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  • Cochlear implants provide a sensation of hearing to children who have permanent severe to profound deafness and cannot hear the full range of speech sounds with hearing aids. This means that they may be able to hear some sounds, but... Learn more
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  • ADK Annual Appeal
    ADK Annual Appeal 1st June 2017 At this time each year, we ask the people who benefit from our website and support groups to make a donation to support us. Aussie Deaf Kids is a small...
  • WAFDC - Morning tea in Perth
    WAFDC - Morning tea in Perth 28th May 2017 The WA Foundation for Deaf Children is holding a morning tea for on Thursday 15th June. Ann Porter, Founder of Aussie Deaf Kids, will give a brief talk on Informed Choice...
  • seeds of Language Development
    seeds of Language Development 10th March 2017 You are invited to take part in the Seeds of Language Development project that investigates infants’ language development and hearing impairment. The study is funded by the HEARing Cooperative Research...
  • We need to learn from the UK - Listen Up!
    We need to learn from the UK - Listen Up! 1st March 2017 Aussie Deaf Kids, Parents of Deaf Children and other parent and consumer groups have highlighted the potential risks that the transition of Hearing Services to the NDIS poses for the future...
  • Listen live to Public Hearing on Hearing Health and Wellbeing
    Listen live to Public Hearing on Hearing Health and Wellbeing 1st March 2017 On Friday 3 March, the Department of Health, Australian Hearing, National Disability Insurance Agency and other government departments will appear before the Parliament’s Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport as...
  • Recent submissions
    Recent submissions 18th February 2017 Aussie Deaf Kids and Parents od Deaf Children have collaborated on two submissions to recent Government inquiries. Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance...
  • Merry Christmas!
    Merry Christmas! 19th December 2016 It's time to relax and take time out to enjoy the holiday season with family and friends. Aussie Deaf Kids wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and a joyful and...
  • Participation in sport - a survey
    Participation in sport - a survey 19th December 2016 Parents, guardians, coaches and children are invited to take part in a study to explore the benefits and barriers to participation in organised physical activity programs around Australia for children...