In 2024, Lions Eye Institute’s Lions Outback Vision (LOV) made a lasting impact on eye care, supporting 1,086 children across 21 schools in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions.
Using an innovative mobile screening van, cutting-edge telehealth services and visiting optometrists, LOV delivered essential eye care to some of Western Australia’s most remote communities, including the Katjungka region communities along the Tanami Track.
With Telethon’s support, the program focuses on detecting and preventing paediatric diabetic eye disease and myopia – which is critical in areas where access to healthcare is limited.
The team not only provided critical screenings and treatment, but also gathered invaluable data on Indigenous paediatric vision a critical step in addressing the unique challenges faced by these communities.
In 2025, Telethon is proud to help expand this life-changing program with the launch of the LOV Goldfields hub in Kalgoorlie, ensuring no child in Western Australia is left behind when it comes to vision care.