🎉 Join us at the 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference! (NATSIEHC26)

NATSIEHC26 is heading to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Naarm/Melbourne – Wurundjeri Country, from Monday 11 May to Wednesday 13 May 2026.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference. What started as a determined gathering in 2017 has grown into a national force for change — a space to centre mob, grow leadership, and transform how eye health care is understood and delivered in our communities.

This year’s theme, “Seeing Our Way: Innovation, Excellence and Healing,” not only celebrates First Nations leadership, knowledge, and community strength but it is also the tenth year of NATSIEHC. Across three unforgettable days, you’ll be part of powerful conversations, inspiring keynotes, cultural experiences, and hands-on workshops — all driving towards better eye health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples!

✨ Why you should be there:

• Hear from mob, Elders, health professionals, and community leaders
• Connect with sponsors, policymakers, researchers, and innovators.
• Celebrate culture through performances, the JilIpia Nappaljari Jones Memorial Oration delivered by Auntie Janet Richardson, and our unforgettable Awards Night and Gala Dinner at the exclusive Members Dining Room at the MCG catered by Native by Dylan.
• Become a sponsor and experience the MCG like never before — with on-field sponsorship networking and behind-the-scenes tours.

🎟️ Tickets are limited — secure yours today!
Early bird pricing is now open. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the only national conference dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health.

If you are an existing member of the First Nations Eye Health Alliance (FNEHA) or a Friend of FNEHA, you will be emailed a special discount code for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference 2026. This code entitles you to a 10% discount on your registration. Please check your inbox for the email containing your unique code. If you haven’t received it, be sure to contact us for assistance. We look forward to seeing you at the conference! If you would like to become a member and receive discounted NATSIEHC26 conference tickets, along with other exclusive FNEHA member perks, please click here to apply.

Special Discount for FNEHA Members and Friends of FNEHA

The MCG also known locally as the 'G, is a sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria. Founded and managed by the Melbourne Cricket Club, it is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, the eleventh-largest stadium globally and the second-largest cricket stadium by capacity. 

The traditional owners of the land on which the MCG is situated are the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, a part of the Kulin Nation. This area, including the Yarra Park precinct, holds deep cultural and historical significance as a meeting place for the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung for countless generations. 

The MCG has formalised its commitment to reconciliation by launching a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), an initiative by Reconciliation Australia. The MCG and the Australian Sports Museum highlight the history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes and people connected to the MCG. 

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