Who are we?

What is Vision 2020 Australia?

On behalf of its 54 member organisations, Vision 2020 Australia leads advocacy efforts and raises community awareness about good eye health and vision care. Established in October 2000, Vision 2020 Australia is part of 'VISION 2020: The Right To Sight', a global initiative of the World Health Organisation and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

We bring together Australian organisations involved in local and global eye care service delivery, health promotion and development, low vision support, vision health rehabilitation, eye research, professional assistance and community support.

Vision 2020 Australia receives funding from its member organisations, the Victorian Government's Department of Human Services and the Australian Government's Department of Health and Ageing.

Mission and Vision

Our vision is to eliminate avoidable blindness and vision loss by the year 2020 and ensure that blindness and vision impairment are no longer barriers to full participation in the community.

Our mission is to be the national advocate for member organisations that:

• seek to eliminate avoidable blindness and maximise community participation for all those with vision needs; and
• help those with permanent vision loss.

To read more download Vision 2020 Australia - About Us (PDF)

We are a signatory to the Australian Council for International Development Code of Concuct. The code requires members to meet high standards of corporate governance, public accountability and financial management.
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