Queensland Vision Initiative
Queensland Vision Initiative
The Queensland Vision Initiative Inc is an alliance of 23 vision related organisations working together with the aim of developing a comprehensive eye health program for the Queensland population.
The commitment of the Australian Government to develop the National Framework for Action to Promote Eye Health and Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss (National Framework), along with the evolution of the Victorian Vision Initiative, inspired the development of the Queensland Vision Initiative (QVI) in 2003. QVI was established as an incorporated association on 28 July 2006.
The aim of QVI is to reduce the incidence of avoidable vision impairment and blindness within the Queensland population. The key objectives are to:
- develop an integrated and comprehensive eye health promotion model in Queensland through a spirit of collaboration between the eye health sector and broader health community
- improve referral pathways to appropriate services for those with vision impairment
- encourage professional development for the broader health care community to ensure eye health is incorporated as part of holistic health care to reduce avoidable vision impairment and blindness
- increase public awareness of the importance of eye health and encourage the community to participate in preventative strategies.
Projects and activities
QVI has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, under the National Eye Health Initiative demonstration grants program to run two pilot projects:
- Metropolitan referral pathway project
- Regional referral pathway project.
QVI has also received funding from Queensland Health to run the eye health for Indigenous Queenslanders project.
For more information on these projects visit the QVI web site.