Eyes for Africa

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Eyes For Africa Charity (EFA) is an organisation facilitating no-cost ophthalmic surgery for people living in regional Ethiopia who would otherwise have no access to this service. Eyes For Africa is a non-government, non-religious, not-for-profit organisation.

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Eyes For Africa Charitable Foundation was established in 2007 and is a Registered Charity. Julie Tyers is its founder and principal driving force. Tyers is an ophthalmic nurse with over 30 years experience. She has also great experience from several trips with the College of Surgeons to Timor to assist with cataract operations there under an AUSAID funded project. In recognition of her work, Julie was honored to receive the Deakin University Leadership in Nursing Award for 2007. [1] [2]

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  1. ↑ "Deakin University Leadership in Nursing and Midwifery Awards". Archived from the original on 2010-05-10. Retrieved 2010-11-14.
  2. ↑ Deakin University Leadership in Nursing Awards 2007.
  3. ↑ "Eyes for Africa upcoming trips". Archived from the original on 2010-05-10. Retrieved 2010-11-14.
  4. ↑ Henry, Lauren (30 January 2011). "Bendigo nurse's Ethiopia trip provides perspective". Bendigo Advertiser.
  5. ↑ "News - Bendigo Advertiser". www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au.
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