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Macular Degeneration Foundation - more detail »»
Organisation purpose :
The Macular Degeneration Foundation aims to reduce the incidence and impact of Macular Degeneration in Australia through education, awareness, research, support services and advocacy.…
Organisation news :
Case Study – June* June was diagnosed with Wet MD over 30 years ago. She had never before heard of MD and didn’t recognise the symptoms she was experiencing. “The first time I heard of MD was when my optometrist diagnosed me with it,” June says. “Unfortunately there weren’t the treatment options there are today and I lost vision in my right eye permanently.” Thanks to regular eye checks wi…
Organisation purpose :
The Macular Degeneration Foundation aims to reduce the incidence and impact of Macular Degeneration in Australia through education, awareness, research, support services and advocacy.…
Organisation news :
Case Study – June* June was diagnosed with Wet MD over 30 years ago. She had never before heard of MD and didn’t recognise the symptoms she was experiencing. “The first time I heard of MD was when my optometrist diagnosed me with it,” June says. “Unfortunately there weren’t the treatment options there are today and I lost vision in my right eye permanently.” Thanks to regular eye checks wi…
Entry Last Updated :25-Jun-2007
Prevent Blindness Foundation - more detail »»
Organisation purpose :
The primary role of the PBF is to prevent blindness and preserve sight. We achieve this through patient care, applied medical research, professional teaching programmes and community education.…
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18 month old Thomas was born with serious eye problems. He has no iris in both eyes, glaucoma and cataracts. He has very little sight. The doctors at the Prevent Blindness Foundation have been working with Tom since he was born to preserve the precious sight that he has.…
Organisation purpose :
The primary role of the PBF is to prevent blindness and preserve sight. We achieve this through patient care, applied medical research, professional teaching programmes and community education.…
Organisation news :
18 month old Thomas was born with serious eye problems. He has no iris in both eyes, glaucoma and cataracts. He has very little sight. The doctors at the Prevent Blindness Foundation have been working with Tom since he was born to preserve the precious sight that he has.…
Entry Last Updated :07-Oct-2005
Queensland Blind Association Inc. - more detail »»
Organisation purpose :
Queensland Blind Association provides practical support and information and referral services to blind and vision impaired people. We are a charitable organisation and do not receive any funding or grants from the Government. We are totally self funded. Products to assist in daily living and in the work place are on display at our Annerley premises or for sale on our web site. Our our Talking Prod…
Organisation news :
For more information on becoming a member or our services please phone us on 3848 8888. We also publish a number of booklets to assist Blind and Vision Impaired people living in Queensland. * Concessions Booklet * Catalogue of Low Vision & Talking equipment * Directory of Agencies to Assist Blind and Vision Impaired People *Directory of Suppoiers for Building Modifications. *Directory of Su…
Organisation purpose :
Queensland Blind Association provides practical support and information and referral services to blind and vision impaired people. We are a charitable organisation and do not receive any funding or grants from the Government. We are totally self funded. Products to assist in daily living and in the work place are on display at our Annerley premises or for sale on our web site. Our our Talking Prod…
Organisation news :
For more information on becoming a member or our services please phone us on 3848 8888. We also publish a number of booklets to assist Blind and Vision Impaired people living in Queensland. * Concessions Booklet * Catalogue of Low Vision & Talking equipment * Directory of Agencies to Assist Blind and Vision Impaired People *Directory of Suppoiers for Building Modifications. *Directory of Su…
Entry Last Updated :25-Jul-2008
Royal Blind Foundation Queensland - more detail »»
Organisation purpose :
RBF is the only agency assisting Queensland children from birth who are blind or vision impaired. Our service also extends to caring for older clients with age related vision impairment conditions. Our aim is to help reduce the incidence of blindness and vision impairment in the future while maintaining a quality service, at no cost, to the many people who live daily with Australia’s most common…
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I can’t see my baby… but you don’t have to see to feel love! Emma and Vaughan don’t understand the fuss. As baby Julian plays happily in the corner, they explain, matter-of-factly, what it’s like to raise a child in a sighted world. The couple, who married seven years ago, have both been blind since birth. Their beautiful blue-eyed son has perfect vision. As we talk, Julian becomes re…
Organisation purpose :
RBF is the only agency assisting Queensland children from birth who are blind or vision impaired. Our service also extends to caring for older clients with age related vision impairment conditions. Our aim is to help reduce the incidence of blindness and vision impairment in the future while maintaining a quality service, at no cost, to the many people who live daily with Australia’s most common…
Organisation news :
I can’t see my baby… but you don’t have to see to feel love! Emma and Vaughan don’t understand the fuss. As baby Julian plays happily in the corner, they explain, matter-of-factly, what it’s like to raise a child in a sighted world. The couple, who married seven years ago, have both been blind since birth. Their beautiful blue-eyed son has perfect vision. As we talk, Julian becomes re…
Entry Last Updated :15-Dec-2005
Senses Foundation Inc. - more detail »»
Organisation purpose :
For almost 110 years Senses Foundation, (formerly the Royal WA Institute for the Blind) has been supporting Western Australians with disabilities. Senses is a high profile charity and is well respected and loved by the WA community. The Foundation's purpose is to build brighter futures for people with disabilities. This is accomplished through the provision of specialist services, including supp…
Organisation news :
There are many services provided: Accommodation, Advocacy,Sibling Support, Aged Care, Specialist Communication are examples. Our main area of demand is in RESPITE. Respite is the most requested service by families of children who are deafblind, because they often have to provide constant one on one care for their child with little or no specialised support that recognises the unique needs of a c…
Organisation purpose :
For almost 110 years Senses Foundation, (formerly the Royal WA Institute for the Blind) has been supporting Western Australians with disabilities. Senses is a high profile charity and is well respected and loved by the WA community. The Foundation's purpose is to build brighter futures for people with disabilities. This is accomplished through the provision of specialist services, including supp…
Organisation news :
There are many services provided: Accommodation, Advocacy,Sibling Support, Aged Care, Specialist Communication are examples. Our main area of demand is in RESPITE. Respite is the most requested service by families of children who are deafblind, because they often have to provide constant one on one care for their child with little or no specialised support that recognises the unique needs of a c…
Entry Last Updated :07-Oct-2005
The Fred Hollows Foundation - more detail »»
Organisation purpose :
The vision of The Fred Hollows Foundation is for a world where no one is needlessly blind, and Indigenous Australians enjoy the same health and life expectancy as other Australians. Our organisation is inspired by Professor Fred Hollows (1929-1993). Fred was an eye doctor, a skilled surgeon of international renown and a social justice activist who championed the right of all people to high quality…
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Now he can go to school: Chien’s Story Five year old Chien lives alone with his mother in a very remote village in Vietnam. He was born with cataract in his left eye - a condition that was not only affecting Chien’s vision, but also caused him a great deal of discomfort. It is not common for children to be born with cataract. But when it occurs it is vital to treat it early, preferably bef…
Organisation purpose :
The vision of The Fred Hollows Foundation is for a world where no one is needlessly blind, and Indigenous Australians enjoy the same health and life expectancy as other Australians. Our organisation is inspired by Professor Fred Hollows (1929-1993). Fred was an eye doctor, a skilled surgeon of international renown and a social justice activist who championed the right of all people to high quality…
Organisation news :
Now he can go to school: Chien’s Story Five year old Chien lives alone with his mother in a very remote village in Vietnam. He was born with cataract in his left eye - a condition that was not only affecting Chien’s vision, but also caused him a great deal of discomfort. It is not common for children to be born with cataract. But when it occurs it is vital to treat it early, preferably bef…
Entry Last Updated :14-Jul-2009
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