ASO International Eye Care Expo

Do you care about advancing global eye health and making a difference in communities where it is needed most?

Join us on the ASO International Eye Care Mission to Vietnam (14 – 20 September 2025) for an immersive experience surrounded by like-minded peers and leaders in outreach and those seeking to assist in improving healthcare across the world.

Experience the ‘Paris of the Orient’, the cultural heart of Vietnam, surrounded by the River Delta on this seven-day educational program that will take you onto the frontlines of local eye health services.

It is an opportunity to experience second-world ophthalmology, how it works, what you can do, and how you can help — with the added benefit of being able to bring the family or a friend for a tax-deductible getaway close to home. 

The proposed program aims principally to provide an understanding of eye health services and ophthalmology practices and services in Vietnam and examine how we might contribute to bridging any gaps experienced by our ASEAN friends.

As a delegate, you can expect to hear from foreign affairs representatives as well as Australian-trained ophthalmologists who are now working on the ground. 

An enjoyable bonus of the program will be exposure to the ancient culture of Vietnam and its modern tourism attractions with local knowledge from our very own CEO, Kerry Gallagher AM. 

As a member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, Kerry lived in and worked closely with Vietnamese communities and developed a lifelong respect and appreciation for the people and local culture. 

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

Interested in attending? You can express your intent to attend by registering your interest here.

However, to secure your place, please download and complete the ASO International Eye Care Mission booking form, returning it via email to aso@orbittravel.au. 

Alternatively, you can directly contact our Travel Partner, Orbit World Travel:

Ros Chillingworth and Karen Hartley
+61 (07) 5556 7222
aso@orbittravel.au