See Here Print
 

 

Establishment of See Here / Te Orokohanga o 'See Here'

In 2005, the Trust's attention was drawn to the needs of New Zealand children, particularly those under 15, with mild and moderate vision and hearing deficits.  Research was commissioned in this area, including a literature review and interviews with a selection of key people with relevant knowledge.  This research concluded that limited resources seem to be available for children with vision impairment, particularly those with less severe impairments.

The Trust's Youth Education Fund had also alerted the Trust to the increasing demand for assistance with funding for children's glasses.  After a process of narrowing the options, agreement was reached that a project for vision related issues in children should be established.

A number of approaches were considered by See Here, and it was decided that an evidence-based model similar to that used by Project HIEDI (Hearing Impairment: Early Detection and Intervention) was well aligned with the purpose and values associated with the Trust's childhood vision project.

A project team was formed in April 2006 and the project was named See Here in 2007.  Work has since intensified, and has focused on

  • Reviewing research in the field
  • Gathering information and views from key stakeholders - parents, clinicians, policy makers
  • Writing a report based on the research and views, including recommendations on improving current policy and practice
  • Working to improve public policy and practice in line with the recommendations.

 

Information for parents and educators/ Hei pānui mā ngā mātua me ngā kaiwhakaako

Please go to this page to find downloadable versions of brochures for families and educators.

 

Key Documents, Updates and Other Documents / Ngā tuhinga matua me ngā pūrongo hou

Please go to this page for the latest documentation and updates related to See Here.

 

Endorsements / Ngā tautokonga

Please read this page for a list of organisations that have endorsed See Here's Consensus Statement.

 

More information / He pūrongo atu anō

For more information on the project, or to receive a copy of our regular stakeholder updates by email, please email our Project Manager, Janet Digby at janet@levare.co.nz.