ENEA — Regular eye checks and lifelong eye health
Eyecare Now, Eyecare Always
Resources to promote regular eye checks through the annual MBS 715 health check and support awareness of eye health throughout life.
In June 2026, stewardship of the ENEA 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 Eyecare Now, Eyecare Always
Eyecare Now, Eyecare Always (ENEA) is a suite of eye health promotion resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. These resources aim to promote regular eye checks, particularly through the annual 715 Health Check, and increase awareness of eye health, refractive error, cataract, diabetic retinopathy and trachoma (including trichiasis).
Since their release, ENEA resources have been distributed nationally and used by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, health services, eye care providers and community organisations across Australia.
Stewardship transition — June 2026
In June 2026, stewardship of the ENEA 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 regular eye checks as part of comprehensive primary health care
- Increase awareness of eye health and vision throughout life
- Encourage uptake of the annual 715 Health Check and associated prevention, early detection and follow-up eye care
- Support awareness of refractive error, cataract, diabetic retinopathy and trachoma (trichiasis)
- Provide consistent, evidence-based eye health messaging
Eye Health Heroes
Community leaders and eye health champions
The Eyecare Now, Eyecare Always multimedia resources feature Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health champions, community leaders and health professionals.
Nornie Bero
Meriam woman of Mer Island, Torres Strait
Chef
Dr Kristopher Rallah-Baker
Yuggera, Warangu and Wiradjuri man
Australia's first Indigenous ophthalmologist
Karlie Noon
Proud Gamilaroi woman
Astronomer
Kiwirrkurra Rangers
Kiwirrkurra traditional owners and rangers
Traditional owners and rangers
Who these resources are for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Families and carers
Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners
Health promotion workers
Eye health coordinators
Primary care staff
Eye health professionals
Health services
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.
Brochures & Flipcharts
Posters
Promotional resource
Digital resources
Social media resources
Multimedia
Eye Health Heroes and campaign videos
Multimedia resources featuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health champions, community leaders and health professionals.
How to use these resources
Clinics
Conversations about regular eye checks, annual 715 Health Checks, waiting rooms, patient education
Community
Health promotion events, outreach services, community education
Digital
Social media, digital screens, community communications
Workforce
Workforce development, staff learning, training and professional development
Acknowledgement
The ENEA campaign and resources were developed in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health services and eye health stakeholders across Australia, including Project Steering Group members, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reference Group, workshop participants including people with lived experience. Campaign branding and artwork were developed in collaboration with Gilimbaa.
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.
heyyoumob@fneha.com.auOrder free printed resources
Health services, community organisations and practitioners can order free printed ENEA 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.
heyyoumob@fneha.com.au