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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About Health Promotion
Eye health promotion resources developed by the Minum Barreng: Indigenous Eye Health Unit (Minum Barreng) 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 Minum Barreng to assist in eye health promotion, community engagement and education.
Minum Barreng 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 Minum Barreng eye health promotion resources email: Indigenous-EyeHealth@unimelb.edu.au
Explore our Health Promotion Resources
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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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Milpa's Six Steps to Stop Germs
‘Milpa’s Six Steps to Stop Germs’ is a suite of resources aimed to encourage everyone, particularly kids, to stay healthy and strong and eliminate trachoma and other infectious diseases through following Milpa’s Six Steps to Stop Germs.
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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
A variety of free resources is available to support eye health promotion, community engagement and education.
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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 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."