HEAR OUR HEART EAR BUS PROJECT
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    • Why does otitis media occur?
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​BEHIND THE HEAR OUR HEART EAR BUS PROJECT

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​The project began in late 2011 when Dubbo women Rowena Galway and Colleen Bruce joined forces with Donna Rees and Rachel Mills from the Dubbo and District Support Group for the Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Inc. (also known as Dubbo Deaf Club) to improve ear health services for children in Dubbo and surrounding districts.
Many members of the Dubbo Deaf Club have children with otitis media and other ear conditions and were eager to collaborate to make a difference.

We are proud to be a project of the Dubbo District Deaf Club.

THE HEAR OUR HEART PROJECT STAFF

We have a full-time Program Manager, a fulltime Nurse Screener, part time Audiometry Nurse and an Office Manager. Our dedicated staff work together to provide our service. 
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Amy Barling Audiometry Nurse
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Michaela McGuinness Project Manager
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Dana Brown Nurse Screener
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Shar Simpson Administration Officer
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Donna Lumber Healthy Ears Teacher

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

​The volunteer committee are responsible for Our fundraising, applying for grants and supporting staff where needed.
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Rachel Mills - Volunteer Director
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Donna Rees - Volunteer Director
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Sue Went - Volunteer Treasurer

DUBBO VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

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Emily Richmond - Volunteer Minutes Secretary
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Amber Benson - Volunteer Newsletter Coordinator
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Nicole Fidock - Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator
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Judy Armstrong

WELLINGTON VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE
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Peter Pringle
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Belinda Bourke
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Leeanne Lee

GILGANDRA VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE 

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Natalie Thurston

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HEAR OUR HEART VOLUNTEERING CLINICIANS
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Often, we have visiting Audiologists and Audiometrists from across Australia stay in Dubbo to volunteer their time providing hearing tests. Over the years, their contributions have been an invaluable part of our project, and schools always enjoy spoiling them with lovely morning teas and lunches.
We also love to treat our visiting clinicians with tickets to Taronga Western Plains Zoo, generously sponsored by the zoo.
Clinicians can count their visit towards their Certified Professional Development (CPD) points, and we can also assist with accommodation costs.

LOCATION:
ADDRESS: 
24 Erskine Street
Dubbo NSW, 2830
PO BOX 1923
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Office Email: [email protected]
Directors Email: [email protected]
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DONATE TODAY
Office​: (02) 6884 8751 / 0483 831 698
Director Donna Rees: 0419 534 447
Director Rachel Mills: 0413 687 671

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday
9:00am -3:00pm
  • Home
  • About us
    • Principal Sponsor
    • Local Major Sponsor
    • Creating our Ear Bus
    • Stories
  • Dubbo & District Deaf Club
    • Family camps
  • Education
    • What is otitis media?
    • Why does otitis media occur?
    • Treatments for otitis media
    • Other reasons why children get Otitis Media
    • Using sound systems to help children hear accurately in class
  • Hearing Testing
    • Humble beginnings
  • News/Events
    • Previous Newsletters
    • Awards
    • Current Events
  • How can YOU help? - Support the project here
  • Useful Links
  • Videos
  • New Page