Griffith Ophthalmology Project: recent success and future plans
Griffith Ophthalmology Project: recent success and future plans The Western Murrumbidgee LHD Indigenous Eye Care Project continues to achieve significant milestones in advancing eye care in regional communities. The latest training trip was a resounding success, marked by the inspiring enthusiasm of Aboriginal Health Workers from Griffith and surrounding centres. The ability to implement the […]
Building network and community for Māori and Pacific medical students and doctors considering a career in ophthalmology
Building network and community for Māori and Pacific medical students and doctors considering a career in ophthalmology Going from strength to strength, this year’s mentoring hui (workshop) for aspiring Māori and Pacific ophthalmologists included a wet lab and doubled in size from its inaugural event last year. Held at the University of Auckland in September, […]
RANZCO runs the 54th annual City2Surf
RANZCO runs the 54th annual City2Surf RANZCO Learning Delivery Manager Tessa Hayward, who embodies team spirit and community fundraising, gathered a team to participate in this year’s Sydney City2Surf, to raise awareness and funds for ANZEF. The ANZEF Runners, comprising Tessa, Emma van Niekerk, Ellen Cooper and Pip Lyndon-James from RANZCO’s Education Team, and RANZCO […]
ANZEF Committee welcomes two new members
The ANZEF Committee Welcomes Two New Members ANZEF is delighted to welcome two outstanding new members to the Committee. A/Prof Andrea Vincent A/Prof Andrea Vincent (FRANZCO) is a renowned clinician-scientist ophthalmologist based in Auckland, New Zealand. A/Prof Vincent specialises in inherited retinal diseases, ocular genetics and paediatric ophthalmology. Her many notable contributions include the establishment […]
Rosamond Gilden awarded prestigious IAPB Young Systems Leader Award at 2030 In Sight Mexico
Rosamond Gilden awarded prestigious IAPB Young Systems Leader Award at 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE Mexico At the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) 2030 INSIGHT LIVE in Mexico (held 25 – 27 June 2024), Orthoptist Rosemond Gilden was awarded the prestigious Young Systems Leader Award alongside eight other recipients. The award recognises emerging […]
NATSIEHC24: “Our Vision in Action”
NATSIEHC24: “Our Vision in Action” The 2024 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference (NATSIEHC24) recently concluded in nipaluna, lutruwita/Hobart, Tasmania. This landmark event, co-led by the First Nations Eye Health Alliance (FNEHA) and the University of Melbourne Indigenous Eye Health Unit (IEHU), brought together key stakeholders to advance eye health for First […]
Fundraising Efforts for ANZEF See Larapinta Challenge
Fundraising Efforts for ANZEF See Larapinta Challenge Orthoptists Andrea Lee (L) and Glenn Hale (R) Community fundraising powerhouse Andrea Lee and Glenn Hale will hold their third fundraiser for ANZEF – complete with ANZAC biscuits – this Thursday 25 April from 9am-4pm at Bunnings Nunawading (Melbourne), and will be joined by Sydney-based Fellow Dr Nisha […]
An eye on the future | Empowering First Nations Ophthalmology: Hannah Wood’s Inspiring Journey
ANZEF is strongly committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ophthalmologists. Third-year ophthalmology trainee Dr Hannah Wood is a recipient of an ANZEF scholarship and her story not only highlights the impact of financial support but the importance of mentorship and community engagement in shaping the future of Indigenous eye health care.
Join the ANZEF Larapinta Challenge 2024 today!
Join the Larapinta Challenge 2024 today! ANZEF hits the trail again – this time on the legendary Larapinta Trail in the NT. Driving this initiative is avid hiker and keen fundraiser Dr Nisha Sachdev, who says: “The Larapinta trek is one of the great treks that has been on my bucket list for a long […]
Alcon to support ANZEF First Nations Ophthalmology Scholarships Program
Alcon to support ANZEF First Nations Ophthalmology Scholarships Program Alcon Australia recently announced a transformative partnership with ANZEF at the launch of the Alcon “Reflect” Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in Sydney on 22 January 2024. Alcon’s backing represents a significant step towards growing the First Nations eye health workforce. Their support of the ANZEF First […]