Great News: The World Health Organisation has announced that Australia is the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem.

And Rotary has been part of that success story!

Thank you to our Project Partners

Our EndTrachoma Projects

2nd Washer-Dryer Trailer donated to WA

Ampilatwatja provided with Community Laundry

Handmade Laundry Bags for Ampilatwatja

Philatelic Garbology raises $70,000 for EndTrachoma Projects

2000 Toiletry Kits for 2000 Children in Alice Springs Remote, NT

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EndTrachoma in RDU.ONE

Very exciting to see 3 pages of RDU.ONE allocated to EndTrachoma. See pages 41 to 43

Thank you Pack & Send Burwood Village

Great Customer Service is a real treasure when you find it, and find it we did at Pack & Send Burwood Village (Vic.)

Papua New Guinea eliminates Trachoma

In a landmark public health achievement, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating...

Rotary team members loading donated goods from trolley

Sally & Peter Dell - 3rd trailer load to Alice Springs

A trailer loaded with donations of Toiletry kits from Girl Guides in Whyalla, knitted blankets from Warragul, shoes from DIK, clothes from Geelong and so much more......

Two Rotary members smiling leaning on washing machines

PDG Ian Dyball coordinates Community Laundry in Ampilatwatja

In August 2024, PDG Ian Dyball travelled to Ampilatwatja in the NT for the final set up of the Community Laundry donated by EndTrachoma.

Rates of Trachoma in Australia

Rates of trachoma in Australia are steadily decreasing: 2016: 4.5% of the at-risk population 2019: 4.5% of the at-risk population 2021: 3.3% of the at-risk population 2023: 1.8% of the at-risk population

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