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.
Amy Barling
Audiometry Nurse
Michaela McGuinness
Project Manager
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Dana Brown
Nurse Screener
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.
Rachel Mills - Volunteer Director
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Donna Rees - Volunteer Director
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Sue Went - Volunteer Treasurer
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DUBBO VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE
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
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WELLINGTON VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE
Peter Pringle
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Belinda Bourke
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Leeanne Lee
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GILGANDRA VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE
Natalie Thurston
HEAR OUR HEART VOLUNTEERING CLINICIANS
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.
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.
