Fred

Fred Hollows

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  • Fred Hollows was Born

    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 University of Otago

    Attended Medical School at this university from 1951-1955.
  • Moorfields Eye Hospital

    Moorfields Eye Hospital

    Fred Hollows began his training at Moorfields Eye Hosptal in London, to study Ophthalmology.
  • Associate Professor of Ophthalomology

    Associate Professor of Ophthalomology

    Moved to Australia to become an Associate Professor of Ophthalomology at the University of New South Wales
  • Visited Aboriginal Communities

    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

    Aboriginal Medical Service

    Set up the first community run Aboriginal Medical Service, located in Redfern.
  • World Health Organisation

    World Health Organisation

    Visited Nepal to reduce the cost of eye care and assist in the training of local technicians.
  • Fred Hollows Foundation

    Fred Hollows Foundation

    The non-profit aid organization is founded by Fred Hollows.
  • Fred Hollows Died

    Fred Hollows Died

    Fred was burried at Bourke.