailored to Darling Downs region
Diabetes Australia (DA) has joined forces with an Indigenous-run health organisation to promote the KeepSight eye check reminder program in ...
Biotech tax cut and trachoma feature in Federal Budget
A tax cut for medical and biotech companies generating income from new patents developed in Australia, a further expansion of ...
Most pressing eye health issues raised with PM
The state of public cataract surgery and Indigenous eye health were among the key issues a delegation from the ophthalmic ...
Close the Gap Day: RANZCO commits to more Indigenous ophthalmologists
As Australia marks National Close the Gap Day, RANZCO has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing the number of Aboriginal and ...
Profession mourns the loss of two optometrists
Australia’s eyecare community has lost two members in recent weeks, with the passing of Victorian optometrist Dr Genevieve Napper ...
$1.4 million for South Australian diabetic retinopathy project
Flinders University will direct $1.4 million in new Federal Government funding towards increased screening and improving treatment options for diabetic ...
‘Don’t forget’ Indigenous eye health in elective surgery return, advocates warn
The Fred Hollows Foundation and Australia’s only Indigenous ophthalmologist are calling for governments to prioritise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...