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Events

RIDBC has a wide range of events to suit almost everyone! View all current events below, or for more information, contact RIDBC on (02) 9871 1233.

9 Aug 08 Classical Indian dance and musical performance
Come and enjoy a culturally rich evening of classical Hindu lndian dance forms and music. Presented by the Jet Australia Foundation, all Proceeds will go to RIDBC and Jet Nethralaya, a school for children with vision impairment in Hyderabad, India.
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10 Aug 08 Sun-Herald 2008 City2Surf
Why not join over 60,000 other runners on Sunday 10 August for all the fun of the 2008 Sun-Herald City2Surf, and raise money for RIDBC at the same time!
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31 Aug 08 Hunter Splash 2008
Join Australian swimming superstar, Justin Norris for Hunter Splash 2008 on Sunday August 31 at the Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre, University of Newcastle.
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4 Oct 08 Qantas Pathfinders Charity Flight – with special guests Adam Spencer and Tara Moss
Come and enjoy an exciting and entertaining day aboard the 2008 Qantas Pathfinders Charity Flight to Alice Springs. Special guests, author, Tara Moss, and radio personality, Adam Spencer, will join passengers for a fun day trip exploring some of the best sites Alice Springs has to offer.
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Annual events

Splash for Cash

Splash for Cash is a swim-a-thon where anyone can participate, to raise money to support the early learning programs for children with hearing or vision impairment. You can come along to the official venue and swim as many laps as you can on the day, or host your own Splash-out (in another pool on another day of your choice), or simply sponsor someone who is swimming for Splash for Cash. Check the Splash for Cash websiteLink opens in a new window for all the details.

Hunter Splash

You can also support children in the Hunter Valley by swimming in the Hunter Splash on Sunday 31 August 2008 at the University of Newcastle's Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre. Check the Hunter Splash websiteLink opens in a new window for details.

Charity Flight

Every year for the past four years RIDBC and Qantas PathfindersLink opens in a new window host a fundraising flight to a delightful Australian destination. The day includes meals, tours and the odd surprise along the way. Previous destinations have been Longreach, Norfolk Island, Uluru, Hamilton Island, Tasmania and Sunshine coast and celebrities such as RIDBC ambassador Tara Moss have joined in the fun as well. Check the Charity Flight websiteLink opens in a new window for all the details.