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Fred Hollows was Born
Fred Hollows was born in Dunedin, New Zeland, on the 9th of April 1929. Pictured here, Fred (middle) and his siblings. -
Attended University of Otago
Attended Medical School at this university from 1951-1955. -
Moorfields Eye Hospital
Fred Hollows began his training at Moorfields Eye Hosptal in London, to study Ophthalmology. -
Associate Professor of Ophthalomology
Moved to Australia to become an Associate Professor of Ophthalomology at the University of New South Wales -
Visited Aboriginal Communities
Fred visited the Gurindji camp in the Northern Territory which turned his focus to the severe lack of healthcare in the Aboriginal communities. He was shocked by the number of individuals suffering from blindness that could have been prevented. -
Aboriginal Medical Service
Set up the first community run Aboriginal Medical Service, located in Redfern. -
World Health Organisation
Visited Nepal to reduce the cost of eye care and assist in the training of local technicians. -
Fred Hollows Foundation
The non-profit aid organization is founded by Fred Hollows. -
Fred Hollows Died
Fred was burried at Bourke.
