
JFF CREATE
OUR STORY
Since its inception, many senior medical professionals have volunteered with the John Fawcett Foundation, providing free, sight-restoring treatment to hundreds of thousands of Indonesians. Yet, rates of blindness in Indonesia remain amongst the highest worldwide.
This prompted Drs Qiang Li and Elaine Ong to ask the question – what if younger volunteers have more of a role to play?
Dr Qiang Li
Founder
Dr Elaine Ong
Founder
OUR VISION
Junior doctors and medical students interested in ‘making a difference’ through volunteering may often feel discouraged due to a lack of experience or expertise, particularly in a highly specialised field like ophthalmology.
Our aim was to show young volunteers that they can drive positive change, regardless of seniority.
Our vision is to encourage Australian and Indonesian junior doctors interested in ophthalmology and global health to fight global blindness through Charity, Research, Exchange, Awareness-building, Tutelage and Empowerment.


OUTCOMES TO DATE
– $12,177 raised, over 180 cataract surgeries funded
– Development of JFF’s first Electronic Medical Record
– 4 Young Volunteers supported to go on Exchange
– 1x Presentation at an International Ophthalmology Congress
VOLUNTEER WITH US
If you’re a junior doctor or medical student keen to make a difference, don’t miss your chance to get involved with the 2025 JFF CREATE program! Volunteers will have an opportunity to contribute to original epidemiological research, in addition to attending local and outreach eye clinics with the knowledgeable JFF team in Bali to witness the impact of their fundraising efforts first-hand.
If you’d like to volunteer, please click the button below to fill out the form and attach your CV. Applications are open to all Australian junior doctors and medical students.
Applications will close on 31st August 2024. Applicants who have progressed to the next stage will be contacted by 14th September 2024.
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