The Fred Hollows Foundation thanks Specsavers for their generosity in reaching over $1 million raised for our work in Australia in 2022.​ 



Specsavers have made an amazing contribution to The Foundation having raised $5 million since our partnership began in 2011. 

During our partnership, we’ve been able to:

 
  • Screen over 100,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for eye conditions;
  • Perform over 4,000 cataract surgeries;
  • Treat over 7,000 people with Diabetic Retinopathy; and 
  • Provide over 15,000 people with spectacles for improved vision.



This partnership is a shining example of a business giving back to their community and empowering their staff to make a difference. We are so proud of our partnership and our shared values and vision for the future, to close the gap in eye health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

When asked about this special milestone, Ian Wishart, The Foundation’s CEO said,

“We are extremely proud of this long-term partnership. The funds generously donated by Specsavers go towards two areas of The Foundation’s work: building a strong workforce of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the eye health sector and strengthening the capability and coverage of eye care around Australia. We would like to thank Specsavers for their incredible support of our work to restore sight.”

Thank you Specsavers for over 10 years of partnership and the huge commitment you’ve made to our work so far and into the future. 




Some messages on the partnership:

“At Specsavers we believe everyone should have access to the best quality eye care and eyewear and that through our teams, we can change lives through better sight and hearing. Our partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation enables us to also help close the gap in vision loss between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians through the Indigenous Australia Program which provides much-needed care in regional and remote Australia. We are extremely grateful to The Foundation for allowing us to be a part of this work.”

   - Paul Bott, General Manager, ANZ, Specsavers

“We’re always looking for ways to support The Foundation to raise extra funds in a way that seamlessly links in with the running of our business. For example, we hold internal sample sales, barbeques, competitions and auctions as well as automatic donations aligned with team member professional development tasks. Everything adds up.” 

   - Duchesne Markham, Senior Stakeholder and Professional Communications Manager, ANZ, Specsavers

“I have huge passion and pride for the our Limited Edition Frame project with The Fred Hollows Foundation and how it has grown. We look forward to bringing this launch to life the most. I am already excited for 2023.” 

   - Anri McHugh, Senior Marketing Manager, Specsavers 




COVER PHOTO CREDIT: Daniel Jesus Vignolli (2022)