Where it began
When Fred Hollows saw an injustice, he couldn’t help but do something. This is exactly what happened when he saw the inexcusable living and health conditions in Aboriginal communities.
The National Trachoma Program
Fred wanted trachoma eradicated from Australia. To begin the task, Fred and Gabi, alongside specialists and many Aboriginal volunteers, visited more than 100,000 people in remote and rural Australia over two years.
The Indigenous Australia Program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults are three times more likely to go blind, but 90% of vision loss is preventable or treatable. Our program in Australia focuses on education, screening and treatment to put an end to these alarming figures.
