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Vision for Tomorrow: Supporting Sight Restoration in Bali
In May, the Foundation was proud to partner with FINNS Bali to host Vision for Tomorrow, a fundraising dinner dedicated to restoring sight and transforming lives through accessible eye care. Held at Amalfi Restaurant, FINNS Beach Club, the event brought together 107 guests, including philanthropists, business leaders, and members of the Bali community. Throughout the…
JFF Australia Annual General Meeting 2026
The Foundation was pleased to welcome supporters, donors, and friends to the JFF Australia Annual General Meeting on 6 May 2026 at the Dalkeith-Nedlands Bowling Club in Perth, Western Australia. Attendees received updates from across the Foundation, including program achievements, strategic priorities, financial performance, and future plans, while reflecting on another year of impact made…
Congratulations to Prof. Bill Morgan AO
The John Fawcett Foundation is delighted to congratulate Professor Bill Morgan, Chairman of the John Fawcett Foundation Australia (JFFA), on being appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the King’s Birthday Honours. This prestigious recognition acknowledges Prof. Morgan’s distinguished service to ophthalmology, medical education, research, and community health over a career spanning…
Welcoming New Board Members and Thanking Our Departing Directors
We extend our sincere thanks to Norbert Hoegerl OAM and David Miller OAM, who have retired from the JFF Australia Board this year after many years of dedicated service. Norbert has been a tremendous supporter of the Foundation since its early beginnings, contributing his professional technical expertise and practical knowledge to help strengthen our eye…
2026 JFF Annual Appeal
Dear Friends of JFF, It takes less than 20 minutes to restore someone’s sight. Yet for many people across Indonesia, that moment may never come. Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of preventable blindness, yet the surgery to treat them is simple and highly effective. The challenge is access. Many people living in remote…
Ramadan Campaign: Buka Mata. Buka Hati. (Open Eyes. Open Hearts.)
During the holy month of Ramadan, the Foundation launched the “Buka Mata. Buka Hati.” (Open Eyes. Open Hearts.) campaign, inviting our community to share the spirit of compassion and generosity by restoring sight to those in need. Throughout Indonesia, millions of people continue to live with preventable or treatable vision impairment simply because they cannot afford the care…