The Trust was founded in memory of the late Behavioural Optometrist Sue Larter by her husband John and The Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists (ACBO). It was established in early 2012 to provide funding for disadvantaged children to access vision therapy and related services.
Ms. Larter was President of ACBO when she died unexpectedly in 2011 in a snorkelling accident, while holidaying with her husband on the Kermadec Islands, I,000 km north-east of New Zealand.
Professor Holden has been a major figure in international eye health and vision care for nearly 40 years. He has been instrumental in establishing and guiding a series of groundbreaking national and international organisations that continue to make important contributions in vision and eye health.
Professor Holden has been a major figure in international eye health and vision care for nearly 40 years
He said he looked forward to assisting the Trust to help as many children as possible to achieve their potential through improved vision and learning, and also to create a fitting memorial for Sue Larter.
