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New support for people with diabetes-related eye conditions
MDFA has expanded its free Eye Connect service to support Australians living with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema.
New research award targets vision health in regional and rural Australia
The Elisabeth Macdonald Memorial Award, announced on World Sight Day (9 October 2025) and marking the start of MDFA’s 25th anniversary year, will fund innovative research focused on improving diagnosis, treatment, and support for people living with macular or retinal disease outside major cities.
MDFA announces $200,000 grant for Geographic Atrophy (GA) research
Learn more about the MDFA 25th Anniversary Award and how to apply
Our Spring 2025 newsletter is out now
Read the Spring 2025 edition of the Vision Voice newsletter.
MDFA invests $1 million into macular disease research
Macular Disease Foundation Australia today announced it has awarded more than $1 million to eight groundbreaking research projects as part of its 2025 funding round.
Macula Menu: Mediterranean-style dishes for eye health
In this Macula Menu, you’ll find some of our favourite recipes that are both delicious and packed with eye-healthy ingredients.
Volunteer spotlight: Leeloo’s role in building connection and support
Leeloo, one of our dedicated Peer Support Facilitators, volunteers her time to helping build a space where people living with macular disease can connect and feel stronger. To close out another fantastic National Volunteer Week (#NVW2025), Leeloo shares what motivates her to contribute her time and energy to supporting our community.
May is Macula Month – Protect Your Vision, Take Action Today
May marks Macula Month, a national call to action for Australians to prioritise their eye health and take steps to prevent vision loss caused by macular disease.
Letting go of the wheel
The Hon. Jillian Skinner AM reflects on stopping driving at night; new research on driving cessation released
This series of short videos answers the big questions about age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, your eye health and living with low vision.
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