Supporting Future First Nations Ophthalmologists f Mr Ron Finemore AO’s donation on behalf of the Finemore Family established the ANZEF Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships for VTP Trainees f ANZEF Patron Mrs Roslyn Packer AC made a significant donation to First Nations ophthalmology scholarships f A three-year commitment from the Yarranabbe Foundation established the Yarranabbe ANZEF extends huge gratitude to our RANZCO Fellows who generously contribute $250 annually to the Foundation when paying their membership invoice. These donations are a cost-effective way to ensure we can sustainably fund an annual grant round and provide crucial ongoing support for eye health initiatives led by fellow ophthalmologists, healthcare, research and advocacy professionals, ensuring we can continue this important and life-changing work. Industry Partners Foundation-ANZEF Indigenous Award in Ophthalmology at UNSW. RANZCO Fellows’ Annual Membership Contribution Continued support from Establishment Partners, Bayer Australia and Novartis led to great outcomes this year. Novartis sponsored AIDA Cultural Safety training for 100 trainees, while Bayer Australia enabled multiple ANZEF grants, supporting First Nations scholarships, cultural learning and outreach pilots, and advocacy campaigns. Fundraising Trek After RANZCO’s 2023 Congress in Perth, RANZCO members, partners, friends and colleagues joined forces to raise funds and awareness for ANZEF while walking along the spectacular Cape to Cape Track in WA’s Margaret River Region. Funds raised will be shared across the priority areas in the Pacific region, as well as First Nations workforce development and eye health. Working Together for a Brighter Future The amazing response to our inaugural grant round has demonstrated the huge need for funding, and the tremendous opportunities that exist. ANZEF is committed to increasing its capacity to grow and sustain granting in order to amplify our impact and make a meaningful contribution to eye health outcomes in our region. Your continuing support means we are able to continue to fund the projects and scholarships that demonstrate outcomes and strategic benefits for their beneficiaries, create new partnerships and sustain and build on existing ones across eye health and philanthropy. We will also build on knowledge and outcomes, increasing our reach and capacity to address unmet needs. Our results will serve to advocate for ongoing funding and special projects that can make a difference. Exciting discussions are currently underway with Dr Tim Henderson in Alice Springs and the Fred Hollows Foundation about ambitious plans to establish a regional ophthalmology centre in Central Australia. Please get in touch with Paula Llavallol if you are interested in directly supporting these projects. E: pllavallol@ranzco.edu P: +61 404 353 068
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