Empowering Vision, Changing Lives.
Giving Hope to See a Better Future
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+ PeopleExperiencing homelessness in Australia35,011 homeless people in NSW (ABS, 2021).10k0k
+ HomelessRequire glasses to see better in NSWInternational data demonstrates 31.2% of the homeless population suffers reduced vision short-sightedness, long-sightedness or reduced reading vision due to age.50
YearsTo reach all the homeless in NSW.At an average of 40 patients per outreach and 1 outreach per week, it would take 5 years to reach all the homeless in NSW.The Reality
Poor eye health among the homeless increases their vulnerability, making it harder to perform everyday tasks, access services and secure employment.
Our Story
Eyes of Hope was founded by 3 friends who simply saw a need. Working in the Optometric, Medical and Ophthalmology fields, they encountered people who needed eye care but could not access it, and so Eyes of Hope was born. It aims to bridge the gap to accessible eye care and glasses, hoping to make preventable vision impairment among the homeless and other marginalised populations, a thing of the past.
Our Mission
To provide free eye checks and glasses to the homeless population of NSW through a mobile eye clinic. Our mission is simple yet profound: to restore hope and open up new opportunities for those in need by improving their sight. Join us in creating a brighter, more inclusive future for those in need.
Help us do more
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Visionary Advocate
Restore Sight Monthly: Join our recurring donation program to give the gift of sight every month, transforming lives one pair of glasses at a time.
Give a Miracle
Purchase a pair of glasses on behalf of a homeless person for $20.
Vision Volunteers
Make an impact: volunteer with us today.
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