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Government remains blinded to eye needs of Australians
The eye health needs of thousands of Australians have been ignored in the 2015 Federal Budget with the Government’s failure to provide any Medicare relief for optometric services.
Budget cuts to hit the world’s most vulnerable even harder
The fears of Australia’s development and aid organisations have been realised, with a massive $1 billion cut to Australian aid in 2015-16 revealed in today’s Federal Budget.
Minister Ley makes a sight saving decision
Macular Disease Foundation Australia today applauded the Federal Government’s decision to place the registered drug ranibizumab (Lucentis) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), enabling patients affordable access to this sight saving treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO).
Federal budget must address Australia’s ‘hot spots’ for accessible eye care
Thousands of Australians living in regional areas are facing an increased risk of long-term eye and vision issues due to limited access to optometric services, according to an innovative national research project unveiled today.
Tax discussion paper targets NFPs. Have your say.
The tax concessions that currently apply to the Australian not-for-profit sector are in the spotlight.
Launching the Lions National Resource Centre for Eye Health
PNG Eye Care, Brien Holden Vision Institute, Vision 2020 Australia and the University of Papua New Guinea are proud to announce the launch of the Lions National Resource Centre for Eye Health on Thursday 7 May.
Nash commends members’ joint Indigenous funding proposal
Senator the Hon Fiona Nash Minister for Health has praised Vision 2020 Australia members for the work they had done in developing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health and vision care sector funding proposal.
Investment in science and early R&D urgently needed says Shorten
Sustained public investment in science and research and development critical for Australia to improve its record in innovation and generate jobs said Federal opposition leader Bill Shorten today.
Vision 2020 Australia urges Government not to lose focus on aid commitment
Vision 2020 Australia is urging the Australian Government to stay focussed on finishing the job of eliminating avoidable blindness in the region, in light of recent cuts and potential further slashing of aid in the upcoming Federal Budget.