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Macular Disease Foundation Australia

MDFA is a charity committed to reducing the impact of macular disease in Australia.

MDFA is committed to reducing the impact of macular disease in Australia, including age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of legal blindness in Australia.

13/11/2025

Living with diabetic retinopathy or macular oedema? This World Diabetes Day, take the first step towards protecting your vision.

Eye Connect is our free and personalised support service providing tailored and reliable information for people living with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema.

With Eye Connect, you’ll find support, guidance and confidence to manage your eye health. Take the Eye Connect Check and see if we can help at www.mdfoundation.com.au/eye-connect-check

13/11/2025

“Staying on top of regular check-ups, leaning on the people around you, and taking things one day at a time has made all the difference for me.”

Jo, a member of our community, lives with diabetic macular oedema – a serious eye condition that can cause progressive damage to your macula before you even notice any changes in your vision. That’s exactly what happened to Jo.

Tomorrow is World Diabetes Day, and to mark the occasion, Jo has kindly shared her diagnosis story to help raise awareness and encourage others to prioritise their eye health.

Read Jo’s full story here: https://www.mdfoundation.com.au/news/facing-the-unknown/

If you or someone you love is living with diabetic macular oedema or diabetic retinopathy, Eye Connect is here to help. It’s our free support program offering information, guidance, and connection to others who understand - https://www.mdfoundation.com.au/eye-health-support-when-you-need-it/

10/11/2025

Today, we honour and remember all who served in wars and conflicts.

08/11/2025

Jo felt terrified when she was told she needed eye injections for her diabetes-related eye condition.

If you or a loved one feels the same, contact Eye Connect. It’s a free service from Macular Disease Foundation Australia that offers evidence-based and personalised support.

Take the free 60-second check to get you to the tailored support for your vision: https://www.mdfoundation.com.au/eye-connect-check or call us on 1800 111 709.

07/11/2025

PRPH2-associated retinal dystrophy is one of the most common inherited retinal diseases in Western Australia - but there’s still much to uncover about how it develops.

That’s why our 2025 funded researcher Dr Samuel McLenachan and his team at the Lions Eye Institute, University of Western Australia, are studying how different variations in the PRPH2 gene and related genes influence how this condition appears and progresses. By deepening our understanding of these genetic changes, their research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better predictions for people living with inherited retinal diseases.

Help us support researchers to bring hope for sight: https://www.mdfoundation.com.au/get-involved/donate/donate-to-our-christmas-appeal-2/

04/11/2025

Every breakthrough begins with a single act of generosity. With an extraordinary $500,000 gift by long-time friend and supporter Elisabeth Macdonald, we established the Elisabeth Macdonald Memorial Award, funding life-changing research for people living with macular disease in rural and regional settings, far from specialist care.

This Christmas, you can continue Elisabeth’s legacy of compassion and vision. Donate today and help us reach our 25th anniversary goal of raising $1 million to protect sight for generations to come - https://www.mdfoundation.com.au/get-involved/donate/donate-to-our-christmas-appeal-2/

30/10/2025

Did you know diabetes-related eye conditions affect approximately 25% to 35% of the 1.5 million Australians diagnosed with diabetes, and are the leading cause of preventable blindness in working-age adults?

Jo feared losing her sight due to a diabetes-related eye condition. With Eye Connect, you can access free, evidence-based guidance to help manage your eye health and live well with confidence. Join Eye Connect today. Call 1800 111 709 or visit www.mdfoundation.com.au/eye-connect-check

30/10/2025

Join Australian media icon and Patron of Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) Ita Buttrose AC OBE, alongside renowned dementia expert Professor Henry Brodaty AO, for an exclusive and free online conversation celebrating Ita’s powerful new memoir, Unapologetically Ita.

Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm AEDT

Hosted by UNSW’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), this intimate conversation will explore:
- Ita’s reflections on her father’s dementia diagnosis
- Her candid views on ageing, ageism and resilience
- The importance of brain health and dementia research

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from two passionate advocates for healthy ageing.

Register now to secure your spot:
https://unsw.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oTmOGV2iSs6slLhsFs6qCw #/registration

29/10/2025

Since 2007, Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) has championed for all people with vision loss to be able to access affordable low vision aids and technologies.

Thanks to the 18 years of advocacy by MDFA and the macular disease community, the Australian Government is reforming the in-home aged care system, and the new Support at Home program will finally include funding for low vision aids and technologies - helping older Australians live independently for longer.

Read the full story in our latest newsletter or order your free copy: https://www.mdfoundation.com.au/resources/our-summer-2025-newsletter-is-out-now/

28/10/2025

Last weekend, The Sydney Morning Herald's Good Weekend Magazine shone a spotlight on the remarkable life and career of Australian media icon and Macular Disease Foundation Patron, Ita Buttrose AC OBE. In this fantastic profile, Ita reflects on the milestones, challenges and causes close to her heart – including her work with MDFA.

Read it here:https://cdn.mdfoundation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/27150816/Itas-story-The-survivor.pdf

27/10/2025

A big thank you to Nine News’ Amber Sherlock and her mum Elizabeth for sharing their AMD story in the latest edition of our Vision Voice newsletter.

Personal experiences like theirs help us build understanding and connection across our community.

You can download the newsletter here. https://www.mdfoundation.com.au/news/celebrating-25-years-of-impact-vision-voice-research-edition-out-now/

23/10/2025

When Sue was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), she turned to Macular Disease Foundation Australia and joined the free Eye Connect support service. Eye Connect gave her the reassurance she needed – and so much more.

Through Eye Connect, Sue says she felt calmer, supported, and truly understood.

If you’re living with AMD, Eye Connect is here for you too. Compassion, clarity, and trusted support are only a call away.

Visit this link to see if Eye Connect is for you www.mdfoundation.com.au/eye-connect-check

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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