Martu man Corban Clause Williams’ mission to share his stories while supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health

July 10, 2025 – Specsavers launches its new range of limited-edition frames in collaboration with Martumili artist Corban Clause Williams to support the work of The Fred Hollows Foundation.

Now in its 16th year of partnership, Specsavers and The Fred Hollows Foundation are working towards the mutual goal of closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s eye health. In 2024 alone, the funds from this partnership helped The Fred Hollows Foundation and its Indigenous Australia Program to screen 15,981 people, conduct 187 cataract surgeries and provide 3,288 treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy*, together with its partners.

This year’s limited-edition range sees Martu man Corban Clause Williams, from Parnngurr community in the Karlamilyi National Park, Western Australia, design a collection of four frames featuring colourful artwork inspired by his life and culture. In his artwork ‘Kaalpa’, Corban presents a striking aerial interpretation of his grandfather’s Country. Through a modern lens, he maps the land with symbolic shapes that represent key features such as yapu (rock), warla (lake), claypans, karru (creek), and tuwa (sandhills). While his work is deeply influenced by stories passed down from his grandfathers about the Pujiman (traditional desert-dwelling) days, as a young artist Corban brings his own artistic voice to the canvas. ‘Kaalpa’ is both a tribute to ancestral knowledge and a contemporary reimagining of Country, reflecting the living, dynamic nature of culture through the eyes of a new generation.

“I like to travel, but I worry about home,” Corban explains. “My favourite memories with my family are the times we spent together out in the swamp area between Newman and Kumarina. Nan, Pop, Mum and Dad would tell funny stories about our family and make me laugh, I’d help them make a fire and tea, and we would hunt for bush tucker.”

Alongside his community work, Corban uses his artwork to express his love for home and preserve its tradition and culture. “I come to Martumili to paint about my Country, where my grandfather walked around and collected food, and visited the same rock holes I do. I paint to keep my culture and stories and share with others.”

Corban’s love for his home Country has inspired him to work to preserve tradition and culture in the region, through his involvement in community programs. “I work teaching cultural awareness with Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa and help the YMCA with youth programs” Corban continues.

“Being able to share my art, and through that, my story, means so much to me, and having the opportunity to give back to my community through the work of The Fred Hollows Foundation is a special thing.”

Corban Clause WIlliams has given permission for his artwork ‘Kaalpa’ to be transferred to the frames, with $25 from each pair sold donated to The Fred Hollows Foundation.

The limited-edition frames will be available in store and online at Specsavers.com.au from July 10th 2025.

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Closing the Eye Health Gap

Currently, 90% of vision loss experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples is treatable or preventable, and Specsavers and The Fred Hollows Foundation are aiming to change this.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults are three times more likely to have vision impairment or go blind than non-Indigenous Australians, and cataract is 12 times more common among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians than other Australians. Yet over one-third of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults have never had an eye exam.

Over the past 16 years, our donations have helped The Foundation and its Program Partners to:

143,463

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people screened

4,845

cataract surgeries conduct

15,059

treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy provided

1,180

other sight saving operations provided

1,193

health care workers trained to deliver culturally responsive care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

500,000

Specsavers is aiming to raise $500,000 for The Foundation through the sale of these limited-edition glasses.

FRED HOLLOWS 15

33913247 | 2 pairs single vision $199

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Limited edition glasses featuring artwork from sisters Tarisse and Sarrita King. Their artwork beautifully captures the diverse landscapes of Australia’s top end, reflecting on the lives of families and communities who inhabit the land. The strokes and dots symbolise the ever-changing growth of community, connection, and culture. These round frames feature nose pads and a burgundy painted rim to complement the artwork.

FRED HOLLOWS 16

33913254 | 2 pairs single vision $199

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Limited edition glasses featuring artwork from sisters Tarisse and Sarrita King. Their artwork beautifully captures the diverse landscapes of Australia’s top end, reflecting on the lives of families and communities who inhabit the land. The strokes and dots symbolise the ever-changing growth of community, connection, and culture. The frame front features a polished translucent burgundy acetate. These rectangular frames will suit most face shapes.

FRED HOLLOWS SUN RX 10

33913261 | 2 pairs single vision $199

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Limited edition glasses featuring artwork from sisters Tarisse and Sarrita King. Their artwork beautifully captures the diverse landscapes of Australia’s top end, reflecting on the lives of families and communities who inhabit the land. The strokes and dots symbolise the ever-changing growth of community, connection, and culture. These round sunglasses are crafted from polished acetate and feature a keyhole bridge.

FRED HOLLOWS SUN RX 11

33913278 | 2 pairs single vision $199

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Limited edition glasses featuring artwork from sisters Tarisse and Sarrita King. Their artwork beautifully captures the diverse landscapes of Australia’s top end, reflecting on the lives of families and communities who inhabit the land. The strokes and dots symbolise the ever-changing growth of community, connection, and culture. These square sunglasses are crafted from polished acetate and feature a keyhole bridge.