Deaf Children Australia is inviting primary school teachers and educators in rural and regional areas to share their experiences of supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing students in mainstream classrooms.
The organisation said their insights would play a vital role in raising awareness and improving resources for educators across the country through new supports it is launching called Building Bridges.
Building Bridges, which is part of its commitment to foster inclusive education, will include a new online short course and set of downloadable resources designed to equip teachers, school staff, school communities, aides, and administration teams with the confidence and knowledge to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students—particularly in rural and regional schools, where access to specialist resources can be more limited.
“We know that school staff and the wider school community in rural and regional areas face unique challenges when it comes to supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing students,” said Mr David Wilson, CEO of Deaf Children Australia.
“By sharing their experiences, educators can help us highlight both the challenges and the innovative solutions that are making a real difference in classrooms across the country.”
Deaf Children Australia is seeking educators who have worked with deaf or hard-of-hearing students to share their experiences as part of this initiative. As a token of appreciation, participating teachers will receive a $50 Coles or Woolworths voucher.
Deaf Children Australia champions the growth and social inclusion of deaf and hard-of-hearing children and young people. The not-for-profit offers transformative programs and services, empowering families and fostering community connections for confident, thriving young Australians.
Teachers, educators and school staff in rural and regional areas who are interested in taking part can email communications@deafchildren.org.au by 23 May 2025.
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