Parent support groups provide an opportunity to meet other parents with a child with hearing loss. Support groups can be an important source of information and emotional support for parents. The groups listed below are organised by parents for parents and provide an opportunity for parents to meet and interact with other parents who have chosen a variety of different options for their child who is deaf or hard of hearing.
Find a parent support group in your state.
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There is currently no parent support group in the ACT.
Statewide
Parents of Deaf Children
Suite 600 Ground Floor
16 University Ave,
Macquarie University NSW 2109
Phone: 02 9870 8097
Website: http://www.podc.org.au
Dubbo
Dubbo & District Parent Support Group for Deaf and Hearing Impaired Inc
Email: dubbodistrictdeafclub@gmail.com
Website: https://www.hearourheart.org/
There are currently no parent support groups in the Northern Territory.
Statewide
DHH Connections Inc
Email: enquiries@dhhconnections.org.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHH-Connections-Inc-298913674084047
POD Queensland
Email: pod.qld@deafchildren.org.
There are currently no parent support groups in South Australia
There are currently no parent support groups in Tasmania
Contact Deaf Children Australia
Website: http://deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/
West Australian Foundation for Deaf Children
53 Curtin Avenue
Cottesloe WA 6011
Phone: 08 9385 3557
Email: community@wafdc.org.au
Website: http://wafdc.org.au/
Deaf Connect
LEAP (Learning Early Access Program) – play/support group
Website: LEAP | Deaf Connect
Disclaimer: The information contained on this website is not intended as a substitute for independent professional advice.
