IRIS

The Indigenous and Remote Eye Health Service (IRIS) is a national program improving the delivery of eye health services in rural and remote communities

[IRIS @IRISProgram]

Close the gap day tomorrow and a time to reflect on the great work done by the IRIS program to contribute to this initiative. 522 lives changed through sight saving cataract surgery. @GregHuntMP Thank you for your support of this program.

[IRIS @IRISProgram]

It's glaucoma awareness week and it's time to #treatyoureyes by seeing your local ophthalmologist! Find your local ophthalmologist here https://t.co/XbA1ZOvDPS

[IRIS @IRISProgram]

Merry Christmas from IRIS to all our supporters, @GregHuntMP and the team who has made this program such a success. May 2021 see more people in more places be helped by IRIS. #doctorsforall #closingthegap #indigenouseyehealth

[IRIS @IRISProgram]

IRIS team on the way to Katherine for the final Installment of this round to #closethegap in #indigenoushealth. The 500th cataract is in our sight! #irisprogram #closingthegap https://t.co/mfU7doCbH6

[Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association @AIDAAustralia]

Australia’s first Aboriginal surgeon, the highly acclaimed ear, nose and throat surgeon, Associate Professor Kelvin Kong has been awarded the prestigious Menzies Medallion.
Read more here: https://t.co/SUMyOFR08V

[ASO @ASOeyesurgeon]

Don't miss the fascinating story of Neil Hansell, a man who woke one morning blind in both eyes due to neglect of his Type 2 Diabetes. Tuesday 6PM (AEDT). Register now: https://t.co/waMoWHUkJi #diabetes #NoSugarNovember #NoSugarNoRegrets #diabetesawareness #diabetic #eyecare

[IRIS @IRISProgram]

Stunning! #LestWeForget #lestweforget2020

[Lara Vella @vella_lara]

#LestWeForget

[IRIS @IRISProgram]

We are proud to support Indigenous health through our sight-saving, life-changing work! #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek2020 #NAIDOCWeek

[IRIS @IRISProgram]

Learn why it is so important to have your eyes tested if you are suffering from type 2 diabetes #diabetes #diabetic #eyecare

[Insight News @InsightOphtNews]

The @ASOeyesurgeon has joined forces with Australian of the Year and @sightforall founder Dr James Muecke ahead of #WorldDiabetesDay2020 to highlight the dangers of excessive sugar consumption. @DiabetesAus @presidentaso

https://t.co/z2PsoV0OGp

[NAIDOC @naidocweek]

Happy #NAIDOCWeek2020; A week borne from a day of protest, #NAIDOCWeek each year reminds us of the ongoing aspirations of our communities as they continue the movement towards justice and equality.

[Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle @DiabetesCircle]

https://t.co/VZqF5ypMVN

[IRIS @IRISProgram]

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)’s fourth annual report entitled Indigenous eye health measures 2020 is out now
https://t.co/jXoCoew3Zs

[IRIS @IRISProgram]

IRIS Co-chair Dr Bill Glasson reveals why Indigenous and remote eye health care services are so scarce… and what we can do to close the gap. (Interview courtesy of Kerri-Lee Harding, NITV Radio/Podcast, SBS) https://t.co/RdXbThIxxn @MarkCoultonMP @keithjpitt

[IRIS @IRISProgram]

Fantastic idea to build awareness!

[NAIDOC @naidocweek]

We've proudly partnered with @woolworths to nationally distribute the #NAIDOCWeek 2020 poster which features the stunning artwork of Noongar & Saibai Islander artist Tyrown Waigana. Posters available from Woolworths’ outlets - until stocks last - from Wed 21 Oct.

[IRIS @IRISProgram]

Another great interview by IRIS Co-chair, Dr Bill Glasson, about how absolutely vital this service is to people across Australia! #ruralhealth #indigenoushealth #eyesurgery #eyehealth #closingthegap

https://t.co/r365j06CZH

[IRIS @IRISProgram]

Great interview by Dr Bill Glasson this morning on ABC radio about what makes the IRIS program so unique - and so valuable - to #indigenous #eye #health. (Starts at 1.12.17) #closingthegap #indigenouseyehealth #cataractsurgery #cataracts #eyehealth
https://t.co/5pnUH1cTKQ

[SARRAH @SARRAHealth]

HAPPY ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS DAY!!! 🥳🎈🎉Today we are celebrating all #AHPs and the AHPs providing a better quality of life for Australian rural and remote communities #AHPsDay2020 #SARRAH #ruralhealth #alliedhealthisessential

[NepeanEye @NepeanEye]

1 million Australians who have never had an eye examination #gettested #eyehealth #ophthalmology

[Deadly Choices @DeadlyChoices]

What a Deadly Decade! We are proud to have helped thousands and thousands of mob over the last ten years make Deadly Choices for their health with the help of our dedicated staff and all our deadly ambassadors. Here’s to ten more deadly years! 1️⃣0️⃣ 🖤💛❤️

[IRIS @IRISProgram]

Many great doctors out there worth nominating! Do it now!

[Rural Health Pro @ruralhealth_pro]

Nominations are now open for RDN’s Rural Medical Service Award. Nominate yourself or a fellow GP who has provided exceptional health care in rural NSW for over 35+ years. https://t.co/f5VHFQxjqe #ruralhealth #ruralgp #RH20