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Donate your items to RIDBC’s Book and Toy Fair

Donate your items to RIDBC’s Book and Toy FairIf you have old books, toys, CDs, DVDs, videos or records, why not donate them to RIDBC’s Book and Toy Fair which will be held on 28 & 29 June. Items can be dropped off to RIDBC’s North Rocks campus during business hours.

Alex Hawke presents RIDBC Thomas Pattison School with new flag

Click thumbnail image to go to this storyAlex Hawke MP Federal Member for Mitchell visited the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) last week to present its RIDBC Thomas Pattison School with a new Australian Flag and to participate with students in a flag raising ceremony.

Youngsters support RIDBC with fruity fundraiser

Click thumbnail image to go to this storyNewington girls Caitlin Quan (9), Courtney Tong (9) and Shannon Tong (8) came up with the idea to use the abundance of lemons on the family lemon tree to make lemonade to sell, giving all funds raised to the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC). Their stall at Newington Marketing was extremely successful, selling out of stock and raising $1500 for RIDBC in the process.

Leisel laps it up for deaf and blind children

Click thumbnail image to go to this storySwimming superstar and Qantas Ambassador, Leisel Jones, was poolside for the 25th anniversary of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children’s (RIDBC) Splash for Cash swimathon on Sunday 30 March at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.

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Welcome to the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC), Australia’s premier provider of educational services to children with hearing and/or vision impairment.

Featuring

Chrissy

[ ]Chrissy

4-year-old Chrissy was born with extremely low vision. She also has low muscle tone and a weak immune system. But this bright, chatty, fashion-conscious young lady is also very determined and independent – qualities that have seen her come a long way with the help of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC).

» Read Chrissy's story
» How you can help children like Chrissy

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIDBC Teleschool

Melissa McCarthy performing videoconferencing

[ ]New service for regional and rural families

RIDBC is pleased to announce a new program known as RIDBC Teleschool, which combines the existing Remote Early Learning Programs for vision impairment and hearing impairment.

RIDBC Teleschool is also building on the success of these existing programs by now offering a school age service to children aged 6-18 with hearing impairment. The service is partially funded by the Commonwealth Government under the Invest to Grow initiative.

Find out more about RIDBC Teleschool.

Case study: Bella loves to talk!

 

For Parents

For parents

[ ]Be Informed

Advice and information for parents of a child with a hearing impairment, vision impairment, or both.

 

[ ]Educating Your children

Find out more about RIDBC's schools and services, how we work with parents, and RIDBC Teleschool.

 

How to Help

How to help

[ ]Volunteer

Be a volunteer, or join a fundraising committee.

[ ]Donate

Donate online now using our secure online facility, or donate through corporate giving, bequests, and more.

[ ]Events

Get involved in our events, or run your own, and join in the fun!

[ ]Buy an Entertainment™ Book

New item The brand new 2008/2009 Entertainment™ Books for your local area are now available from RIDBC - bigger and better than ever.