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

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).

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Events

9/08/2008
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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10/08/2008
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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31/08/2008
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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Press releases

Click thumbnail image to read this press release [ ]Anne's generosity pays off

Long-time Rainbow Lottery supporter, Anne Mackie, was recently presented with first prize in draw 63 of the Rainbow lottery at RIDBC Nepean Preschool, Glenmore Park.

[ ]Straight from the author's mouth

The annual Horizon Committee Author's Lunch will take place on Thursday 26 June with, two of Australia's most well-known authors on show

Click thumbnail image to read this press release [ ]Richard Torbay visits RIDBC

Speaker of the NSW Legislative Assembly and Member for Northern Tablelands, Richard Torbay, went back to school during a visit to the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children.

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