National Strategic Action Plan for Macular Disease
The National Strategic Action Plan for Macular Disease, outlining a national, coordinated response to macular disease, has been released with a federal government commitment of $3m over the next four years.
Macula Month 2019 Toolbox
May is Macula Month. Get behind our national campaign to help Australians at risk of, or living with macular disease, to look after their eye care. Download our all-in-one online communications toolkit and resources.
Research Grants Program
Applications are now OPEN to researchers and institutions for the next round of Research Grants for research commencing in 2020.
Applications are open from 1 March 2019 to 2 June 2019.
Information and instructions, and application forms are available for download.
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of preventable blindness in working age people in Australia.
Ita Buttrose, Foundation Patron
Congratulations and thank you to our dedicated patron Ita Buttrose AO OBE. Since 2005 Ita has been a powerful voice, conveying key health messages about macular disease to the community.
Our Helpline Offers Support and Advice
The call Dennis made to the Foundation early one morning saved his sight, enabling him to maintain his job as a commercial fisherman.
