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Resources

Opportunities for Families

There are a variety of opportunities for deaf children and their families to learn Auslan, hear stories or learn to swim or even current shows that are Auslan supported. Here is some information about these:

Deaf Organisations

Deaf Children Australia

Provides information, advocacy, support services and educational resources that respond to the needs of these children and their families.

Expression Australia

Expression Australia is a non-profit organisation. It is the primary source of reference, referral, advice and support for deaf adults in Victoria.

Deafness Foundation

Support Deaf and Hearing Impaired through research, prevention, early detection and technology.

Hearing Australia

Hearing Australia is dedicated to helping people manage their hearing impairment. They provide a full range of hearing services for children and young people up to the age of 21, eligible adults and aged pensioners and most war veterans.

Aussie Deaf Kids

Support and resources for parents of hard of hearing and deaf children living in Australia. The Aussie Deaf Kids website aims to provide relevant and easy-to-access information.

NDIS

NDIS is an independent statutory agency to implement, support and better the lifestyle of Australians with permanent disability, and their families and carers.

Next Sense

Previously Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children. Provides a wide range of services for deaf and blind children and their families.

DeafNav

Provide support and information about communication technology for deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired Australians.

Usher Kids Australia

Usher syndrome is the most common genetic cause of combined deafness and blindness. More than 400,000 people are affected by this disorder worldwide.

Parents of Deaf Children

PODC is a non-profit organisation offering information, support and services to families with babies, children and teenagers with hearing loss in NSW and the ACT.

Victorian Deaf Education Institute

VDEI contribute to the improvement of educational outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing in Victoria. VDEI engages in partnerships with schools, early childhood programs, universities and other professional organisations and provides professional development.

Deafblind Australia

This organisation represents and advocates for Deafblind people around the country.

DeafConnectEd

Provides information for people who are Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing. Offers information and support to teachers and trainers, interpreters and note-takers in the Victorian education sector.

Auslan and other resources

Sign Planet

A place to find, learn, play and print sign language images and activities. It features a fully searchable dictionary and resource database.

Signbank

An interactive dictionary of Auslan

Cochlear

Provides information about cochlear implants, including choices of technology and information for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Bilby

It is a publishing and consulting company which has Auslan resources.

Word of Mouth Technology

Specialises in assistive technology for the deaf and hard of hearing

Sally and Possum

Follow the fun adventures of Sally and Possum as they explore and learn about the world around them using Auslan sign language

My Baby's Hearing

It is important to know that many babies need a repeat screening test. It does not necessarily mean your baby has a hearing loss. A newborn with normal hearing may fail the first screening due to debris in the ear canal, fluid in the middle ear or moving/crying during the test.