Consumer
Consumer means an adult who is Deaf or has a hearing impairment or has a chronic ear disorder; or a parent of such a person.
Chronic Ear Disorder refers to such disorders of the ear as tinnitus, Meniere’s Disease, Acoustic Neuroma, hyperacusis and recruitment. People with some such ear disorders may also have a hearing impairment.
Deaf refers to people who see themselves as members of the Auslan-using Deaf community by virtue of its language (Auslan) and culture.
Hearing Impairment refers to a hearing loss. People with a hearing impairment (or who are hard of hearing) may communicate orally (sometimes described as ‘oral deaf’) or may use a sign language or other communication methods.
All Consumers are entitled to describe themselves using whatever terminologies they prefer, and are asked to do so at the time of joining and each time they renewing membership.
Consumer Association
Consumer Association means an incorporated organisation of, or for, consumers (as defined above).
Service Provider
Service Provider means an adult who provides services that promote the well being of people who are consumers (as defined above). Examples are audiologists, audiometrists, teachers of the deaf, stenocaptioners, Auslan interpreters, and ENT specialists. Service Providers also include various other occupations that provide services to consumers who are Deaf, have a hearing impairment or have a chronic disorder of the ear.
Any Consumer who is also a Service Provider may only join as a Consumer.
Service Provider Association
Service Provider Association means an incorporated organisation, which has (as its principal purpose) the provision of services that promote the wellbeing of consumers (as defined above).
Any Consumer Association that is also a Service Provider Association may only join as a Consumer Association.
Board Member
Only available to members of the Deafness Forum of Australia Board.
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