On 4 May 2001, Dr Paul Beaumont AM and Professor Paul Mitchell AO, founded the Macular Degeneration Foundation with a simple mission: to develop a patient-centric, independent and trusted organisation for those living with or at risk of macular degeneration.
In 2013, the Foundation was renamed Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) to ensure every person diagnosed with a macular condition was supported and represented by our Foundation. This includes people at all stages of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), people with diabetes-related eye conditions, inherited retinal diseases and other macular conditions.
25 years of progress, powered by community
Today, MDFA is the trusted voice of the macular disease community, helping people and families feel informed, supported and more in control of their eye health.
This milestone belongs to all of us – every person diagnosed with macular disease, every carer, supporter, donor, volunteer, researcher, eye health professional and advocate who has stood with us. It reflects 25 years of shared commitment to fight for sight, and the courage of people who care deeply about reducing its impact.
As Patron, I have witnessed the Foundation’s significant progress – built on compassion, vision and determination. In this 25th year, we celebrate not only what has been achieved, but the countless lives touched and the brighter future we are creating together.
Ita Buttrose AC OBE, Patron
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25 years reducing the impact of macular disease across Australia
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