Our history

Aussie Deaf Kids was started by Ann Porter in February 2001 as an online support group for parents using Yahoo! groups. A website followed shortly afterwards and provided a Resource Directory of links to good quality information for families on the World Wide Web.

A second online support group followed in September 2004 for parents raising a child with a unilateral hearing loss. Until September 2007, Aussie Deaf Kids was run on a voluntary basis and received no funding. This would not have been possible without the generous support of both parents and professionals who volunteered their time and expertise.

In September 2007, Aussie Deaf Kids was registered as a not-for-profit organisation in order to achieve its expanded vision of providing a comprehensive online resource for families raising a deaf child in Australia.

Disclaimer: This website is for general information only and is not intended as a substitute for independent professional advice.

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