 |
Help ensure no one faces macular disease alone this Christmas
When Decima was diagnosed with macular disease, it was the support around her that helped her through, and continues to help her on difficult days.
Your Christmas gift today could mean more people like Decima have somewhere to turn for support.
.jpg)
"What would I do if I was on my own and had no one to reach out to?"
Over 25 years ago, Decima began
noticing changes to her vision. After being diagnosed with
age-related macular degeneration (AMD), she faced fear,
uncertainty and the prospect of losing her
independence.
She was suddenly forced to think about a
future that looked very different from the one she had
imagined for herself.
Over the years, everyday tasks
became more challenging. But through it all, she was never
alone. Decima found strength in the connections around
her.
"I've realised how you have to reach out
to other people. If I need help, I have to ask for it. If
I'm feeling low, I have to tell somebody" says
Decima.
With your help, we could ensure that everyone
who receives a macular disease diagnosis has somewhere to turn
for support.
Why your support matters
Every day, people contact Macular Disease Foundation Australia after receiving a diagnosis.
Many feel frightened, overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. Some simply want to speak with someone who understands.
That's why our Eye Connect service is so important.
Through Eye Connect, we provide access to trusted information, practical guidance and personalised support - free of charge - to help people living with macular disease navigate their diagnosis.
This Christmas, your generosity could help someone like Decima find the support they need, when they need it most.
Your gift helps through:
Support Services and Care
Through our free Eye Connect support services, one-on-one peer connection, and practical guidance, no one has to face the disease alone.
Advocacy
Representing the voice of the macular disease community, we fight to keep treatments and support services affordable and accessible for every Australian who needs it.
Research
As Australia's largest non-government funder of macular disease research, we fund scientists working toward better treatments and a world where far fewer Australians lose their sight.
Awareness
Our national awareness campaigns help Australians protect their sight by making them aware of the risks and how they can protect their sight.