Winter 2019
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From the bottom of her ear
June 27, 2019In 2015 Tamara Donnelly experienced the best day of her life, the birth of her first child, Mackenzie Jane. All too quickly this beautiful moment would be disrupted by confusion and anxiety, as her little girl failed her first newborn hearing test, then...
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CEO Welcome
June 27, 2019Welcome to our Winter edition of Sight+Sound. As we seek the warmth and comfort of the indoors, now is the perfect time to catch up with all that’s been happening at the Eye and Ear. On our front page we have the inspiring story of Mackenzie, who is...
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Every guide dog has his day
June 27, 2019On April 24 we celebrated International Guide Dog Day. This is an opportunity to pay tribute to the dogs that do incredible work to support the independence of those living with vision impairment and loss. The day is particularly important to us because...
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Thank you to the Collier Charitable Fund $100M of support
June 27, 2019In 2018 the Collier Charitable Fund who has provided wonderful support to the Eye and Ear over 32 years reached an incredible milestone. The distribution of their charitable grants exceeded $100 Million. The Collier sisters, Alice, Annette and Edith had...
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Community Eye Forum
June 27, 2019In May we held our Community Board Meeting which also served as a “Community Eye Forum” as it incorporated a forum focusing on Glaucoma. Professor Keith Martin, Managing Director of the Centre for Eye Research Australia and Dr George Kong from...
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Hon. Jenny Mikakos visits for launch of Ocular Genetics Clinic
June 27, 2019In May the Honourable Jenny Mikakos Minister of Health marked the opening of a new clinic for genetic eye conditions, a partnership between The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Chief Executive Officer Mark Petty said...
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Everyone has the right to feel safe
June 27, 2019Family violence is a serious problem in Australia. More than one woman is killed per week in our country by a current or former partner. If this were a disease we would declare it to be an epidemic. It affects all kinds of relationships and has a direct...
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Volunteer Profile: Georgia Dickson
June 27, 2019At just 19 Georgia Dickson is one of our youngest volunteers. She can usually be found on a Thursday assisting both staff and patients in Day Surgery. She will greet new arrivals, assist with paperwork, or direct families and carers to waiting areas. The...