Our 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 MoreSunsuper’s Dream for A Better World grant program held its national awards night in Brisbane on 6th March. Earbus Foundation was successful in the Community category, winning $30,000 first prize. We thank Sunsuper for their generosity and support which helps fund a customised, equipped bus for our South Pilbara program.
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 is proud to announce a 4-year partnership with Griffith University in Queensland to create the Harvey Coates Research Scholarship honouring our patron Professor Harvey Coates AO. Earbus support will fund a PhD student to conduct Otitis media research in Griffith University’s Institute of Glycomics on the Gold Coast.
Read MoreEarbus Foundation of WA wishes all our supporters, partners, sponsors, donors, clinicians and communities a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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 MoreAs a result of recent successful Impact 100 grants, Earbus Foundation will roll out screening and treatment programs in two regions of metropolitan Perth commencing February 2020.
Read MoreEarbus Foundation of WA is a finalist in two major giving circle awards in coming weeks, each worth $100,000 in grant support. Fremantle Foundation 100 will be decided Thursday 7th November and Impact 100WA awarded Tuesday 22nd October. Both grants are linked to extension of Earbus services to the metropolitan area, starting 2020.
Read MorePlease vote for us to win up to $50,000 in grants from Sunsuper’s Dreams for a Better World program. A mobile clinic is essential for Earbus to deliver necessary services to communities in the Pilbara and make a real difference in their lives and for their futures.
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