News

News

News

Read the latest news and events at RIDBC, as well as
personal stories of children, staff and volunteers.

Featuring

Aly's come a long way

[ ]Aly's come a long way

Aly was born with significant hearing impairment, but you would hardly know it from listening to her today. After years of dedication and support from her family and teacher's at RIDBC, Aly's language and speech are developing well. Aly's confidence has also improved dramatically – she no longer feels shy about presenting her 'news' to her class at the RIDBC Rockie Woofit Preschool.

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


Events

30/08/2008
Art Exhibition

Gallery Oscar is delighted to present its Spring Exhibition in conjunction with Qantas Pathfinders with 10% of sales going to their charity, the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children at North Rocks.
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14/09/2008
Stars of Opera Australia in concert

Leading performers from Opera Australia, Hye Seoung Kwon, Nicole Youl and the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra brass ensemble will donate time and talent to raise funds and awareness for the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC).
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27/09/2008
Horizon Race Day

The Horizon Committee's annual Horizon Race Day, gives an excuse to dress-up and enjoy the excitement of the races all whilst raising money for the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children.
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Press releases

Click thumbnail image to read this press release [ ]Locals splash out with Justin Norris for charity

Australian swimming superstar Justin Norris joined over 50 locals at the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children’s 2008 Hunter Splash Swimathon

Click thumbnail image to read this press release [ ]Bulldogs and Maxim gives RIDBC kids an action packed afternoon

Recently, students from the RIDBC Thomas Pattison School met some of their football heroes thanks to the Parklands Foundation and Maxim Home Loans

Click thumbnail image to read this press release [ ]Hearing Awareness Week 2008

RIDBC is speaking out this Hearing Awareness Week (Aug 24 – 30) to raise awareness of the importance of diagnosis and early intervention for children with hearing impairment.

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