Meet the people we support
Every journey is an individual one. Wherever you are and whatever you want to achieve, RIDBC can help.
Each year, RIDBC supports thousands of children with vision impairment and their families at every step in the journey to reach their goals – whatever they may be.
Every journey is an individual one. Wherever you are and whatever you want to achieve, RIDBC can help.
Kirsten, who has vision loss, has graduated from Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) Alice Betteridge School.
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Complications during heart surgery led to Clive losing his vision. Now, three years on, Clive and his family receive support from RIDBC Teleschool from their…
Mum, Renee, with Ashton and his RIDBC Consultant, Maria, using a toy with light interaction to help Ashton engage. Ashton has been receiving services from…
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Luke is 13 years old and doesn’t let anything stand in his way! Watch the video - you’ll never believe what happens next!
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Aydan has been awarded a medal of excellence by Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) for his academic achievement in the Higher School…
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Morgan is four years old and is blind. She accesses RIDBC Teleschool from her home in regional NSW and is being supported to learn braille…
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Five year old Molly, who has vision loss, is preparing to go to a mainstream school after graduating from Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind…
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Nigel took up the challenge for charity, running for RIDBC in the Canberra Times Australian Running Festival. He wanted to support the organisation that is…
Read more of the story "A dedicated family and expert assistance giving Amelia the best start"