The Chair’s Circle Continues to Grow

 

 

 
 

 
 

We have been deeply encouraged by the growing support for AVR Chair’s Circle—a community of leaders who have chosen to include Australian Vision Research in their future plans.

These pledges reflect a shared belief that ophthalmic research must continue beyond our own careers and lifetimes, helping ensure future generations of researchers have the support they need to pursue the discoveries of tomorrow.

This month, we invite you to watch our latest Chair’s Circle story, highlighting the enduring impact a legacy gift can have for generations to come.

If you would like to learn more about Chair’s Circle or explore leaving a legacy gift to AVR, we invite you to visit our website. We’d be honoured to have a conversation with you.

Learn more: https://australianvisionresearch.org/donate/thechairscircle/

 

 


 

For more than 70 years, AVR members have played a vital role in advancing Australian ophthalmic research. Your membership helps fund innovative research, supports the next generation of clinician-scientists and ultimately improves outcomes for patients across Australia.

Renew your membership by visiting the AVR website or, if you renew through your RANZCO membership invoice, please ensure AVR membership is included.

Retired RANZCO Fellows:
Did you know AVR offers a FREE Lifetime Membership option?

We’d love to welcome you as a Lifetime Member and continue your connection with Australia’s oldest organisation dedicated to funding ophthalmic research.

Thank you for your ongoing support and for helping advance ophthalmic research for future generations.

 

 
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Excellence Awards closing on July 31

If you know an individual whose contribution deserves recognition or wish to self nominate, we warmly encourage you to submit an application.

The 2026 AVR Excellence Awards categories include:

• AVR Women in Ophthalmic Research Award – proudly sponsored by ZEISS
• AVR Emerging Ophthalmic Researcher Award – proudly sponsored by Heidelberg Engineering
• AVR Distinguished Service to Ophthalmic Research Award

We look forward to celebrating the outstanding individuals helping shape the future of eye health and vision science in November at the 2026 RANZCO Congress in Auckland.

 

 

 
 

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Call for Information

In preparation for our 75th anniversary, we have been looking back at our annual reports from the past seven decades. We’re missing the ORIA annual reports from 1967, 1969 through to 1977, and 1984. If you have copies of these reports, could you please contact us at:

ceo@australianvisionresearch.org