At an operational level, RSB Client Services continues to look at ways to support clients through this very confusing and changing period, with the ultimate goal of opening up new avenues for service provision to people who are blind or vision impaired, and to continue to offer client choice in the services that they receive. Government of South Australia Department for Communities and Social Inclusion NSW Government | Health Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs ACT Government Australian Government Department of Health Australian Government Department of Social Services Disability Employment Services My Eye Health Program James Bardsley, Manager, Client Services The My Eye Health Program (MEHP) commenced in South Australia in 2010 with the aim to raise community awareness about eye health, focusing on the early detection and prevention of eye disease. Delivering more than 650 presentations in both metropolitan and rural areas, the MEHP has reached close to 15,200 people in South Australia. Targeting a wide variety of groups within the community including service organisations, health care professionals and special interest sectors, MEHP presentations inform attendees about common causes of vision loss, including Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataracts and Glaucoma. In addition, the program aims to educate and create awareness of eye health, including prevention, available eye-care services, referral protocols and vision loss management. Working closely with the Aboriginal Health Council of SA (AHCSA) and the Adelaide Crows, in 2013/14 MEHP Community Educators also continued to look at ways to improve Aboriginal eye health. The RSB and all MEHP program partners would like to thank His Excellency, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AO CSC RANR, the Governor of South Australia for his involvement as Patron of the My Eye Health Program in 2013/14. With thanks to My Eye Health Program Partners: Freemasons Foundation RANZCO Sight For All give the My Eye Health Program presentation 5 out of 5, the information was “I beneficial and we were able to have some practical experience with the simulation glasses” Health Care Worker (Aboriginal Health Services) RSB Dog Service Chris Muldoon, Manager, RSB Guide Dog Service
At an operational level, RSB Client Services continues to look at ways to support clients through this very confusing and changing period, with the ultimate goal of opening up new avenues for service provision to people who are blind or vision impaired, and to continue to offer client choice in the services that they receive. Government of South Australia Department for Communities and Social Inclusion NSW Government | Health Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs ACT Government Australian Government Department of Health Australian Government Department of Social Services Disability Employment Services My Eye Health Program James Bardsley, Manager, Client Services The My Eye Health Program (MEHP) commenced in South Australia in 2010 with the aim to raise community awareness about eye health, focusing on the early detection and prevention of eye disease. Delivering more than 650 presentations in both metropolitan and rural areas, the MEHP has reached close to 15,200 people in South Australia. Targeting a wide variety of groups within the community including service organisations, health care professionals and special interest sectors, MEHP presentations inform attendees about common causes of vision loss, including Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataracts and Glaucoma. In addition, the program aims to educate and create awareness of eye health, including prevention, available eye-care services, referral protocols and vision loss management. Working closely with the Aboriginal Health Council of SA (AHCSA) and the Adelaide Crows, in 2013/14 MEHP Community Educators also continued to look at ways to improve Aboriginal eye health. The RSB and all MEHP program partners would like to thank His Excellency, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AO CSC RANR, the Governor of South Australia for his involvement as Patron of the My Eye Health Program in 2013/14. With thanks to My Eye Health Program Partners: Freemasons Foundation RANZCO Sight For All “I give the My Eye Health Program presentation 5 out of 5, the information was beneficial and we were able to have some practical experience with the simulation glasses” Health Care Worker (Aboriginal Health Services) RSB Dog Service Chris Muldoon, Manager, RSB Guide Dog Service
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