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Chloe's proud as punch
- Hearing
Seven-year-old Chloe is proud of the cochlear implant she received 18 months ago as part of RIDBC’s SCIC Cochlear Implant Program in Newcastle, north of Sydney.
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Study – Testing the ‘Measure of Early Vision Use’ (MEVU)
- Vision
Researchers from Australian Catholic University are testing a new measure to describe how a child uses vision in everyday activities.
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Lara is kicking goals
- Hearing
11-year-old Lara is a passionate rugby league fan and player who is kicking goals, on and off the field.
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From the first day to the last – RIDBC supports Benj at school
- Vision
For students in their final year of school, one word always springs to mind. Exams. 18-year-old Benj is one of those students who will sit the Higher School Certificate exams in coming months.
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Literacy the winner for Western Sydney children
- Vision
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National Simultaneous Story Time came to life for Western Sydney children with sensory disabilities last week, from the comfort of their own homes, using videoconferencing technology.
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Giving back the way forward for Louise
- Hearing
Ten years on from the cochlear implant that transformed her life, Louise is the Financial Controller of the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy and Board Member of Deaf ACT.
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RIDBC Volunteers are life-changers
- Vision
- Hearing
This week (18-24 May 2020), we are celebrating National Volunteer Week, celebrating ‘Changing communities. Changing lives’.
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Learn from a world-leading vision impairment expert
- Vision
Parents and educators of children with vision impairment can benefit from a course with American Dr Karen Wolffe, a favourite presenter at the RIDBC Renwick Centre.
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Emily's right at home with telepractice
- Hearing
It wasn’t the first time 2-year-old Emily had surprised mum and dad, but this surprise was priceless.
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Achieving your potential with our support during the COVID-19 crisis
- Hearing
Little Emily had been learning to wave for months but it wasn’t until her early intervention session was delivered online that she waved beautifully for the first time.
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Leo's wish to read granted
- Hearing
Twelve-year-old Leo has always loved to be active, but when he started karate in 2018, it was clear he had truly found his passion.
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Video conferencing with vision impairment
- Vision
As we experience more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic, we are turning to technology more than ever before to stay connected with friends and family.
