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This is a Guide for parents by Janet DesGeorges, Executive Director of hands Voices in the US. The guide is created from the Consensus practice parameter: audiological assessment and management of unilateral hearing loss in children. The purpose of this document is to facilitate effective communication between families and providers, develop a shared understanding of the impact of UHL, and generate a mutually acceptable evaluation and management plan based on the unique and individualized needs of your child and family.  This project was funded by Phonak. Download: Guide for understanding best practice recommendations for children with unilateral hearing loss...

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The October Edition of Sounds Signs the official newsletter of Aussie Deaf Kids is now available.  Read it online: Sounds  Signs October 2020 To subscribe: https://www.aussiedeafkids.org.au/newsletter-signup...

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Brunswick Heads, NSW. July 24, 2020. Aussie Deaf Kids today announced the launch of their first e-learning course for parents and caregivers, “Making Informed Decisions”. The course was developed with the assistance of an Information, Linkages and Capacity Building grant from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Ms Ann Porter AM, CEO of Aussie Deaf Kids, said, “The NDIS grant gave us a wonderful opportunity to develop a course that is really at the heart of what we do helping parents to make informed decisions”. The course was developed for parents and caregivers of children with disability to provide decision-making knowledge...

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We are working with Hearing Australia on an updated version of CHOICES an information resource for families. Share some of your story in 200-300 words by 31 July 2020.  We are looking for a wide variety of experiences, reflections and ideas to share with families following in your footsteps. Some ideas that might get your story started... If you could go back in time and give yourself some advice about what is to come, what would it be? Any information you think might be useful for other families Tips and tricks you have learnt along the way How did you...

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Aussie Deaf Kids Limited announces the resignation of Steve Pascoe from the Board of Directors. Mr Pascoe says, “I had hoped to step down at our AGM in November later this year, but unfortunately these last few months has made me realise that I will need to step down sooner than I anticipated.” Mr Pascoe has been a Director since 2013 and Chair since November 2014. The CEO of the organisation, Ann Porter AM, says, “I am sorry to see Mr Pascoe leave the Board but understand his decision. He has overseen a productive period in the life of Aussie...

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