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MB: IEHU supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart including a First Nations Voice to Parliament
Minum Barreng: Indigenous Eye Health Unit at The University of Melbourne accepts the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and supports its implementation in full (Voice, Treaty, Truth), which includes support for a First Nations Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Australian Constitution.
Minum Barreng: Indigenous Eye Health Unit
Minum Barreng: Indigenous Eye Health Unit (MB:IEHU) was established in 2008 by Professor Hugh Taylor, AC at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health to undertake world-leading research that has established an evidence-base and policy framework to address Indigenous eye health in Australia.
MB:IEHU aims to Close the Gap for Vision for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through world-leading research, policy formation, advocacy and implementation. Research has established the state of Indigenous eye health in Australia and current service availability and explored barriers and enablers to the delivery of eye health services for Indigenous peoples.
The evidence gathered has guided the development of a comprehensive policy framework – The Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision - that is supported by the Indigenous and mainstream health sectors and government. MB:IEHU is currently actively engaged in providing the necessary advocacy and technical support to Close the Gap for Vision.
MB:IEHU is proudly part of Onemda: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing. Onemda specialises in research and teaching in Indigenous public health supported by community partnerships and collaborations and strong ethical foundations.
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The 2025 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference (NATSIEHC25) will be held 27 - 29 May 2025 | Boorloo (Perth, Western Australia) on Whadjak Noongar Country.
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The aim of this evaluation is to establish recommendations for future health promotion approaches in trachoma beyond June 2024 including improvements to current approaches with consideration for efficiency, effectiveness and appropriateness.
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Key findings from a workshop of First Nations people working in First Nations Eye Health, held at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Eye Health Conference 2022.
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In 2019, The Indigenous Eye Health Unit (IEHU) commenced a formal evaluation of regional implementation of The Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision (the Roadmap). Independent evaluators have been engaged to carry-out elements of this work and an experienced facilitator is supporting the co-design process.
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IEHU are pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 Annual Update on the Implementation of The Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision.
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Our work
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Roadmap
Progress and resources to support the implementation of the Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision.
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Health Promotion
Health promotion resources to support community awareness of refractive error (need for glasses), cataract, diabetic retinopathy and trachoma. The resources are free to order, download, and/or adapt for local community settings, language and country.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
"We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which our Melbourne office is located and acknowledge the Arrernte people of Central Australia and the Larrakia people of Darwin as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our staff are based."
"We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, particularly those who have made and continue to make contributions to the work to Close the Gap for Vision."
- MB:IEHU Head, Associate Professor Mitchell Anjou
Minum Barreng: Indigenous Eye Health Unit Head
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Melbourne School of The University of Melbourne
Level 5, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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About IEHU
The University of Melbourne’s Indigenous Eye Health Unit (IEHU) was established in 2008 at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health to undertake world-leading research that has established an evidence base and policy framework and is now implementing systems reform and health promotion to support improvements in Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander eye health in Australia.
The Head of IEHU is Associate Professor Mitchell Anjou.
The leadership team at IEHU comprises Shaun Tatipata, Emma Stanford and Mitchell Anjou.
IEHU is proudly part of Onemda: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing. Onemda specialises in research and teaching in Indigenous public health supported by community partnerships and collaborations and strong ethical foundations.
Our Team
Our team comprises knowledge translation scholars and researchers, health promotion and community engagement officers and administrative staff.
Governance
The IEHU Advisory Board was established in 2008 and provides strategic direction and leadership for IEHU.
Supporters and Donors
The work of the IEHU is generously supported by a number of private donors, philanthropic trusts, the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care and The University of Melbourne.
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About the Roadmap
Indigenous Eye Health Unit (IEHU) undertook The Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision project to review health service provision and develop a model of eye care for Indigenous Australians for presentation to the Australian Government.
The project outcomes are documented in The Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision, released in 2012, which includes a sector-endorsed, evidence-based, whole-of-system framework that collectively seeks to address Indigenous eye health inequity and Close the Gap for Vision.
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The Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision
Here you will find the Roadmap Summary reports and the full Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision report.
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Annual Update on the Implementation of The Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision
Here you will find the current and past years Annual Update on the Implementation on the Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision reports.
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Regional Implementation Toolkit
This Regional Implementation Toolkit provides a range of resources to assist communities and services to calculate, plan and monitor improved eye health outcomes for regional areas throughout Australia.
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Position Papers and Information Sheets
The full set of the Indigenous Eye Health’s Position Papers on various issues and policy matters.
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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference (NATSIEHC)
Find all the relevant information regarding the Close the Gap for Vision by 2020 National Conference and the previous years reports and conference wrap-up.
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Evaluating Regional Implementation of The Roadmap
Independent evaluators have been engaged to carry-out elements of this work and an experienced facilitator is supporting the co-design process.
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Technical Reports
Here you will find technical reports from IEH and external stakeholders.
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Jurisdictional Snapshots
The snapshots include analysis of measures on eye health and access to eye care services for Indigenous Australians at both jurisdictional and Primary Health Network level.
