MEET LAURA ING

Hello, I’m Laura. I was born and raised in Perth and as a young adult I moved north to Broome. There I completed my nursing degree at Notre Dame University with a focus on Aboriginal healthcare. Naturally, I developed a deep passion for working with Aboriginal people.

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Our Thanks to RioTinto

Our gratitude this month to Rio Tinto, generous partner of our Pilbara South Outreach Program. Earbus is delivering positive health outcomes for children in the communities of Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Wakathuni and Bellary Springs thanks to you!

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MID WEST EXPANSION: First visit to Karalundi

After an excursion trip to Perth in 2021 where Earbus checked and reported on student's ears, Karalundi College Principal, Dr John Corcoran, reached out for ongoing services, recognising the impact of ear problems on students' education and behavioural outcomes.

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Earbus Foundation of WA's 2021 Annual Report

"The ‘new normal’ of a COVID environment is characterised by uncertainty, unpredictability and frequent disruption. It challenges all of us in ways we have not previously experienced. Needless to say these impacts are often most keenly felt by those whom society leaves behind – Aboriginal children, families and communities are sadly in this cohort more often than not." - CEO and Co-founder Paul Higginbotham

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Meet Bonnesha Smith

My name is Bonnesha Smith. I'm 21 years old. I grew up in a little town called Moora, about 2 hours north of Perth. I'm a proud Yued women and I have one sibling, a brother. I moved to Perth because there are more employment opportunities than in Moora. I've always been passionate about community services and helping my culture. I've always wanted a job in this sector. After a few different jobs this past year I'm really happy to be at Earbus. The team has made me feel most welcome and I'm excited to take on the challenges of my new role.

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Raising Awareness, Building Capacity

Ear disease has been routine childhood experience for generations of Aboriginal children - parents are often not shocked by runny noses and pouring ears, having experienced them themselves as children. This “normalisation” of ear disease is a sad legacy that contributes to unacceptably high rates of infection and disease, and lack of timely treatment.

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Position Available: Health Educator

Working in partnership with the CEO and Director of Clinical Services & Outcomes, the Health Educator/Nurse Manager will be part of the Earbus Management Team, leading a team of dedicated and professional Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. This role will work across our Perth Head Office and regional and remote sites in WA.

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Position Available: Outreach Nurse

As part of a specialised clinical team facilitating screening, treatment and follow-up for the children and families we serve, in the regions where we operate, an Earbus Outreach Nurse works within our culturally appropriate visiting service delivery model to provide a complete medical pathway to Aboriginal children and their families suffering the effects of Otitis media and middle ear disease.

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