New Spring edition 2025 of Vision Voice is now available

We’re pleased to share the latest edition of our Vision Voice newsletter, where we highlight how MDFA is advocating for the macular disease community and investing in vital, sight-saving research.

You can download the newsletter here on our website or listen to the audio version – whichever suits you best. We hope you find this edition both informative and enjoyable.

What’s inside this edition:

A major step forward in the fight for affordable, sight-saving treatment – and how you can help.
We’ve just invested more than $1 million dollars in new research – meet the people behind the projects shaping the future of eye health.
Losing independence after giving up driving? You’re not alone – our latest research explores this important issue. Also, find out about new research to enhance driver independence
Sight preservation should be a national priority – read an opinion piece by The Hon. Jillian Skinner, former NSW Minister for Health and MDFA Ambassador
Expanding our free Eye Connect support service – soon to include people with diabetes-related eye conditions, designed with the community in mind
Feeling hungry? Try our new Mediterranean Macula Menu, featuring eye-friendly recipes from celebrity chefs and community members

There’s plenty more to explore in this issue of Vision Voice.

If you have any questions about the newsletter or need support, please call our National Helpline on 1800 111 709.

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Regional Australians pay the price to fight for their sight

A powerful personal journey to mark Macula Month

Spring into Spring and stay informed with the latest edition of Vision Voice

Welcome to our Spring Edition of Vision Voice. In this issue we report on a win for community advocacy, celebrate our 25th anniversary and launch an award where you can nominate your eye care professional. Plus much more…

Eye care professional supporting a patient during an eye health consultation.

Shining a light on outstanding eye care professionals

Macular Disease Foundation Australia has partnered with mivision to launch the new Eye Connect Healthcare Award.

Elisabeth Macdonald Memorial Award

Developing innovative models of care to help improve access to quality and effective specialist eye care in underserved communities of regional and rural areas.

MDFA 25th Anniversary Award

Overcoming barriers to discovering new treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), accelerating the development and testing of new treatments in clinical trials.

MDFA’s 25th Anniversary Research Awards Announced 

Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) has awarded a total of $300,000 to two groundbreaking research projects.

Australians would sacrifice retirement to save their sight

New research commissioned by Macular Disease Foundation Australia reveals the sacrifices Australians would have to make to save their sight. This includes delaying retirement, returning to work, or foregoing treatment altogether.

The startling sacrifices Australians would make to save their sight

Macular Disease Foundation Australia marked a defining milestone today – 25 years of dedicated work to protect the sight of Australians living with macular disease.

Shining a light on 25 years of progress

Macular Disease Foundation Australia marked a defining milestone today – 25 years of dedicated work to protect the sight of Australians living with macular disease.

Jillian Skinner calls for urgent action on affordable eye injections

At Macular Disease Foundation Australia’s 25th anniversary event at Parliament House in Canberra, former NSW Health Minister the Hon. Jillian Skinner AM delivered a powerful reminder of what is at stake for Australians living with macular disease.

New Spring edition 2025 of Vision Voice is now available

MDFA Vision Voice Spring Edition 2025

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MDFA 25th Anniversary Award

MDFA’s 25th Anniversary Research Awards Announced

Australians would sacrifice retirement to save their sight

The startling sacrifices Australians would make to save their sight

Shining a light on 25 years of progress

Jillian Skinner calls for urgent action on affordable eye injections

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