We are pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Perrett as the new Chair of Vision 2020 Australia, following his election as a Director at our Annual General Meeting and his subsequent election as Chair at last week’s Board meeting. Graham brings deep experience in health, education and community advocacy, shaped by 18 years as the Federal Member for Moreton. …
Australian Eye and Ear Health Survey launch
On World Sight Day, Vision 2020 Australia hosted the launch of the Australian Eye and Ear Health Survey (AEEHS) at Parliament House with Minister for Health and Ageing and Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the Hon Mark Butler MP. This important work was made possible through the leadership of the Westmead Institute for Medical Research, with …
Hon Christopher Pyne to stand down as Vision 2020 Board Chair
Vision 2020 Board Chair, the Hon Christopher Pyne, will step down from the Board in November after five years of service. Following heart bypass surgery in March, he has decided to scale back his Board commitments. Mr Pyne said that while he is sad to step aside, he is confident the organisation is in a strong position to continue progressing …
Sector secures $12 million investment in assistive technology for the Pacific
A key advocacy priority by Vision 2020 Australia has been realised with the Federal Government’s announcement of a $12 million investment to expand access to essential assistive technology (AT) across the Indo-Pacific. This commitment is part of the new International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy launched at Parliament House on 28 November 2024 ahead of International Day of People with …
Vision 2020 Australia welcomes investment in eye health research
Vision 2020 Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $35 million in funding to advance bioengineered cornea research. This investment, funded through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), represents a record commitment to the prevention of blindness in Australia and internationally. The funding is expected to drive progress in developing new treatments to prevent vision loss, strengthen scientific capacity, …
Blind and low vision sector supports NDIS Review recommendations
Vision 2020 Australia and Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) have welcomed the release of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Review and endorsed its proposed recommendations to strengthen equity, access, and participation for people with disability. The joint statement highlights broad member support from key eye health and vision care organisations including Vision Australia, Guide Dogs Australia, See Differently (with Royal …
NSW falls flat on vital eye surgery
With the NSW state election a week away, Vision 2020 Australia called on all political parties to commit to effective solutions for urgent eye health issues in the state. The organisation specifically highlighted lengthy waiting times for cataract surgery and limited access to sight-saving eye injection treatments in the public hospital system. Vision 2020 Australia CEO Carly Iles pointed out …