SEHF

05/06/2026

Celebrating the Orthoptic and Tele-Vision teams and recognising the invaluable care and support they provide to patients at Sydney Eye Hospital every day.

OUR PEOPLE | “I come originally from Condobolin in Central New South Wales. At university, I did a science degree and I loved anatomy and physiology. I came to Orthoptics after finishing my science degree.

At the moment I am the TeleVision project manager, as Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital (SSEH) are developing a new virtual model of care to support emergency ophthalmology cases in rural and regional emergency departments (ED’s). We provide eye cameras for their ED’s and then those photos are accessible here at SSEH for our TeleVision project ophthalmologists, who can then have a video consult. Some local health districts don't have ophthalmology services, even on call, so they're left in the dark. If they can't manage patients locally, then we know exactly what we're dealing with and we're getting them straight here, straight to surgery, whatever we need to do.

The Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation (SEHF) has generously provided a grant for the pilot project. We have Wollongong Hospital as our first pilot site, but we've had a lot of interest across the State. We're doing a phased approach to see how our pilot goes and then hopefully expand from there.

Most people don’t know that I used to do salsa and bachata dancing, and I even performed. I don't do it at the moment. I dropped off during COVID and then I didn't really get back to it, but I was obsessed. I was doing like 10 hours of dance a week,” Danielle Morgan, TeleVision project Manager, Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital.

03/06/2026

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Bob St Julian as Director of the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation Board.

The Board is overseeing an exciting era in eye care as the ophthalmic sector looks towards the future of virtual technology and the rise of AI, with its potential to enhance diagnoses, improve treatments, and improve patient outcomes.

Bob has a background in marketing, communications and healthcare. He currently serves on the Board of leading companies in those fields, and we look forward to his contribution to our purpose: helping people see.

As Bob says, “It’s a privilege to be part of The Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation Team. As a recipient of a corneal transplant, I know the difference that extraordinary eye care can make. I’m now in the fortunate position to be able to give back.”

Welcome Bob!

02/06/2026

What is Tele‑Vision—and why does it matter?

Thanks to the support of our community—including our generous sponsors and donors—we're now taking the first steps to bring this initiative to life in NSW, starting at Wollongong Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

Tele‑Vision will help:
- Connect regional emergency teams with Sydney Eye Hospital specialists in real time
- Support faster clinical decision-making
- Improve access to Sydney Eye Hospital specialist advice closer to home for patients.

At its heart, this is about making eye care more accessible, no matter where someone lives.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more about Tele-Vision and what it means for eye care https://youtu.be/FD0i6FAD6Fs?si=MNhxP_eai2KC4Z0U.

If you’d like to help bring this to life before 30 June, you can support the appeal at
https://www.sydneyeyehospitalfoundation.org.au/foralltosee.

Video produced by Lachie Argy.

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

01/06/2026

Were you there? Relive the evening with us.

From unforgettable moments on the night to the conversations and connections that made it so special. Explore more highlights from Seeing into the Future:
🔗https://www.sydneyeyehospitalfoundation.org.au/seeing-into-the-future-event

📸 We’ll continue adding photos across the week, so be sure to check back.

A sincere thank you to everyone who attended, donated, shared their story, bid, pledged or supported in any way. And to our sponsors (BindiMaps Heidelberg Engineering Optimed ICARE and Jason Kazanis), and in-kind partners—your generosity and commitment helped make the evening possible.

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

29/05/2026

What a night at Seeing into the Future.

From full tables to spirited bidding and powerful stories shared on stage, the room was filled with generosity and a shared belief in what’s possible.

Together, our community helped raise $380,000 to begin bringing Tele‑Vision to life in NSW—starting at Wollongong.

This is a meaningful step toward improving access to specialist eye care for people living outside metropolitan areas.

A sincere thank you to everyone who attended, donated, shared their story, bid, pledged or supported in any way.

And to our sponsors (BindiMaps Heidelberg Engineering Optimed iCare and Jason Kazanis), and in-kind partners—your generosity and commitment helped make the evening possible.

Your support is already making an impact.

If you’d like to be part of what comes next before 30 June: https://www.sydneyeyehospitalfoundation.org.au/foralltosee

28/05/2026

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK | This year’s theme, “All In”, reminds us that reconciliation is not the responsibility of a few, rather it requires the commitment of each of us, every day.

Our District is committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people, strengthening Aboriginal representation across our workforce, ensuring our services are culturally safe, and partnering with community. Aboriginal voices inform the planning and delivery of healthcare in the District and is essential to achieving better, more equitable health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

For more information about reconciliation: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/

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19/05/2026

The Foundation is thrilled to announce the appointment of Liz Hastilow as Director of the Board. Liz brings energy, enthusiasm, and a wealth of corporate and global knowledge, and we look forward to her insightful contribution.

In Liz's words, “I am delighted to be joining the Board of the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation.

The Foundation plays a vital role in supporting one of Australia’s oldest and most respected specialist hospitals, helping to advance world-class eye care, specialist research and training. Its work has a meaningful and lasting impact on patients and our community.

I am particularly excited about the Foundation’s commitment to improving access to early diagnosis and treatment and to innovation in eye care. I look forward to working with my fellow Board members and the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation team to support the Foundation's continued impact and growth".

19/05/2026

The Foundation is thrilled to announce the appointment of Liz Hastilow as Director of the Board. Liz brings energy, enthusiasm, and a wealth of corporate and global knowledge, and we look forward to her insightful contribution.

“I am delighted to be joining the Board of the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation.

The Foundation plays a vital role in supporting one of Australia’s oldest and most respected specialist hospitals, helping to advance world-class eye care, specialist research and training. Its work has a meaningful and lasting impact on patients and our community.

I am particularly excited about the Foundation’s commitment to improving access to early diagnosis and treatment and to innovation in eye care. I look forward to working with my fellow Board members and the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation team to support the Foundation's continued impact and growth." Liz.

13/05/2026

Navigating a hospital can be overwhelming. BindiMaps offers a solution to improve the patient experience.

BindiMaps helps patients, visitors and staff find their way through complex hospital environments with confidence and independence → reducing anxiety and improving the overall care experience.

We’re proud to have BindiMaps as the Event Video Sponsor of our Seeing into the Future fundraising gala for Sydney Eye Hospital. To learn more about the event, go to https://www.sydneyeyehospitalfoundation.org.au/event/sehf-gala.