Honda Foundation has donated funds for Earbus equipment and we gratefully acknowledge their support and financial assistance. Thanks also to John McKinlay and the Honda North dealership team for supporting this application and allowing us to access this grant round. The grant allowed purchase of a diagnostic audiometer and tympanometer.
Read MoreIn planning for the future Earbus has identified a significant need for new IT infrastructure to better support our work with Aboriginal children and communities in regional and remote Western Australia.
Read MoreOur sincere thanks to the Federal Member for Perth, Patrick Gorman whose office has assisted Earbus Foundation through the Stronger Communities funding program. Funding will support our emerging Metro Earbus program and although Covid-19 has affected the timing of program roll-out all our schools will benefit from this generous support.
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 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.
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