CTST — Diabetes eye care
Check Today, See Tomorrow
Health promotion resources to support awareness of diabetes eye care and promote the importance of yearly eye checks for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with diabetes.
In June 2026, stewardship for the CTST resource suite transitioned from Minum Barreng: Indigenous Eye Health Unit to the First Nations Eye Health Alliance (FNEHA), supporting ongoing access to these resources for communities, health services and practitioners across Australia and aligning with FNEHA's commitment to First Nations leadership, community-led approaches and improved eye health outcomes.
Cultural Warning
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that these resources may contain images, voices and names of people who have died.
About Check Today, See Tomorrow
Check Today, See Tomorrow (CTST) was developed in response to clearly identified gaps, community need and sector priorities in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health. Evidence shows lower rates of regular eye checks and diabetes eye checks, later detection of diabetic retinopathy, and higher rates of preventable vision loss and blindness.
Diabetes is a major cause of vision loss and blindness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Up to 98% of vision loss and blindness from diabetes is preventable with early detection and follow-up treatment. Everyone with diabetes is at risk of going blind. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with diabetes require a yearly eye check to reduce their risk of vision loss and blindness.
Stewardship transition — June 2026
In June 2026, stewardship for the CTST resource suite transitioned from Minum Barreng: Indigenous Eye Health Unit to the First Nations Eye Health Alliance (FNEHA), supporting ongoing access to these resources for communities, health services and practitioners across Australia and aligning with FNEHA's commitment to First Nations leadership, community-led approaches and improved eye health outcomes.
Key messages
- Promote yearly eye checks as part of diabetes care (in line with NHMRC guidelines)
- Encourage early detection and timely treatment
- Support community awareness and action around diabetes eye care
- Provide evidence-based, consistent messaging on diabetes eye care
Who these resources are for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with diabetes
Families and carers
Older people
Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners
Health promotion workers
Diabetes educators
Eye health coordinators
Nurses and doctors
Primary health care teams
Community organisations
Print resources
Print and education resources
Print-ready files are available for download. Information regarding future printed resource availability, campaign merchandise and ordering arrangements will be provided by FNEHA as these arrangements are finalised.
FlipchartA4 landscape · 24 pages
Eye Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Diabetes Landscape Flipchart
CardAvailable in A5 and A4
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Card
Campaign posters
Posters
Check Today, See Tomorrow posters support conversations about diabetes and eye health and encourage regular eye checks. Download the digital posters or order printed copies for use in health services, community spaces, events and health promotion activities.
PosterCTST
Control your Diabetes and Save your Sight
Available in:A2A3
PosterCTST
Don't be Shame, Go and Get an Eye Check
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PosterCTST
I See, You See, we All See our Country
Available in:A2A3
PosterCTST
As I Grow Older, I Want to See Tomorrow
Available in:A2A3
PosterCTST
Don't Sugar Coat It, Don't Make Excuses
Available in:A2A3
PosterCTST
I Didn't Listen, I Never Realised, Diabetes Can Affect Your Eyes
Available in:A2A3
Multimedia
Videos, TV and radio
Music videos, personal stories, television and radio advertisements, and behind-the-scenes campaign development material from the Check Today, See Tomorrow campaign.
Music Videos
Music videos created with community members across three regions to raise awareness about diabetes eye health.
Personal Stories
Community members share their personal experiences with diabetes and eye health.
TV & Radio
Television and radio community service announcements from the Check Today, See Tomorrow campaign.
Radio advertisementCTST
'Check Today, See Tomorrow' diabetes eye care campaign (Radio)
Radio advertisementCTST
Losing Your Sight – Check Today, See Tomorrow (Radio)
Radio advertisementCTST
Getting Your Eyes Checked – Check Today, See Tomorrow (Radio)
Campaign Videos & Development
Behind-the-scenes and campaign development resources.
How to use these resources
Clinics
Diabetes consultations, yearly eye check reminders, waiting room promotion, patient education
Community
Health promotion events, outreach services, community health activities, one-on-one education
Digital
Social media, digital screens, community communications
Workforce
Health worker education, staff learning, training and professional development
Acknowledgement
The CTST campaign and resources were developed in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health services and eye health stakeholders, including participating communities in Looma (WA), Deception Bay (QLD) and the Grampians (VIC), with creative support from Gilimbaa Indigenous Creative Agency and Indigenous Hip Hop Projects.
Need to adapt a resource for your community?
Organisations interested in community-specific adaptations, localisation, local imagery or messages, campaign artwork use, or permissions are encouraged to contact FNEHA.
[email protected]Order free printed resources
Health services, community organisations and practitioners can order free printed CTST resources for use in clinics, waiting rooms, outreach and community education.
Questions about resources?
Contact FNEHA for ordering assistance, larger quantity enquiries, digital resource help, or adaptation and localisation enquiries.
[email protected]