NATSIEHC22
Our Vision in Our Hands
About NATSIEHC22
NATSIEHC22 was held on Larrakia Country in Darwin, Northern Territory. The Vision 2030 Workshop at NATSIEHC22 brought together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health professionals who called for a dedicated body to lead advancements in eye health and vision care.
The Vision 2030 First Nations Workshop Report was co-authored by Shaun Tatipata and Lose Fonua and launched by the Minister for Indigenous Australians. This conference was the foundation for FNEHA's establishment.
Conference details
Dates: 24–26 May 2022
Location: Darwin, Larrakia Country
Co-hosted with: Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT)
Conference number: Sixth national conference
Leadership
Conference overseen by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership group
Leadership group chaired by Shaun Tatipata
First face-to-face gathering since COVID-19 disruption
Inaugural Jilpia Nappaljari Jones Memorial Oration
NATSIEHC22 saw the inaugural Jilpia Nappaljari Jones Memorial Oration — a new tradition honouring the legacy of Jilpia Nappaljari Jones and celebrating First Nations women in eye care.
The inaugural Oration was delivered by Jaki Adams.