News | Aussie Deaf Kids

We're hiring

26 July, 2021 Ann Porter Parents

INFORMATION COORDINATOR | 12-month contract This is a unique opportunity for the successful applicant to enjoy flexible working arrangements from home with an average of 10-15 hours per week, to be negotiated. Aussie Deaf Kids is a not-for-profit organisation providing online support and information to parents raising children with a hearing loss. The successful applicant will play a key role in managing the information and capacity building activities provided to families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This role requires the person to work independently from home. Aussie Deaf Kids operates from a home office and all...

Sounds & Signs - July 2021

06 July, 2021 Ann Porter Parents

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

2021 ADK Survey

26 June, 2021 Ann Porter Parents

You are invited to participate in the 2021 Aussie Deaf Kids Survey. In this survey, you will be asked questions about Aussie Deaf Kids on Facebook and the web. It will take approximately five minutes to complete. We want to learn more about your needs and how Aussie Deaf Kids can provide relevant information and support for families of children and young people with hearing loss. We would really appreciate your feedback and thoughts. Go to the survey...

Disability Discrimination Webinar

19 June, 2021 Ann Porter Parents

Disability Discrimination: What parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing need to know Join us for a free webinar on 21 July 2021 at 12 noon About the webinar Australia has legislation in the form of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 Cth) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005 Cth) that has the objective of eliminating disability discrimination. It is a system whereby parents must bring a claim of discrimination to conciliation, and perhaps on to litigation. This complaints-based system places a heavy burden of proof on parents. Parents struggle to understand the rights of their children under...

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...