We thank Collier Charitable Fund for generous financial support of exciting new technology – an ultrasound middle ear analyser. The US-developed TOMi Scope is an imaging tool for visualising the human eardrum and fluid or air within the middle ear space. This hopefully provides enhanced diagnostic capacity and accuracy. Thanks Collier!
Read MoreEarbus is seeking applications for office based administration volunteers to support the organisation's efforts.
Our clinical teams visit 121 locations in regional WA, treating thousands of Aboriginal and at-risk children. Our mission is to eradicate the impacts of hearing loss caused by Otitis Media so that every young person can reach their full potential through listening and learning.
Read MoreEarbus Foundation and Indigenous training organisation Marr Mooditj have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate placement of student nurses to work with the Earbus Team. Marr Mooditj Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code: 0393) committed to providing quality training and assessment services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Read MoreAcross the globe organisations, governments and individuals will use World Hearing Awareness Day today to raise awareness about the importance of ear health.
Read MoreI came to Perth WA in 1991 to complete my degree. My husband and I have 3 young adult children. Our two boys are presently at Curtin University; our girl who lives with us in Kununurra is the local vet nurse.
Read MoreWe sincerely thank AngloGold Ashanti for their continuing long-term support of Earbus - they are our original corporate supporter and sponsor. Recently AGA provided additional funds to allow the purchase of important audiological testing equipment. It’s greatly appreciated by our Clinical Team and will be very valuable in the region.
Read MoreIn 2020 BHP kindly provided funding to Earbus Foundation for a new fully-equipped Earbus mobile children’s ear clinic to be based in the Pilbara township of Newman. The new Earbus Program to schools in Newman and Jigalong Community commenced mid-2020 with regular monthly visits of Nurse, Audiologist, GP and Data Entry officer.
Read MoreThe remarkable statistics above would not have been possible without our vital partnerships with Aboriginal Medical Services across the state. Our sincere and humble thanks to all of them for their professional support and wise counsel throughout 2020.
Read MoreI am a Yamatji woman and very passionate about health. Watching my Nanna and the impact she made helping Aboriginal children both at school and culturally made me want to help my mob but in a different way. I want to be a nurse in the near future. I am honoured to work for Earbus Foundation and be part of helping Indigenous children. I realise that improving Ear Health will improve children’s chance to learn and gain a better education, as my Nana intended.
Read MoreEarbus Foundation of WA wishes all our supporters, partners, sponsors, donors, clinicians and communities a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you for all your wonderful help in 2020, stay tuned for exciting new programs and services in 2021.
Our office closes Wednesday 23rd December and opens again on January 4th - have a safe and peaceful holiday.
Read More2020 will hold its place in world history for many decades to come as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and massive disruption across the globe. Like all health organisations Earbus Foundation was challenged on many fronts and was forced to re-think service delivery and how to protect staff, children, families and communities.
Read MoreCarol is a Ballardong Noongar woman born in Northam but has spent her life and career all over WA. Carol's career started with a childcare work placement in high school, which turned into her first job.
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