A variety of resources are free to order to support eye health promotion, community engagement and education
A variety of resources are free to order to support eye health promotion, community engagement and education.
IEHU’s eye health promotion resources support community awareness of the main eye conditions affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The main eye conditions 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.
The following eye health promotion resources are free to order:
‘Check Today, See Tomorrow’ – resources support awareness of diabetes eye care and promote the importance of YEARLY eye checks for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with diabetes. Additional print resources are available in download resources. Music videos, personal stories and much more can be found in multimedia resources for ‘Check Today, See Tomorrow’
‘Eyecare Now, Eyecare Always’ – resources promote regular eye checks and early detect through the annual 715 health check. The resources also promote awareness of cataract and refractive error (need for glasses). Additional print resources are available in download resources. 15, 30 and 45 videos and more can be found in multimedia resources for ‘Eyecare Now, Eyecare Always
‘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. Additional print resources can be found in download resources. Music videos, TV and radio ads and much more can be found in multimedia resources for ‘Clean Faces, Strong Eyes’
IEHU has also developed the ‘Asking the Question’ resources to promote appropriate identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status to improve eye care service delivery in mainstream practices and clinics.
