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Foundation announces new director

By The Fred Hollows Foundation | Posted 10/03/21

The Fred Hollows Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Jane Madden to join its Board this month. Read on for more.

6 companies giving back to their community: CSR champions

By Bronte Phillipps | Posted 09/03/21

The for-profit sector is the backbone of the Australian economy, and when businesses take their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) seriously, they can create lasting social change that benefits the whole society. Here are six companies who are giving back to their community.

Promoting women in leadership within eye health

By Tiffany Angelopoulos | Posted 04/03/21

Gender equity needs ongoing commitment from all areas of society if we are to achieve true equality and create parity for girls and women. This International Women’s Day is a time to not only celebrate women’s resilience and achievements, but also to address the disparities women face.

Eye health during pregnancy: 4 things to look out for

By Dr May Ho | Posted 26/02/21

During pregnancy, women’s bodies go through a lot of changes. Their eyesight may be affected as well and become slightly impaired because of changes in hormone levels. However, a woman’s vision often returns to normal once their baby is born. Here are four things to look out for during pregnancy.

4 fundraising heroes who'll inspire you

By Bronte Phillipps | Posted 24/02/21

Meet the everyday heroes who rose to the challenge 2020 presented to lend a helping hand to people impacted by the isolation and financial hardships caused by the pandemic.

Preventable blindness cost $530 billion AUD in lost employment: Lancet Global Health Commission

By The Fred Hollows Foundation | Posted 19/02/21

A new Lancet Global Health report has found preventable sight loss cost the global economy $530 billion AUD in the year 2020 due to lost employment, with the greatest cost in East Asia and South Asia. Read on for more details.

Five Frequently Asked Questions About Vision Impairment

By Dr Lila Raj Puri | Posted 18/02/21

According to the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), there are 217 million people in the world who suffer from moderate or severe distance vision impairment. Discover the answers to five frequently asked questions about vision impairment.

This is how you can restore sight with a Facebook fundraiser

By Matthew Perkins | Posted 17/02/21

A Facebook Fundraiser lets you call on friends to help achieve a fundraising target for a charity of your choice. This is how you can get fundraising to help restore sight...

What questions should I ask my eye doctor?

By Dr May Ho | Posted 12/02/21

It’s important to have your eyes checked regularly so that any eye problems can be detected at their earliest stage, and treatment can be given as soon as possible. Here are some questions to ask your optometrist or ophthalmologist at your next eye health appointment.

My job as a not-for-profit creative: a unique career

By Daniel Jesus Vignolli | Posted 08/02/21

Not-for-profits are known to attract program development experts, researchers, economists, and fundraising specialists. But Australia’s third sector also offers a unique career path for job seekers with a creative background. Read on to discover Daniel's experience working in the NFP sector.

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