Inaugural Ambassador
“It’s an honour to be the inaugural ambassador for Australian Vision Research…”
“I’m committed to supporting their mission to bring hope and solutions to people living with vision impairment”
A Trusted Voice. A Personal Connection. A Champion for Vision.
Australian Vision Research is proud to welcome Sandra Sully AM as our inaugural ambassador.
One of Australia’s most respected journalists and newsreaders, Sandra has spent over 35 years bringing the most significant national and global stories into people’s homes. Her calm authority, integrity, and unwavering professionalism have made her a trusted presence across generations of Australians.
Now, Sandra brings that same commitment to supporting eye health and vision research—a mission she embraces not only professionally, but with a personal understanding of how research can enhance wellbeing and transform lives.
“We seek to alleviate the burden from blindness and vision impairment through research that discovers new knowledge and improves patient outcomes and clinical practice.”
Phil Cenere
CEO
“Australian Vision Research aims to support the best quality ophthalmic research from Australian researchers. Our peer-review process enables us to fund really high-quality work.”
Prof Stephanie Watson OAM
AVR Chair
“It’s an honour to be the inaugural ambassador for Australian Vision Research….I’m committed to supporting their mission to bring hope and solutions to people living with vision impairment.”
Sandra Sully AM
AVR Ambassador