Q&A with Anthony Bennett Hall
Anthony Bennett Hall has worked in Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Tanzania, UK and Australia. He has been involved in eye work for over 30 years and been a consultant ophthalmologist for 20.
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A day in the life with Stargardt’s Disease
Matt De Gruchy is 20 years old and lives in Horsham, Victoria. He was diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease when he was nine; an eye condition caused by a build-up of vitamin A.
The power and shortfalls of the NDIS
Retired academic and Blind Citizens Australia Vice President Dr Lynne Davis reflects on how the NDIS has caused her both optimism and anguish.
Q&A with Andrew Harris
Andrew Harris has been an optometrist for over 25 years. Last year, we welcomed Andrew as a new Board member for Vision 2020 Australia.
Jonathan Goerlach takes the stage
Jonathan Goerlach, 34, is a paratriathlete, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Champion, motivational speaker and is currently studying a Bachelor in Sports Management. He is also vision and hearing impaired.
The First OCT Item Number in Australia
Dr Rowan Porter explains why Item 11219 to reimburse the use of OCT (Optical coherence tomography) as an alternative diagnostic procedure to FA is great news for patients.
International Day of People with Disability: towards a barrier free reality
This International Day of People with Disability, we’re looking towards a future where people with disabilities no longer face barriers to inclusion and the Global Goals are one way we can make that possible.
Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight in 79th year
At the heart of Carols by Candlelight are the children who are blind or have low vision. Chief Executive Officer for Vision Australia Ron Hooton shares how proceeds from the iconic event go towards much needed services.
Australia needs nationally consistent subsidised spectacle schemes
For many Australians, particularly in remote and regional areas, spectacles can be costly and difficult to access. In Australia, subsidised schemes exist however; they are not uniform across the country.
Sustainability in health promotion – the Vision Initiative Success Story
Vision Initiative Manger Dee Tumino reflects on the four years since the Vision Initiative changed its approach to eye health promotion in Victoria.
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