First Nations Eye Health Alliance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership transforming eye health and vision care.
The First Nations Eye Health Alliance is Australia's national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation and peak body for eye health and vision care. We bring community voice, leadership and evidence together to influence policy, strengthen systems and improve eye health outcomes for our people.
FNEHA is Australia's national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation and peak body for eye health and vision care. We bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, community voice and evidence into national decision-making, working with governments, communities and the eye health sector to strengthen systems and improve eye health outcomes for our people.
About FNEHA
Leading the development of the next National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Plan through community leadership, evidence and national collaboration.
Learn MoreStrengthening and growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health workforce and creating pathways into eye health and vision care.
Learn MoreLeading culturally strong eye health promotion that supports prevention, awareness, early care and informed choices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Learn MoreLeading and partnering in research that reflects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander priorities, strengthens evidence and supports community-defined outcomes.
Learn MoreDeveloping and advocating for culturally safe, community-controlled and connected models of eye health and vision care that meet the needs of our people.
Learn MoreInfluencing national policy, investment and system reform to address the structural drivers of eye health inequity and strengthen accountability for outcomes.
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National Plan
FNEHA is leading the development of the next National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Plan, bringing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, priorities, evidence and leadership together to shape the national direction for eye health and vision care.
FNEHA's national work originates from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, priorities and lived experience. Community voice shapes everything we do.
FNEHA brings Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander priorities, community voice and evidence into national decision-making. We work with governments and the eye health sector to strengthen policy, investment, accountability and systems so they deliver better eye health outcomes for our people.
Conference 2027
17–19 May 2027 | Adelaide Oval | Tartanya (Adelaide) on Kaurna Country
Australia's national gathering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health and vision care, bringing together community, leaders, the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector, researchers, clinicians, governments and partners to share knowledge, strengthen relationships and shape the future of eye health.
The First Nations Eye Health Alliance is pleased to share its first research publication, examining progress in preventing vision loss among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia.
Australia's national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak body for eye health and vision care welcomes the Government's commitment to closing the eye health gap and calls for a funded national plan and free glasses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The First Nations Eye Health Alliance is pleased to welcome the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) as a Silver Partner for NATSIEHC27.
Get Involved
FNEHA is built on the strength, leadership and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. Our Alliance brings together Mob, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and sector allies committed to community control, cultural safety and equitable eye health outcomes.
Whether you are Mob, a community-controlled organisation or an ally committed to this work, there is a place for you in our Alliance.
FNEHA works with governments, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, researchers, professional bodies, service providers, funders and other organisations committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, community control and equitable eye health outcomes.
