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Sounds& Signs June 2021

07 June, 2021 Ann Porter Parents

The June 2021 edition of Sounds Signs the official newsletter of Aussie Deaf Kids is now available. Read it online: Sounds Signs June 2021 To subscribe: https://www.aussiedeafkids.org.au/newsletter-signup...

Register for webinar!

11 May, 2021 Ann Porter Parents

Join us for a free webinar to learn about social capital, social communication and identity of adolescents with hearing loss This webinar is intended for parents and caregivers of children and young people who are deaf or hard of hearing and the professionals who support them. In this one-hour webinar, Tim Byatt will discuss: social capital as an important area of development for children who are DHH, and outline ways that social capital can be used to improve real-life outcomes. social communication and the concept of identity, and how these concepts relate to children and adolescents. Social capital represents the...

Sounds & Signs - May 2021

07 May, 2021 Ann Porter Parents

The May 2021 edition of Sounds Signs the official newsletter of Aussie Deaf Kids is now available. Read it online: Sounds Signs May 2021 To subscribe: https://www.aussiedeafkids.org.au/newsletter-signup...

The NDIS and children with hearing loss webinar

01 May, 2021 Ann Porter Parents

Megan Barr is a lecturer and researcher at The University of Newcastle and is passionate about children with hearing loss receiving the best possible service. She just completed a PhD investigating services for children with hearing loss and the NDIS. Megan has worked with children with hearing loss for over 20 years as a speech pathologist and early intervention teacher at RIDBC and the Sydney Children's Cochlear Implant Centre. Megan has also worked as an NDIS provider with children with hearing loss in a local school. In this webinar, Megan Barr discusses: Parent experiences of the NDIS Recent changes to the NDIS...

Webinar - sold out

08 April, 2021 Ann Porter Parents

This event has been sold out. The webinar will be recorded and made available on the Aussie Deaf Kids website after the event. Join us for a live webinar to learn how to get the most from your NDIS funding for your child with hearing loss About this Event The NDIS has changed the way parents interact with services for children with hearing loss. This presentation will let you know firsthand parent experiences of the NDIS from around Australia, and tips for making the most of your child's NDIS package. In this one-hour webinar, Megan Barr will discuss: Parent experiences of...