Celebrating First Nation Optometry Excellence with SWAMS  

Pictured: UDRH SW Optometry Student Gayle Garcia, Norman Brandon, Sarah Haynes  

Congratulations to Norman Brandon, UDRH SW Optometrist and Sarah Haynes, SWAMS Registered Nurse, on receiving the First Nations Eye Health Alliance Award for Exceptional Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health by an ACCHO at the 2025 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference held in Perth May 27-29 . This honour recognises  the outstanding commitment of the SWAMS/UDRH SW/UWA collaboration to improving eye health outcomes and supporting First Nations communities through culturally safe and accessible care. Well done on this remarkable achievement! 

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