The Learning Centre has information about avoidable blindness, Indigenous Australian health, and other development issues. There are also resources and ideas to help teachers raise class awareness and support syllabus objectives.
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Around 45 million people in the world are blind. 3 out of 4 don't need to be - most blindness can be either prevented or treated by simple and inexpensive interventions. Learn about the anatomy of an eye, cause, prevention and treatment of eye diseases, and the story of the intraocular lens.
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We work to improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous people in some of the most remote communities in Australia. Learn about Fred's special relationship with Indigenous Australia, our partnership approach to improving Indigenous Health, and the target to close the 10 year gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous life expectancy.
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Tackling avoidable blindness and Indigenous health is strongly linked to the promotion and protection of human rights and to the alleviation of poverty and social exclusion. Learn about blindness prevention and the Millennium Development Goals, the effects of blindness on children, and the links between blindness and gender, poverty, and disability.
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Use our lesson plans and our beautiful photo display to support syllabus objectives, raise awareness and stimulate discussion about Fred, The Foundation, avoidable blindness and Indigenous Australian health, in your classroom.
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