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Professor Kong is also an Indigenous man and intensely concerned to help the Hear our Heart Bus assist the many kids from local Aboriginal communities who suffer from hearing problems.

Dr Hayder Ridha, an Ear Nose and Throat surgeon based in Dubbo, also gave a presentation.

Rachel Mills, a volunteer director with the Hear our Heart Bus project, said the symposium was amazing.

“It was very empowering to sit and listen to all the passion in the audience’s comments. There was a mix of health, education and welfare services in the audience and all agreed that Australia needs to do more for kids’ ears, for our kids to have a brighter future,” Mrs Mills said.

“It was an honour to have Associate Professor Kelvin Kong presenting and his personal story of how he missed his own daughter’s problems with glue ear resonates with many of us. I had the same with my own son.

“Glue Ear is a silent epidemic as there is no pain or sickness, just behaviour and learning indicators.

“I’m thankful for our own local ENT Dr Hayder Ridha for donating his time to come and educate on how and why to refer children sooner rather than later for specialist advice.

“On behalf of the staff and volunteers of the HOH, I was proud of all the positive comments received about the program the Hear our Heart Ear Bus runs,” she said.

The Symposium isn’t the only thing keeping the Hear our Heart Bus volunteers busy. On Saturday,