Sunglasses donated for use in indigenous communities
Brisbane Water Rotary Club has been donated 50 pairs of sunglasses for use in remote indigenous communities.
Donated by Ettalong Diggers, the UV 400 glasses were delivered to club patron, photographer Mr Ken Duncan.
"Mr Duncan has been working with the indigenous people of Central Australia, helping wherever possible," said club president Ms Cherie Simpson.
"In 2010 Walk a While Foundation was established with the primary objective of walking alongside indigenous people using creative and visual arts as common ground."
Ms Simpson said: "Cataracts, pterygium and macular degeneration are a major issue.
"We hope that, by wearing the glasses, at least some of our traditional owners can protect their eyes."
Pictured are vice president Ms Jayne Mote with Rotarian Ms Kim Cole from Diggers.
SOURCE:
Newsletter, 1 Jul 2022
Cherie Simpson, Rotary Brisbane Water