2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference

Name: 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference
Start: 2026-05-11T08:00:00+1000
End: 2026-05-13T16:00:00+1000
Location: MCG

Mon, 11 May, 8am - Wed, 13 May, 4pm 2026 AEST

MCG

East Melbourne VIC, Australia

First Nations Eye Health Alliance

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🎉 Join us at the 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference! (NATSIEHC26)

The NATSIEHC26 is heading to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Naarm/Melbourne – Wurundjeri Country from Monday 11 May to Wednesday 13 May 2026.

This year’s theme, “Seeing Our Way: Innovation, Excellence and Healing,” not only celebrates First Nations leadership, knowledge, and community strength but it is also the tenth year of NATSIEHC. Across three unforgettable days, you’ll be part of powerful conversations, inspiring keynotes, cultural experiences, and hands-on workshops — all driving towards better eye health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples!

✨ Why you should be there:

Hear from mob, Elders, health professionals, and community leaders
Connect with sponsors, policymakers, researchers, and innovators.
Celebrate culture through performances, the JilIpia Nappaljari Jones Memorial Oration delivered by Auntie Janet Richardson, and our unforgettable Awards Night and Gala Dinner at the exclusive Members Dining Room at the MCG catered by Native by Dylan.
Become a sponsor and experience the MCG like never before — with on-field sponsorship networking and behind-the-scenes tours.

🎟️ Tickets are limited — secure yours today!
Early bird pricing is now open. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the only national conference dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health.

Special Discount for FNEHA Members and Friends of FNEHA

If you are an existing member of the First Nations Eye Health Alliance (FNEHA) or a Friend of FNEHA, you will be emailed a special discount code for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference 2026. This code entitles you to a 10% discount on your registration. Please check your inbox for the email containing your unique code. If you haven’t received it, be sure to contact us for assistance. We look forward to seeing you at the conference! If you would like to become a member and receive discounted NATSIEHC26 conference tickets, along with other exclusive FNEHA member perks, please click here to apply.

The First Nations Eye Health Alliance
We are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled charity focused on building our vision our way. The First Nations Eye Health Alliance (FNEHA) is the principal voice and Australia’s first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye care peak body. We lead from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deep knowledge and lived experience to influence and engage our collective obligations across the health community. Working nationally, we partner with the sector to build equitable changes to eye health and vision care nationally for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The First Nations Eye Health Alliance

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Limited

SYDNEY OFFICE

Address: 4/23 Chamberlain Street, Campbelltown, Sydney, NSW, 2560

Email: ceo@fneha.com.au
Phone: (02) 4677 7012

MELBOURNE OFFICE

THE COMMONS - 54 Wellington Street, Collingwood, VIC, 3066

Email: comms@fneha.com.au

Phone: 0434 476 901

Web: www.fneha.com.au

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Click here to view NATSIEHC26 Terms and Conditions

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The First Nations Eye Health Alliance (The Alliance) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation focused on improving the eye health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within Australia. The Alliance utilises traditional and contemporary knowledges/pathways to develop equitable health approaches that stop preventable vision loss and blindness in First Nations people.

The Alliance carries the vision of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to see the enactment of equitable improvements in eye health and vision care outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our work contributes to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, building towards a collective national approach to empower First Nations communities so that they are healthy and flourishing.

The Alliance was born out of key discussions at the 2022 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference (NASTIEHC) on Larrakia Country in Darwin, NT where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health professionals from across the country called for a dedicated body to lead the advancements needed to improve eye health and vision care outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The Alliance provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working in the eye care and vision sector along with their allies, a space to connect, learn and be supported. By becoming a member of The Alliance, you can help to strengthen First Nations leadership and voice within the eye health and vision care sector.

Our Vision & Mission

We are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organization focused on building our vision our way. We lead from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deep knowledge and lived experience to influence and engage our collective obligations across the health community. Working nationally, we partner with the sector to build equitable changes to eye health and vision care nationally for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Mon, 11 May, 8am - Wed, 13 May, 4pm 2026 AEST

MCG

East Melbourne VIC, Australia

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