Children who are deaf or hard of hearing can access specialist early intervention services provided by some state governments or NDIS provider organisations specialising in early intervention services for children with hearing loss and their families.
The Australian Government funds the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which offers support to children with hearing loss younger than 9 years old and their families.
At your first appointment with Hearing Australia, the audiologist will discuss the NDIS with you and inform you about the NDIS early childhood partner in your local area. Your NDIS early childhood partner will support you in applying for the NDIS on your child’s behalf. Your child with permanent hearing loss can access the supports they need earlier through the NDIS Pathway Hearing Stream.
The information provided in the table below lists the organisations who provide specialist early intervention services for children with hearing loss and their families.
NSW GOVERNMENT | |
Contact details |
Under review |
Cost to family | No |
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NEXTSENSE (formerly RIDBC) | |
Contact details |
Early Learning Program Postal address: Private Bag 29 |
NDIS Provider Panel | Yes |
Services provided | Centre-based Home visits throughout Sydney Individual therapy sessions Early learning groups Preschool support Parent education |
Communication options | Auditory-verbal Auditory-oral Auslan Alternative communication |
Cost to family | No additional fees |
Location of services |
Central Coast/Gosford Gladesville Hunter/Broadmeadow Lismore Liverpool North Rocks North Ryde Penrith Port Macquarie Rouse Hill Strathfield Waverley Wollongong Remote Services (Australia-wide) |
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THE SHEPHERD CENTRE (TSC) | |
Contact details | 146 Burren Street Newtown NSW 2042 Phone: 1800 020 030 Website: http://www.shepherdcentre.org.au/ |
NDIS Provider Panel | Yes |
Services provided |
Home-based or centre-based |
Communication options | Auditory-Verbal Therapy |
Cost to family | No additional fees |
Location of services |
Newtown North Ryde Liverpool Wollongong |
Additional comments | N/A |
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24-Jan-2024 11:44 AM (AEST)