Parent mentoring programs

When a baby or child is diagnosed with a hearing loss, there are many people who provide the parents with support – professionals, family and friends. But these people rarely have the experience of raising a child with a hearing loss and the parents can often feel quite alone. There are people who understand – other parents. There is something special about the support and insights that another parent who has “walked the walk” can offer.

Parent-to-parent mentoring

More experienced parents are trained to support new parents who are starting out on their journey with their baby. There is no cost to the family.

NSW
Parent to Parent Program | Deaf Connect

QLD, VIC and TAS
Parent mentor program | Deaf Children Australia 

WA
Peer Parent Mentor Program | WA Foundation for Deaf Children