Actor, director, and filmmaker
Joel Edgerton
Joel has supported The Foundation globally, fundraising in Hollywood and visiting programs in Nepal and Ethiopia. He is passionate about ending avoidable blindness and has seen firsthand the impact of sight restoration on individuals and communities.
Olympic champion swimmer
Susie O'Neill
Known as “Madame Butterfly,” Susie is an advocate for health and well-being. Since the early 2000s she has proudly supported The Foundation’s work to restore sight and improve lives globally.
Journalist and inaugural Chair of The Fred Hollows Foundation
Ray Martin
Ray was a close friend of Fred Hollows and has been with The Foundation since its inception. From the “Fiver for Fred” campaign to witnessing sight-restoring surgeries worldwide, Ray continues to champion Fred’s vision and inspire Australians to make a difference.
Author and comedian
Adam Spencer
Fred Hollows performed surgery on Adam as a child, allowing him to see out of his right eye. Today, Adam shares his story to inspire others and support The Foundation’s mission to transform lives through sight restoration. Adam is a great supporter of our Fred and Humanity Awards.
Science communicator and innovator
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
Dr Karl helped Fred’s work by building a machine to detect electrical signals from the human retina, to diagnose certain eye diseases. His curiosity and passion inspire a new generation of changemakers.
Athlete, author, and burns survivor
Turia Pitt
Turia joined The Foundation in the Northern Territory, witnessing life-changing cataract surgeries performed by Australia’s first Aboriginal ophthalmologist. Her experiences have fuelled her passion for carrying Fred Hollows' legacy forward, helping to restore sight and hope in remote communities. Turia is also an ambassador for our annual fundraising challenge, Fred’s Big Run.
Private Wealth Adviser and former AFL player
Ted Richards
Ted brings the same drive and determination from his premiership-winning AFL career, and now career as an investment adviser, to his role as an ambassador. He is passionate about supporting The Foundation’s mission to restore sight.
Social justice advocate and 'Aussie Princess of Pakistan'
Shaniera Akram
Shaniera’s work highlights the challenges of avoidable blindness in Pakistan, where The Foundation has restored sight to millions. Her advocacy raises awareness of the urgent need for accessible and affordable eye care services across the country.
Journalist and storyteller
Nakari Thorpe
A Gunnai, Gunditjmara, and Gooreng Gooreng woman, Nakari’s work amplifies First Nations voices and community issues. She champions The Foundation’s work in improving eye health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
