News

Men's Health Expo - Whitehorse City Council

Whitehorse City Council hosted the inaugural Men’s Health Expo at Box Hill Town Hall on 30 November 2011.

Diabetes Australia Victoria Community Network Program - Annual State Conference

The Vision Initiative was invited to attend the Diabetes Australia – Victoria Community Network Program Annual State Conference on Saturday 22 October.

Inclusion of eye health and vision care information in the Well for Life program

Well for Life is a package funded by the Victorian Department of Health aimed to improve the health, independence and well being of residents living in aged care facilities. The Vision Initiative has partnered with the Aged Care Branch to review the Well for Life resources and ensure eye health and vision care is included in the appropriate sections.

Opening the gates on farmers health

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia promotes website launch

The following article was published in the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) enews on 10 June. This newsletter is issued to 3,500 Victorian pharmacists and their assistants.

Applications open for the Vision Initiative small grants scheme

Applications are now open for the Vision Initiative Small Grants Scheme, which aims to support groups or organisations from target agencies to organise a project that raises awareness of the importance of regular eye tests within their community.

Keeping it all in focus – the eyes have it

The Vision Initiative's Save Your Sight – Get Tested message is focused on early intervention in eye health issues—visit your optometrist or ophthalmologist or speak to your doctor and get tested.

Making a move - vision component

The Vision Initiative, in conjunction with member organisations, has developed a vision component for the Making a Move program to assist with the implementation of the compulsory eye health element of the program.