Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children in Sydney, Australia | Medical and health

Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 581 391

Address: 361-365 North Rocks Road, North Rocks 2151 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website:

Likes: 12428

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Doctor
• Medical and health
• Charitable organisation
• Disability service
• Audiologist

24.01.2022 Have that special someone who’s notoriously hard to shop for? We’ve got you covered this holiday period! Gift an Entertainment Membership with great savings and offers on dining, activities, attractions, shopping, and more! Purchase a membership as a gift or for yourself before 31 Jan 2021 and RIDBC will receive up to a bonus $20 from your purchase. Do good while doing your Christmas shopping! >> https://www.entertainment.com.au/subscription

24.01.2022 As part of our national involvement in Music Count Us In, performing the Auslan translation of the song, the students of RIDBC Thomas Pattison School met and performed ‘You Won’t Bring Us Down’ with Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC. Here are some photos from a wonderful day!

18.01.2022 Learn about the ever-changing technology for students who are blind or have low vision from RIDBC Renwick Centre’s course in December.

18.01.2022 The RIDBC Thomas Pattison School Signing Choir is taking centre stage in front of thousands of Australian schools today as they perform the Auslan translated version of Music Count Us In’s ‘You Won’t Bring Us Down’. The good news - you too can watch!

17.01.2022 We asked some of our teachers if they had a message to their fellow RIDBC teachers this World Teachers' Day. Here's what they had to say!

15.01.2022 Happy Holidays! RIDBC will close over the holiday period from end of day Friday 18 December and will re-open on Monday 11 January. Our SCIC Cochlear Implant Program clients can access urgent device support by calling the support line on 1300 658 981.

15.01.2022 Set your alarms! ABC Australia program Searching for Superhuman airs tonight at 9:30pm. Tonight's episode is dedicated to cochlear implants, sharing the history of this life-changing device with insight from inventor Professor Graeme Clark. As RIDBC’s SCIC Cochlear Implant Program supports over 4,500 people each year, this is not to be missed.

14.01.2022 Mastering sensory disability Allied Health professional Shanleigh is taking her career to the next level by studying a Master of Disability Studies at the RIDBC Renwick Centre. Find out why.

14.01.2022 Finishing the year with FUN! From jumping castles to water slides; animal petting to gelato eating! Celebrating the end of the 2020 school year, our North Rocks schools together took part in many fun activities. A full day of laughter and joy from all students and teachers! Check out the fun!

13.01.2022 Learn how to sign 'Merry Christmas' in Auslan from RIDBC Thomas Pattison School students.

13.01.2022 Join this week’s Speechie Library Talk this Thursday 26 November at 10am! A new initiative from Speech Pathology Australia, RIDBC speech pathologist's Andja and Sarah will be front and centre sharing how you can develop your child’s literacy skills. Then it’s time for some fun a reading of the favourite book - Charlie's Shell. Register for this virtual event: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=679405

12.01.2022 Mathematics courses now available! The UEBOnline course now offers three Mathematics courses to extend your knowledge and skills. But, get in quick because NESA accreditation of 20 hours per course will be available until December 18 (this Friday). The courses are free to complete and optional certificates can be purchased for $50 each.... Access UEBOnline here: https://uebonline.org/getting-started/ueb-maths-program/

10.01.2022 Looking for a fun school holiday activity? For the budding scientists, the Australian Hearing Hub is hosting an accessible Junior Science Academy program for primary school-aged children who are deaf or hard of hearing, in January. Get in quick - expressions of interest are due next Friday, 4 December.... For details and to register

08.01.2022 Meet beautiful sisters Pip and Gem who love arts and crafts as well as dinosaurs ! As a result of individualised care, Pip and Gem have blossomed in confidence and are always learning new skills.

08.01.2022 We captured a beautiful moment last Thursday as the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, signed along with the students of RIDBC Thomas Pattison School to the song ‘You Won’t Bring Us Down’. Together, they made a great team! Thank you to everyone including our teachers who were involved in making this beautiful live performance by Music Count Us In.

07.01.2022 Everyone loves lego! Now, more inclusive lego blocks for people who are blind and have low vision are about to hit the shelves. And, as the story shows, it’s educational too!

06.01.2022 Loud Shirt or Loud Skirt? Why not both! Some of our leadership team rocking their best in support of Loud Shirt Day 2020, supporting our clients and colleagues in Victoria. Get involved and donate to help raise much-needed awareness and funds for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. ... https://support.ridbc.org.au/ev/taralye-loud-shirt-day-2020

04.01.2022 Excelling at accessibility Former RIDBC client and Sydney high school student Christine is quite the innovator when it comes to making video games accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. Find out how via the story below. Congratulations, Christine!

04.01.2022 Available only to the end of November! Visit our Digital Access Archive to catch up on some 2020 RIDBC Renwick Centre’s courses and conferences.

03.01.2022 Vale Leonie Jackson leader and advocate for the Deaf community The RIDBC community is mourning the sudden passing of Leonie Jackson. Our thoughts are with Leonie’s family, friends, and colleaguesincluding those of us here at RIDBC who had the privilege of working with her and her family in a variety of ways over many years, and will miss her deeply.... Between 1993 and 2010 Leonie held several key roles at RIDBC with great distinction before going on to further leadership roles in the Deaf community. Her pioneering efforts were critical in the establishment of the sign bilingual education programs at RIDBC and will long be remembered by our field. Leonie was a bilateral cochlear implant recipient, supported through both implants in 2014 and 2020 by RIDBC. News of Leonie’s passing came as a shock also to RIDBC staff who supported Leonie through that journey. Above all, Leonie was a caring and devoted mother. Our thoughts go out to her family and, in particular, her two young sons. A wonderful advocate for the Deaf community with a passionate belief in the power of education to change lives for Deaf people, particularly children, Leonie will be sadly missed. A celebration of Leonie’s life will be held on Wednesday 3rd February.

03.01.2022 Our next Discover Hearing Implants free information session will be held in Werrington on the 25th of February! For all the details of this event and future events please send us a direct message.

02.01.2022 Thank you Qantas Pathfinders! Even in a difficult year your generosity and unwavering support has shone through. And a big happy birthday to all at Qantas.

02.01.2022 Our congratulations to A/Prof Kong. We look forward to continuing to work with you, and the team at Hunter ENT as part of RIDBC's SCIC Cochlear Implant Program in the Hunter region.