The Glaucoma Foundation of Australia lnc. was incorporated in 1988 when a Council and officers were appointed. It is a non-profit registered charity. The Foundation's mission is to minimise visual disability from glaucoma. It accomplishes this by:

• increasing community awareness and understanding of glaucoma and the need for regular eye checks;
• supporting glaucoma patients and their families, especially with information;
• funding glaucoma research.

In 1999 the Foundation changed its name to Glaucoma Australia. New medicines, advances in diagnostic equipment and new therapeutic procedures are being developed all the time. Glaucoma Australia disseminates information about these developments as widely as possible.

Glaucoma Australia offers counselling to sufferers, produces an informative newsletter and holds regular support group meetings. Willing volunteers perform much of its administrative work.

The Association works with other organisations, individuals and groups in Australia and overseas to achieve its aims.

MISSION STATEMENT
"Working to minimise sight disability from glaucoma."

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Mr Michael Braham, President
Assoc Prof. Ivan Goldberg, Vice President
Mr Grant Feitelberg, Hon Treasurer
Mrs Imogen Steiner, Hon. Secretary
Mr Anthony Chapman-Davies, Council Member
Prof. Jonathan Crowston, Council Member
Dr Guy D'Mellow, Council Member
Mr Daniel Goldberg, Council Member
Mr Ron Spithill, Council Member
Assoc Prof. Amanda McBride, Council Member
Dr Mark Walland, Council Member

 

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mrs Beverley Lindsell

 

HOW CAN YOU HELP
Glaucoma Australia depends on private donations from individuals, groups and companies to carry on its important work. There is much work to be done and our need for funds urgent.

Donations are most welcome. Donations of $2 or more are fully tax deductible.

If you would like to assist in the Association's work by sending a donation please click here to access our donation form.

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If you would like to subscribe to the Newsletter please click here to go to our subscription forms.

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A number of glaucoma sufferers and friends of Glaucoma Australia have already provided for our Association through their Wills. Click here to go to a suggested Form of Bequest.

This site was updated and all material reviewed on 16 December, 2008

Disclaimer:
This site is intended to help users understand glaucoma. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy of this information. This information is not a substitute for the advice and recommendations of health professionals. Always consult a health professional prior to any decision regarding your eyes or other health concerns.

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