HEAR OUR HEART EAR BUS PROJECT
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    • Family camps
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    • 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
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This unique local Dubbo charity was established in 1997 especially for adults and children who are deaf or hard of hearing.  Donna Rees was the Inuagral President

Run by volunteers, the club provides those affected by hearing difficulties with access to medical and educational assistance.

Of recent times they have installed sound systems in the classrooms of students with hearing difficulties to allow them to hear their teachers more clearly. 

In 2012 Dubbo Deaf started the Hear our Heart Ear Bus Project to support those with otitis media.

Contact the club President for meeting dates throughout the year. It is also advertised on DDDC FB page.
  • Parents of ALL children from Public and Private Schools/ Childcare
  • Parents of children with all types of hearing loss.
  • Parents with hearing loss themselves or no hearing loss at all!!!   ​​ ​

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Dubbo & District Deaf club are: 
  • Not-for-profit
  • A volunteer organisation
  • Always thankful for donations which are tax deductible
Donations to BSB 932 000  Account 717701​​

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Contacts:
[email protected]
Secretary- Peter Pringle
President- Hayley Corby
Vice President- Lydia Hawke
Treasurer- Donna Rees
Public Officer- Rachel Mills
Social Committee - Amy Barling


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OUR VISION

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  • Provide financial assistance to families of deaf/hard of hearing children for; trips to larger centres, to self-educate in workshops etc, which may necessitate travel and accommodation.
  • Provide assistance for medical trips to specialists.
  • Fund the expenses of guest speakers, for training and development of teachers, parents and students, including payment for their travel and accommodation as required by their organisations.
  • Raise funds to improve the educational facilities available to the Deaf/Hard of hearing children in Dubbo and surrounding district.
  • Give parents access to resources, equipment purchased by the support group. We have a small library that all members can use. It includes information on deafness, toys, books, some technological equipment specific for deaf individuals.
  • Provide emotional support to Deaf/Hard of hearing children, and their families.
  • Promote community awareness of Deafness and Hearing Impairment.
  • Organise group functions, family and student camps and meetings for the Deaf community and their families. This serves as an opportunity when families and children can mix, gain new friendships and support and learn from each other.
  • Act as a support network for families and the Deaf community.
  • Encourage inter-agency links for improved audiological, health and educational services provided to the Deaf and hard of hearing community.​

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Fundraising:
Activities that we are involved with include fundraising to support our local families. Most of our funding goes towards student/family excursions to give as many experiences as we can in the community.
Enjoy some fundraising photos below!


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The benefits of our fundraising:
All fundraising goes back into the children and their families.
Some recent examples are purchasing a vibrating baby monitor for a deaf mother, purchasing an ipad and sound system for use at school, purchasing baby sign language books, part funding local Teachers of the Deaf to attend conferences and of course the very popular family camps. See the tab under this one to look at camps over the years.

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 Newspaper articles:
 www.dubbophotonews.com.au/news/general-news/top-stories/item/4729-now-hear-this
 www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/2287282/poll-dubbo-deaf-club-looking-for-new-members/
 www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/5554131/over-126000-donated-into-the-dubbo-community-in-  community-partnership-program/
 
www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/1126616/swing-a-club-to-improve-ear-health/


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Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre​

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Royal Institute for Deaf
​ and Blind Children​

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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