Trachoma program makes significant inroads to close the gap
Significant progress has been made to improve eyecare outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people but service shortfalls and ...
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IDEAS Van merges with St John Ambulance to tackle ‘tyranny of distance’
The IDEAS Van has joined forces with St John Ambulance Queensland, which will now operate the mobile ophthalmic facility across ...
World-leading rates of youth-onset type 2 diabetes revealed in northern Australia
A new study of youth-onset type 2 diabetes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across northern Australia has ...
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 ...
Trachoma storybook celebrates WA preventative efforts
Triumphant tales of community-based trachoma programs in Western Australia have featured in a newly launched storybook, highlighting the importance of ...
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 ...
Educators unite to increase Indigenous optometrist numbers
Leaders of optometry schools in Australia and New Zealand/Aotearoa have formed a new alliance aimed at strengthening Indigenous eyecare through ...
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 ...