Resources
We have developed a number of resources for students, teachers or anyone who wants to find out more about Fred Hollows and the sight restoring work of The Foundation.
They are designed to help you focus on and explore issues related to:
Get the Facts
Cataract blindness is the most common form of blindness in the world. It doesn't need to be this way. Cataract blindndess is avoidable which means it can be fixed. > find out more
In developing countries, blind children often miss a lot of school. They also have limited social opportunities. The same thing can also be said for sighted children of blind parents. > find out more
The Fred Hollows Foundation vision is of a world where no one is needlessly blind, and Indigenous Australians enjoy the same health and life expectancy as other Australians. > find out more
Millions of people around the world are struggling to survive - especially those in developing countries. For someone who is blind, this burden is much greater. > find out more
These information sheets provide an insight to our work both here in Australia and around the world. They cover issues related to cataract blindness, global blindness and Indigenous health. > find out more
Stuff for Schools
These plans were written by teachers for teachers. They cover issues related to poverty alleviation, cataract blindness and childhood blindness. > find out more
We also have a fun colouring-in activity highlighting the links between blindness and poverty
> Check it out
All of these materials can be downloaded and copied as many times as you like. We've also got a range of hardcopy resources, including posters and videos. Please contact us if you would like information about these.
Can you imagine not being able to see your family or friends because you had cataracts? Learn about the effects of cataracts with your own eye mask. Follow these easy instructions to make and decorate your own cataract simulation eye mask. You could then hold an art or colouring competition wearing your mask with your friends or class.
'In Fred's Footsteps' Photo Exhibition for Schools
Borrow this exhibition for your school. It includes a series of beautiful photos which demonstrates The Foundation's work around the world. It's free to borrow!