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'Share Your Story': Success Stories
A selection of ‘stories’ of successful activities and significant achievements in Indigenous eye health by individuals, organisations, regional stakeholder groups, and through other collaborations relating to efforts to close the gap for vision.
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'Asking the Question' (AtQ)
Resources to promote appropriate identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status to improve eye care service delivery in mainstream practices and clinics
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
"We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which our Melbourne office is located and acknowledge the Arrernte people of Central Australia, Kaurna people of Adelaide, Dharawal people of NSW and Larrakia people of Darwin as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our staff are based."
"We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, particularly those who have made and continue to make contributions to the work to Close the Gap for Vision."
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About Health Promotion
Eye health promotion resources developed by the Indigenous Eye Health Unit (IEHU) support community awareness of the main eye health conditions affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The main causes of vision loss for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people include refractive error (the need for glasses), cataract and diabetic retinopathy. Trachoma can lead to blindness and remains a significant issue in some remote communities, where repeated trachoma infections may result in trichiasis.
Regular eye checks, early detection and treatment help to prevent this unnecessary vision loss and blindness.
A variety of print and multimedia resources have been developed by IEHU to assist in eye health promotion, community engagement and education.
IEHU acknowledges the contributions and guidance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members and community-controlled organisations who shared their knowledge, expertise and lived experience to develop these resources.
The eye health promotion resources are free to order, download, and/or adapt for local community settings, language and country.
For more information or to get in touch about IEHU eye health promotion resources email: Indigenous-EyeHealth@unimelb.edu.au
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Check Today, See Tomorrow
Resources to support awareness of diabetes eye care and promote the importance of YEARLY eye checks for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with diabetes
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Eyecare Now, Eyecare Always
Resources to promote regular eye checks through the annual MBS 715 health check and support awareness of cataract and refractive error (need for glasses)
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Clean Faces, Strong Eyes
Resources to support awareness of trachoma and promote the importance of facial cleanliness and good hygiene to stop trachoma and other infections
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'Asking the Question' (AtQ)
Resources to promote appropriate identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status to improve eye care service delivery in mainstream practices and clinics
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Order Resources
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Order T-shirts
Health promotion t-shirts are available to order. It includes the option to add your organisation’s logo
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Adapt Resources
Resources can be adapted to develop additional, localised materials to support community engagement and awareness of eye health
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
"We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which our Melbourne office is located and acknowledge the Arrernte people of Central Australia, Kaurna people of Adelaide, Dharawal people of NSW and Larrakia people of Darwin as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our staff are based."
"We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, particularly those who have made and continue to make contributions to the work to Close the Gap for Vision."
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About IEHU Projects
IEHU works towards Eliminate Trachoma in Australia, Close the Gap for Vision, Aboriginal Eye Health in Aboriginal Hands and End Avoidable Vision Loss and Blindness and undertakes specific projects to support these goals. Current project information and activities are presented below.
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Explore our Current Projects
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Roadmap
Progress and resources to support the implementation of the Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision.
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Health Promotion
Health promotion resources to support community awareness of refractive error (need for glasses), cataract, diabetic retinopathy and trachoma. The resources are free to order, download, and/or adapt for local community settings, language and country.
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'Share Your Story': Success Stories
A selection of ‘stories’ of successful activities and significant achievements in Indigenous eye health by individuals, organisations, regional stakeholder groups, and through other collaborations relating to efforts to close the gap for vision.
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‘A Place for Mob and a Place for Me in Optometry’
A safe space for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people journeying into optometry to connect, yarn, collaborate and network. Unpacking meaningful resources that mob could find valuable when seeking career pathways toward optometry.
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Evaluation of Trachoma Health Promotion
The aim of this evaluation is to establish recommendations for future health promotion approaches in trachoma beyond June 2024 including improvements to current approaches with consideration for efficiency, effectiveness and appropriateness.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
"We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which our Melbourne office is located and acknowledge the Arrernte people of Central Australia, Kaurna people of Adelaide, Dharawal people of NSW and Larrakia people of Darwin as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our staff are based."
"We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, particularly those who have made and continue to make contributions to the work to Close the Gap for Vision."
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Believe Campaign - Indigenous Eye Health Unit
Many thanks for looking at our Donation Page. Indigenous Eye Health Unit does receive some funding from the Australian Government so that we can provide technical support and advice on the implementation of the Roadmap recommendations and some health promotion activities for trachoma programs.
However, the majority of our funding comes from private donations, trusts and foundations. This funding is of critical importance to us and the support of our work. It provides us with flexibility and agility. It allows us to speak with an independent voice to government and politicians. Without this private support we could not do our work.
We hope the other pages on our website show clearly the range of the work we are doing to Close the Gap for Vision and to provide equity in eye care and the good progress we are making. If you would like more information or have any questions about our work we would be pleased to hear from you.
Email: Indigenous-EyeHealth@unimelb.edu.au
Thank you again for considering supporting our work.
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