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06 May |
Federal budget must address Australia’s ‘hot spots’ for accessible eye careThousands of Australians living in regional areas are facing an increased risk of long-term eye and vision issues due to limited access to optometric services, according to an innovative national research project unveiled today. |
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06 May |
Tax discussion paper targets NFPs. Have your say.The tax concessions that currently apply to the Australian not-for-profit sector are in the spotlight. |
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05 May |
Launching the Lions National Resource Centre for Eye HealthPNG Eye Care, Brien Holden Vision Institute, Vision 2020 Australia and the University of Papua New Guinea are proud to announce the launch of the Lions National Resource Centre for Eye Health on Thursday 7 May. |
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05 May |
Nash commends members’ joint Indigenous funding proposalSenator the Hon Fiona Nash Minister for Health has praised Vision 2020 Australia members for the work they had done in developing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health and vision care sector funding proposal. |
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01 May |
Investment in science and early R&D urgently needed says ShortenSustained public investment in science and research and development critical for Australia to improve its record in innovation and generate jobs said Federal opposition leader Bill Shorten today. |
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30 Apr |
Vision 2020 Australia urges Government not to lose focus on aid commitmentVision 2020 Australia is urging the Australian Government to stay focussed on finishing the job of eliminating avoidable blindness in the region, in light of recent cuts and potential further slashing of aid in the upcoming Federal Budget. |
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29 Apr |
Discrimination leaves bad taste for people with Guide DogsNew research commissioned by Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, reveals that each week one NSW or ACT resident who is blind or vision impaired with a Guide Dog, is discriminated against by a restaurant or cafe illegally refusing or questioning their entry. |
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16 Apr |
Optometrists understand language barrierNon-English speaking Victorians have greater issues around accessing services due to language and cultural barriers, which may explain why one in four Victorian adults who speak a language other than English at home have never had an eye test. |
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26 Mar |
WHO-BHVI joint Global Scientific Meeting on MyopiaA joint World Health Organisation and Brien Holden Vision Institute Global Scientific Meeting on Myopia, discussed the rapidly rising prevalence and impact of myopia. |
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18 Mar |
Eye health leaders inspire parliamentary friendsThe Parliamentary Friends Group for Eye Health and Vision Care came together this week to listen to the stories from those on the ground, working to improve eye health and vision care both in Australia and our region. |
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