Meet the people we support
Every journey is an individual one. RIDBC can help you wherever you are, and whatever you want to achieve.
Cathy is spreading the Christmas joy
As most of us wind down as the year ends, Cathy and her husband Keith are just getting started. The Blacktown couple are Santa and…
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Carolyn finds the wow factor
When talking about the benefits of a cochlear implant, Carolyn Simpson is clear – “I wish I had done this ten years ago. It’s the…
Marc is heading for success
Marc Valente is a passionate man. Spending time with him quickly reveals his two loves – family and football. In early July, Marc received his…
Risha keeps an eye on the prize
Risha Degamia is kicking academic goals. She is the winner of the 2018 RIDBC Garfield and Norma Barwick Medal and ClearaSound Prize, courtesy of her…
Jess leads the way for Team RIDBC
Jess Waters summed up the Coleman Greig Challenge as “a good run, and a great morning”. It was a feeling held by many who enjoyed…
Age only a number for Dorothy
“It’s the best thing I ever did” Dorothy says. A reference to the decision to get a cochlear implant. Ordinarily this statement is something recipients…
A first for Darwin
Two-year-old Cherraya is already showing an artistic side, loves to draw and, like most children her age, is keenly exploring the world around her. Now,…
Jess is running through the finish line
Jess Waters loves to run. In between her commitments as a sports coach, personal trainer, university student, and football player you’ll find her on the…
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Jaylan striving for a podium finish
“He loves playing with a ball, or anything with wheels”. A stone’s throw from the iconic Mount Panorama, RIDBC is helping Jaylan navigate life’s tight…
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