Why we fundraise in the community
Face-to-face fundraising is one of the most effective ways to connect with Australians who care about making a difference. It helps raise awareness of the impact of avoidable blindness and shows how every donation restores sight and transforms lives.
9 out of 10 people living with blindness don’t need to be. A simple surgery, a pair of glasses, or access to basic eye care could change everything.
Our passionate fundraisers bring Fred’s vision to life by inspiring support for programs that deliver treatments, train local eye health professionals, and strengthen health systems in over 25 countries.
How to recognise our fundraisers
Our face-to-face fundraisers are part of The Fred Hollows Foundation family. You’ll find them at shopping centres, train stations, and other public areas, easily recognisable in their uniforms featuring The Fred Hollows Foundation logo. We also have dedicated residential teams who may visit your neighbourhood and knock on your door.
Every fundraiser is trained to represent The Foundation with integrity and professionalism. They also carry identification and the necessary permits to conduct fundraising activities in your area. All our fundraisers are held to the Fundraising Institute of Australia’s Code of Conduct and Public Fundraising Regulatory Association conduct standards.
If you meet one of our fundraisers, we encourage you to ask questions about our programs and how your support can help restore sight.
What it means to be a Visionary
Becoming a Visionary means stepping into Fred’s shoes and continuing his vital work of restoring sight and transforming lives.
Our face-to-face fundraisers are out in the community to share Fred’s inspiring story and invite people like you to become a Visionary—joining a community of regular givers dedicated to ending avoidable blindness and transforming lives.
Fight injustice
9 out of 10 people who are blind don’t need to be. By giving monthly, you’ll help end avoidable blindness.
Support Fred's legacy
Fred was a visionary who proved that one person could change the world. Your commitment helps carry on his work and fulfil his dream of a world where no one is needlessly blind.
Make a lasting impact
Monthly donations allow us to plan ahead, train eye care professionals, build clinics, and invest in innovative solutions to bring affordable eye care to the most remote and underserved communities
Our promise to you
We know your support is built on trust, and we’re committed to safeguarding it. Here’s how we ensure transparency and uphold the highest standards in our fundraising efforts:
Your privacy
Your personal information is always protected. We handle your data with care and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Regulatory standards
Our fundraisers operate to the highest standards. As members of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA), we comply with strict regulations to ensure transparent, ethical, and professional fundraising practices.
We welcome feedback
Your experience matters to us. If you have any questions or feedback about our fundraisers, contact us on 1800 352 352 or at visionary@hollows.org—we’re here to help.
Thank you for restoring sight
Every dollar raised through our face-to-face fundraising program helps us continue Fred’s legacy: restoring sight, training local doctors and nurses, and building sustainable eye care systems in over 25 countries.
Thanks to supporters like you, we’ve been able to transform millions of lives. Together, we can keep Fred’s dream alive and make sure no one is left behind in the fight against avoidable blindness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our face-to-face fundraisers undergo training to ensure they understand our programs, the work we do, and how we use donations. All of our fundraisers are also issued with a formal identification badge and carry the necessary permits to fundraise in your area. If you ever have any doubts, please feel free to ask to see their ID, or contact us directly on 1800 352 352 or at visionary@hollows.org
The Foundation works with a small number of face-to-face suppliers who are specialists in providing this form of fundraising. Partnering with external agencies allows us to reach more people and raise vital funds efficiently, ensuring more of your donations go directly to restoring sight and fighting avoidable blindness.
Our contracts require that suppliers must be compliant with and abide by all workplace laws. We also require that face-to-face fundraising suppliers must be a member of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association, the self-regulatory body for face-to-face fundraising in Australia.
These fundraisers are passionate about our mission and undergo extensive training to ensure they represent Fred’s vision and values with integrity.
Our fundraisers are carefully selected and undergo comprehensive training to ensure they can provide accurate information about our work. This includes understanding Fred’s vision, the impact of avoidable blindness, and how donations help fund life-changing programs. They also receive regular updates on our latest initiatives, so they are always equipped to answer your questions confidently and competently.
Our face-to-face fundraisers are not volunteers; they are paid professionals whose role is to engage with the community and inspire support for our cause. Our fundraisers are deeply passionate about our work and are trained to build meaningful, long-term relationships with our supporters.
These fundraisers are passionate about our mission and undergo extensive training to ensure they represent Fred’s vision and values with integrity.
If you have any questions or concerns about a face-to-face fundraiser you’ve encountered, please contact us on 1800 352 352 or send us an email to visionary@hollows.org. We take any feedback seriously and are happy to assist in any way we can. Your trust is vital to us, and we’re here to ensure every experience you have with The Fred Hollows Foundation is positive and transparent.
Our face-to-face fundraisers are focused on inspiring people to join us as Visionaries—monthly donors who help sustain Fred’s legacy of fighting avoidable blindness. This approach ensures we have reliable, ongoing support to fund long-term programs and provide sight-restoring care where it’s needed most. The fundraisers are required to enter payment details into a secure portal for security and privacy reasons, which only The Foundation will have access to process monthly donations. Cash is not accepted for accountability reasons and for the security of our fundraisers.
If you’d like to make a one-time donation, you can do so securely via our website or by contacting us directly at 1800 352 352.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to transparency and accountability. Your donation will go directly to our sight-restoring programs, including cataract surgeries, training eye health professionals, and providing sustainable eye care in communities around the world. We publish annual reports that outline how donations are spent, so you can see the real difference your support makes.
We understand that circumstances can change, and we are always here to help. If you need to modify or cancel your monthly donation, you can easily do so by contacting us at 1800 352 352 or via email visionary@hollows.org. We’ll assist you with the process quickly and professionally.
Yes. Every dollar counts and contributes to Fred’s mission of eliminating avoidable blindness. In fact, in some countries, just $25 can help restore sight to someone. The combined efforts of all our supporters help us fund vital surgeries, train healthcare workers, and build sustainable eye care systems in underserved communities worldwide.
Your privacy is extremely important to us. We take all necessary precautions to ensure your personal details, including your donation information, are kept secure. Our fundraising team follows strict protocols regarding privacy, and all transactions are processed securely. If you ever have concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly at 1800 352 352 or at visionary@hollows.org. You can read our Privacy Policy here.
If you’d like to do more than just donate, there are plenty of ways to get involved! You can become a Visionary, attend one of our events, or even fundraise on our behalf.
