ANZEF Impact Report 2023

“I would like to thank ANZEF for your support to attend RANZCO this year. It was a brilliant idea to bring ophthalmologists from different parts of the world together for the Global Eye Health Workshop – especially the Pacific ophthalmologists presenting the challenges we are facing. Coming from Vanuatu, where there are only 2 ophthalmologists to look after 200,000 people and the islands are so scattered, is quite challenging. Most of the topics discussed were relevant to the situation I face in the eye clinic in Port Vila. I have learnt a great deal from my attendance and hope there will be more support for Pacific Island ophthalmologists to attend in the future.” — Dr Andronico Ly, Ophthalmologist, Vanuatu

"Thank you for the opportunity to attend the RANZCO conference. It was great, and the research I saw presented has given me much inspiration. The experience has confirmed for me how much I want to become an ophthalmologist. ANZEF's support has played a crucial role in shaping my career aspirations, and I am grateful for the encouragement and opportunities provided." — Shay-Lee Coulson, medical student

“The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference was an invaluable opportunity to delve into the field of Indigenous Eye Care, particularly as a medical student with such limited exposure to ophthalmology. Connecting with other Indigenous medical students, interested in ophthalmology, was the highlight for me. It feels as though I’ve developed a support network and community of future colleagues and friends, and that’s incredibly comforting. I’m forever grateful for the support of ANZEF to attend this conference, I’ve come away with a beautiful sense of hope for the future of Indigenous eye care.” — Sorren Thomas, medical student

“I am incredibly grateful for the ongoing support I have received through RANZCO, AIDA, and ANZEF in my prevocational years. I am incredibly excited to commence training in 2024, incredibly grateful for this opportunity, and incredibly humbled by the amazing people I call my colleagues.” — Dr Thomas Mylne, RANZCO Vocational Training Program, 2024 cohort

“I am incredibly lucky to be part of a profession that is so meaningful and positive, surrounded by colleagues who do so much for their patients and junior peers. This generous scholarship really makes a large difference in reducing the impact of training costs on my progression. Improved healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are so clearly a mutual goal we share, and I would love to be more involved where possible to achieve this. I am immensely grateful for your support." — Dr Hannah Wood, RANZCO Vocational Training Program, 2022 cohort

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