Our new South Pilbara program serving the townships of Tom Price and Paraburdoo and the communities of Wakathuni and Bellary Springs is now being funded by Rio Tinto. We are excited to partner with Rio to put a customised and fully equipped new Earbus into the region along with multi-year funding to ensure program continuity. Despite interruptions caused by Covid-19 we have already done 2 visits to local schools and communities and have follow-up visits re- commencing in July.
Read MoreOur focus during COVID-19 has been prioritising the safety of Aboriginal children and communities and preserving all staff and jobs, but impacts have been widespread and profound. Earbus has successfully adjusted to the new “abnormal” like many other businesses – working from home, changes to physical distancing, elimination of external contacts and meetings, enhanced hygiene protocols and reduced airline travel.
Read MoreAdjusting to the new COVID-19 reality is a common challenge for every health organisation, its staff and consumers and forces us to re-think existing paradigms and priorities. At Earbus Foundation we have significantly increased already high levels of vigilance around hygiene and set up new protocols for ensuring all work environments are regularly cleaned.
Read MoreIn late 2019 Earbus Foundation was asked to assist in recovery efforts on the Indonesian island of Lombok by supporting children with ear disease and hearing issues. In January this year CEO Paul Higginbotham made a reconnaissance and familiarisation trip to the orphanage to assess need and resourcing.
Read MoreEarbus Foundation has reached the iconic mining town of Collie for the first time with screening being delivered to schools and families as part of our SW Program.
Read MoreThis month Earbus Foundation provided an Outreach service directly to the Goldfields community of Cosmo Newberry for the first time, part of 6 planned annual visits.
Read MoreThis month Earbus Foundation provided an innovative ear health screening training module for childcare workers in the Kwinana region of the greater Perth metropolitan area.
Read MorePerth’s favourite rugby team, Western Force, has named Earbus Foundation as the beneficiary of its upcoming Indigenous Appreciation Match this Friday night against Kagifa Samoa. Force players joined students at Guildford Grammar School to hand-paint their boots which will be donated to raise funds for Earbus Foundation.
Read MoreAs of 29 January 2019 all Earbus Foundation of WA staff will be working from our new head office in Perth city at 122 Aberdeen Street Northbridge
Read MoreSince October 2015 Earbus Foundation of Western Australia has delivered the newborn hearing screening program in WA’s private maternity hospitals on behalf of the WA Health Department.
Read MoreEarbus Foundation of WA has been named a finalist in the Western Australian section of the highly prestigious Telstra Business Awards
Read More100 Women is a Perth-based giving circle, which enables everyday people to be involved in creating a world where women and girls can live safely with access to health, education and economic freedom.
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