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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...

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

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

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Globally over 430 million people experience disabling hearing loss, a number that could grow to nearly 700 million by 2050. When unaddressed, hearing loss poses a significant challenge for all age groups, hindering language development, communication, cognition, and limiting access to education, employment and social interactions. The vast majority of those with disabling hearing loss live in low- and middle-income countries where policies, human resources, infrastructure and awareness required to address hearing loss are commonly lacking. Many causes that lead to hearing loss can be prevented. The WHO estimates that 60% of hearing loss among children is due to preventable...

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