Last night, at Parliament House, we proudly marked 25 years of Vision 2020 Australia — a milestone celebration recognising the people, partnerships, and progress shaping the nation’s eye health and vision care sector. Hosted with the Parliamentary Friends Group for Eye Health and Vision Care, the event brought together parliamentarians, sector leaders, members, and partners to reflect on two and a half decades of collective impact We extend our sincere thanks to Libby Coker MP and Senator Jane Hume, Co-Chairs of the Parliamentary Friends Group, for their leadership and advocacy in keeping eye health on the national agenda. Thank you to the members who helped us celebrate, as well as showcasing how they are at the forefront of delivering eye health, vision care and support services. We also thank The Fred Hollows Foundation, member sponsor and long-time supporter, and to our corporate sponsors Apellis Pharmaceuticals and Specsavers Australia. We can't wait to share more highlights over the coming days. (fb)

It's been another huge #WorldSightDay, where we were proud to launch 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. The survey – the most comprehensive of its kind – provides a powerful snapshot of the nation’s eye and ear health. 📊 More than 4,500 Australians took part across 30 sites nationwide. 👁️ Rates of vision loss have declined since 2016, but gaps remain for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those in remote areas. 👂 The survey also provides the first national data on hearing health, showing nearly 40% of Australians aged 50+ experience some level of hearing loss. This important work was made possible through the leadership of the The Westmead Institute for Medical Research, with support from the Australian Government, the Martin Lee Centre for Innovations in Hearing Health at Macquarie University, UNSW Optometry and Vision Science, Brien Holden Foundation, and The George Institute for Global Health. Together, these insights will guide stronger policy, better services, and improved outcomes for all Australians. Thank you to all parliamentarians and partners who supported today's launch and continue to spread the message to #LoveYourEyes. The full report is available here - https://bit.ly/3IYlRav The summary report is available here - https://bit.ly/48s6y4x (fb)