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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.

Celebrating 25 years of impact at Parliament House

Macular Disease Foundation Australia has marked a significant milestone at Parliament House, celebrating 25 years of dedicated work to protect the sight of Australians living with macular disease.

Community action keeps eye injections accessible for people with private health insurance

On Friday 6 March 2026, the Federal Health Minister, the Hon. Mark Butler MP, announced that the Federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will not proceed with the proposed Medicare reclassification which would have prevented people from using their private health insurance to pay for eye injection treatment services.

Jannette’s story: Why early detection made all the difference 

When Jannette – a former ESL teacher at the University of Sydney – noticed shimmering

Professor Sanchia Aranda AM appointed Chair of Macular Disease Foundation Australia

Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) is pleased to announce Professor Sanchia Aranda AM as its new Chair, following Graeme Head AO stepping down after four years in the role.

Government considering changes to private health insurance claiming for eye injections

MDFA has requested that the Federal Government further delay the planned MBS change until reforms can be made to ensure adequate access to affordable eye injection treatment across the country.

Facing the unknown

Community member Jo shares her journey with diabetic macular oedema.

Celebrating 25 years of impact – Vision Voice research edition out now

Welcome to our final Vision Voice newsletter for the year.

New support for people with diabetes-related eye conditions

MDFA has expanded its free Eye Connect service to support Australians living with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema.

New research award targets vision health in regional and rural Australia

The Elisabeth Macdonald Memorial Award, announced in the lead up to World Sight Day (9 October 2025) and marking the start of MDFA’s 25th anniversary year, will fund innovative research focused on improving diagnosis, treatment, and support for people living with macular or retinal disease outside major cities.

MDFA announces $200,000 grant for Geographic Atrophy (GA) research

As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, we’re excited to introduce the MDFA 25th Anniversary Award – a major new research grant to support Australian-led research into GA. There is a clear need to prioritise research that addresses critical knowledge gaps in this area.

2025 Research Grant Recipient

Driving into the future: strategies to enhance independence for drivers with macular degeneration, including licensing options and the role of modern vehicle technology

Jillian Skinner calls for urgent action on affordable eye injections

Celebrating 25 years of impact at Parliament House

Macular Disease Foundation Australia has marked a significant milestone at Parliament House, celebrating 25 years of dedicated work to protect the sight of Australians living with macular disease.

Community action keeps eye injections accessible for people with private health insurance

Jannette’s story: Why early detection made all the difference 

When Jannette – a former ESL teacher at the University of Sydney – noticed shimmering

Professor Sanchia Aranda AM appointed Chair of Macular Disease Foundation Australia

Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) is pleased to announce Professor Sanchia Aranda AM as its new Chair, following Graeme Head AO stepping down after four years in the role.

Government considering changes to private health insurance claiming for eye injections

MDFA has requested that the Federal Government further delay the planned MBS change until reforms can be made to ensure adequate access to affordable eye injection treatment across the country.

Facing the unknown

Community member Jo shares her journey with diabetic macular oedema.

An advocacy win: Private health insurance eye injections to stay

Macular Disease Foundation Australia welcomes Federal Government’s decision to keep sight-saving eye injections accessible on private health insurance. Macular Disease Foundation Australia is

Celebrating 25 years of impact – Vision Voice research edition out now

Welcome to our final Vision Voice newsletter for the year.

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