Vision 2020

Vision 2020 Our vision is the elimination of avoidable blindness and vision loss by the year 2020 and the full participation of people who are blind or vision impaired

This National Reconciliation Week, Vision 2020 and Guide Dogs Victoria brought members together for a powerful conversat...
27/05/2026

This National Reconciliation Week, Vision 2020 and Guide Dogs Victoria brought members together for a powerful conversation on what it means to be All In for Reconciliation.

Led by Anne-Marie Banfield and Abe Ropitini, the discussion challenged us to think beyond symbolic gestures and consider what genuine allyship looks like in practice.

One message was particularly strong, that reconciliation is not a spectator sport. It asks all of us to reflect, learn, speak up, and take practical action every day.

Our gratitude to Anne-Marie and Abe for being so generous in sharing your personal insights on ways that organisations can make a move from good intentions to meaningful action.

Today is World Alström Syndrome Day.Alström syndrome is an ultra-rare, life-limiting and degenerative condition affectin...
03/05/2026

Today is World Alström Syndrome Day.

Alström syndrome is an ultra-rare, life-limiting and degenerative condition affecting multiple organ systems, including vision.

Alström syndrome is estimated to affect approximately one in one million births worldwide. There is currently no cure, and research and access to treatment pathways continue to evolve.

Today is an opportunity to raise awareness, support progress in research, and recognise the families navigating rare and complex conditions.

If you would like to learn more or explore ways to support efforts to strengthen research and connection for families affected by Alström syndrome in Australia, visit Alstrom Syndrome Australia.

This week Vision 2020 was proud to participate in the Women Deliver 2026 Conference, joining the Australian College of O...
01/05/2026

This week Vision 2020 was proud to participate in the Women Deliver 2026 Conference, joining the Australian College of Optometry to provide eye screenings to over 140 delegates. We thank our Gold Member, The Fred Hollows Foundation, for the invitation to be part of this powerful conference.

Women Deliver reinforced that eye health is not just a health issue but it is also fundamental to gender equality, economic participation and social inclusion. Women and girls disproportionately face barriers to accessing eye care and without action, preventable vision loss continues to deepen inequality, poverty and exclusion.

Vision 2020 celebrates the World Health Organization’s confirmation that Australia has officially eliminated trachoma as...
30/04/2026

Vision 2020 celebrates the World Health Organization’s confirmation that Australia has officially eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, another significant step in the prevention of avoidable blindness.

Trachoma is the world’s leading infectious cause of preventable blindness and in Australia, it is found primarily in regional and remote First Nations communities, most commonly in children.

In Australia, trachoma prevalence in at-risk communities has fallen from 14.9% in 2009 to just 1.5% in 2024. This outcome has been made possible through many years of sustained community-led efforts from Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, local health workers, families, governments and many of our member organisations. We also recognise the dedicated work of Vision 2020 co-founder, Prof Hugh Taylor AC, to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem.

🦮Happy International Guide Dog Day🦮It's a day where the important role Guide Dogs play in supporting people who are blin...
29/04/2026

🦮Happy International Guide Dog Day🦮
It's a day where the important role Guide Dogs play in supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live independently is celebrated.

This year, our Guide Dogs members are running a host of activities, including events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart and Launceston.

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's Barry Jones Vision Oration, delivered by Professor Hugh Taylor AC, who co...
23/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's Barry Jones Vision Oration, delivered by Professor Hugh Taylor AC, who continued the tradition of the event being a highlight of thought leadership across our sector by shaping ideas, sharing insights and inspiring action.

We thank The Fred Hollows Foundation, Apellis and Specsavers Australia for their support of this year's Oration.

If you could not attend and would like to watch this year's oration, a recording is available to view here: https://youtu.be/joQZcWiFsYI

Vision 2020 Chair, Graham Perrett, and CEO, Carly Iles, attended yesterday's National Diabetes Summit at Parliament Hous...
01/04/2026

Vision 2020 Chair, Graham Perrett, and CEO, Carly Iles, attended yesterday's National Diabetes Summit at Parliament House, hosted by our member, Diabetes Australia.

The day combined leaders in health, research, policy and industry, as well as those living with diabetes, to discuss the state of diabetes in Australia, including topics such as equity of access, prevention, innovation and the realities of delivering care in diverse communities. This included an overview of enhancing diabetes-related vision care and preventing vision loss through the KeepSight program, a program Vision 2020 proudly helped establish as a founding partner.

Vision 2020 Australia has partnered with MindTools.com (Mindtools Kineo) to offer six free eye health and vision care mo...
01/04/2026

Vision 2020 Australia has partnered with MindTools.com (Mindtools Kineo) to offer six free eye health and vision care modules for healthcare professionals. These courses are designed to build confidence among frontline professionals so they can recognise potential eye health issues early and connect people with the care they need.

The modules include: Introduction to eye health and vision care, Children's vision, Common eye conditions, Diabetes and eye health, Ocular emergencies, and Advanced eye care training for primary and allied health.

You can find out more about the courses here: https://productupdates.kineoportal.com/blog/vision-2020-australia-courses-are-now-available-through-mindtools-kineo

We’re thrilled to announce that one of Australia’s most influential leaders in ophthalmology and global eye health, Prof...
25/03/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that one of Australia’s most influential leaders in ophthalmology and global eye health, Professor Hugh Taylor AC, will deliver this year's Barry Jones Vision Oration.

Professor Taylor has dedicated his career to ophthalmic research, education, and the development of community-based eye care programs, with a longstanding commitment to eliminating avoidable blindness. His work spans decades of impact, from establishing the Indigenous Eye Health Unit to leading internationally through roles with the International Council of Ophthalmology and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. He is currently the President of the Academy Ophthalmologica Internationalis.

Details
Wednesday, 22 April, 2026 | 10.00am to 11.30am
In person at Guide Dogs Victoria Campus (2 - 6 Chandler Highway, Kew) and virtual viewing online
Free event
Register to attend in person or to watch online here: https://forms.office.com/r/evAyxNtTgE

The Barry Jones Vision Oration continues to be a highlight of thought leadership across our sector, and this year’s event will continue the tradition of shaping ideas, sharing insights and inspiring action. We thank The Fred Hollows Foundation, Apellis Australia and Specsavers Australia for their support of this year's Oration.

It was an honour to be part of the 25th anniversary celebrations for Macular Disease Foundation Australia at Parliament ...
24/03/2026

It was an honour to be part of the 25th anniversary celebrations for Macular Disease Foundation Australia at Parliament House yesterday.

Parliamentarians, clinicians, sector leaders and the macular disease community gathered to recognise the achievements of the past 25 years, and to reaffirm a commitment to improve access to affordable treatment for all Australians living with macular disease.

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