Patient support bodies

Have your say through consultations on new Foundational Supports outside the NDIS and tune in to a webinar on 20 September to learn details. Image: Kateryna/stock/adobe.com.

Policy & regulation

Governments want community input on new Foundational Supports outside the NDIS

September 16, 2024

Families with Deaf and hard-of-hearing children have been encouraged to attend a webinar this week to learn about Foundational Supports...

One of the billboards celebrating Auslan, showing a woman signing the Auslan word for language. Image: Deaf Connect.

Patient support bodies

Deaf Connect launches traffic signs campaign for National Week of Deaf People

by Helen Carter

September 12, 2024

Deaf Connect is exposing Australians to sign language through a month-long national traffic signs billboard campaign in celebration of National...

Deafblind West Australians run many activities including camps for members. Image: DBWA.

Patient support bodies

Federal Government provides funding lifeline for Deafblind West Australians

by Helen Carter

September 9, 2024

Deafblind West Australians (DBWA) has secured a funding lifeline to keep it going for another year, allowing it time to...

Children enjoyed many workshops at Deaf Festival Sydney 2024. Image: Sue Jo Wright for Deaf Festival 2024.

Patient support bodies

Record attendance for Deaf Festival Sydney

by Helen Carter

August 30, 2024

Australia’s biggest celebration of Deaf culture, Deaf Festival Sydney, recorded the largest attendance in the event’s history on 24 August...

Deaf Children Australia's re-appointed CEO David Wilson top centre, and new board members, chair Janet Collins centre middle, deputy chair Nicola Paroissien top left, and treasurer Anthony Busuttil, middle left. Other board members are bottom (L-R) Tamara Trinder-Scacco, Jacky Clark, Noel Henderson, right middle Geoff Manton and top right Irena Farinacci. Image: Deaf Children Australia.

Patient support bodies

Deaf Children Australia appoints new board, re-appoints CEO

by Helen Carter

July 28, 2024

A reappointed CEO, Mr David Wilson, and a new board of directors has signalled a new era for Deaf Children...

The group of deafblind Australians and representatives from community, service and research organisations 'yarn bombed' politicians and brightened the steps of Victorian Parliament with woollen items leading up to Deafblind Awareness Week which starts on 24 June 2024. Image: Vision Australia.

State Governments

Politicians ‘yarn bombed’ to create awareness of growing deafblind population

by Helen Carter

June 20, 2024

Deafblind Australians and representatives of various organisations have 'yarn bombed' several Victorian politicians to raise awareness of key issues faced...

These boys wear bone conduction devices to assist their hearing. They and their families have received support from Microtia Atresia Australia. Image: Microtia Atresia Australia.

Patient support bodies

Audiologists speaking at and invited to microtia and atresia conferences for families

by Helen Carter

June 1, 2024

Microtia Atresia Australia is running three conferences nationwide this year to help families make informed decisions for their school-aged children...

L-R, Lem Rourke,
Shanleigh Meldrum and
Jade Donnelly
celebrating at the official opening of Bendigo Deaf Hub's new facility. Image: Expression Australia.

Patient support bodies

Bendigo Deaf Hub merges with Expression Australia to ensure hub survival

by Helen Carter

June 1, 2024

A new central location for Bendigo Deaf Hub is part of a merger with Expression Australia, and assures survival of...

The Auslan cards do not replace an Auslan interpreter but complement use of interpreter services and allow staff to engage when access to an interpreter is delayed. Image: Eastern Health.

Patient support bodies

Auslan cards improve mental health access for VIC hearing impaired patients

by Helen Carter

April 29, 2024

Auslan communications cards developed by Expression Australia (formerly Vicdeaf) and Victoria’s Eastern Health network will improve access to mental health...