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  • Aussie TV Star Mike Goldman To Champion Deaf Hearing-Impaired Children B&TChildren’s charity The Shepherd Centre has announced Australian TV presenter and actor Mike Goldman as the organisation’s official ambassador. Goldman, who is known for his time hosting Big Brother Australia... Learn more
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  • 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...
  • The future of your child's hearing services is in your hands!
    The future of your child's hearing services is in your hands! 19th December 2016 The Australian Government is conducting an inquiry into “The provision of hearing services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS).”  After much lobbying by deaf advocacy groups including Aussie Deaf...
  • Have your say
    Have your say 9th December 2016 If you have thoughts/ideas/suggestions about hearing services in Australia, there are two opportunities for you to make a submission and let the Government know your thoughts. The terms of reference and...