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About The Macular Degeneration Foundation

 

"To reduce the incidence and impact of Macular Degeneration in Australia"

 

 
MISSION

 

The Foundation is a national organisation based in Sydney, meeting the needs of the Macular Degeneration community across Australia.

The Foundation's key charter is to work for those with Macular Degeneration. It is a 'patient driven' organisation working with key stakeholders including people with Macular Degeneration, their families and carers; Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, General Practitioners, Associations and Industry Groups and Government at all levels.

Programs are directed towards education, awareness, early detection and treatments, support services and representation.
VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES

 

Values
The Macular Degeneration Foundation's Board, Committees State Chairs, members, staff and volunteers have common shared values and commitments towards people with MD and these commitments underpin the Foundation's Strategic Plan. These common values are:
 
  • Respect - respect for the dignity of the person.
  • Compassion - concern, support and understanding.
  • Integrity - trustworthiness, honesty, loyalty, reliability and the highest standard of ethical behaviour in an environment of total quality care.
  • Competency - focus on effective, appropriate, high-quality care in the advocacy for and administration of services for people with MD, their families and carers.
Guiding Principles
The Foundation's work as a charity aims to meet the real needs of the people it represents and as such operates in the best interest of its client; the MD community. It engages and depends upon the active support of volunteers, individuals and organisations and is guided by the following principles:
  • Access and Equity - The Foundation is committed to equity of access to treatments, care and rehabilitation.
  • Knowledge - The Foundation values knowledge and continues to develop expertise, drawing on its own and others' experience.
  • Social Justice - The Foundation pursues social justice and works to empower the MD community and strives to oppose any disadvantage they may be experiencing.
  • Investment - The Foundation invests in the future by using resources and knowledge to improve the future of the MD community and in undertaking this task, is committed to strengthening the Foundation, the people and practices.
  • Change - The Foundation is persistent in pursuing change and works creatively to make a real difference for the MD community.
  • Consideration - The Foundation respects the client and all those with whom it relates in the meeting of its objectives. The Foundation treats others with respect at all times.
  • Participation - The Foundation encourages the active participation of families, friends and communities.
  • Acceptance - The Foundation values and celebrates diversity in the membership and in activities. It provides guidance and support for all people with MD, their families and carers in a non-discriminatory, ethical manner.
  • Standards - The Foundation will uphold the highest ethical standards in its daily work and its relations with all related parties.
  • Appreciation - The Foundation appreciates the contribution of governments, volunteers, advocates, other non-government organisations, staff and others both within and outside the organisation who work for the common good of the MD community.
  • Partnerships - The Foundation will value, support and work with all partners including the medical profession, corporate and allied health care professionals in order to improve the quality of life of all people with MD.
OBJECTIVES

 

The key objectives of the Foundation are to represent the interests of the MD community by providing:
  • Education - provide accurate, specific, current and ongoing information
  • Awareness - increase awareness of Macular Degeneration
  • Research - support and pursue research
  • Support Services - facilitate access to relevant support services
  • Representation - advocate for the best interests of the MD community
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  • Fundraising - provide income from fundraising
  • Best practice in Management - ensure best practice in management

 
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