In 2022, a certified interpreter was relocated to the Northern Territory through a joint effort between Deaf Connect and the Northern Territory Government. Prior to their arrival, the state had been without a full-time interpreter since 2019. While the Northern Territory’s experience of relying on fly-in fly-out interpreters is an extreme case, it is not […]
Hearing Australia provides culturally safe services for First Nations children to ensure they can listen, learn and stay connected to community and culture throughout their lives. Hearing Australia professionals will check their hearing for free if your child is under six years old. You can book an appointment at your local Aboriginal Medical Service or book […]
Australia’s State and Territory Health Ministers are currently considering options for regulating the audiology profession. Deafness Forum Australia is committed to supporting the registration of audiologists and audiometrists in Australia under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme, emphasising the benefits it would bring to public safety. Currently, audiologists are self-regulated, meaning their title is not […]
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“Only two months after I was born, my parents could tell that I was deaf. When it was confirmed at the hospital, the doctor shared, “I regret to tell you that your son is deaf”, to which my parents nonchalantly replied, “There is nothing to be sorry about, he will be fine”. Kasper Bergmann, Vice […]
Music is an important part of life for many people. It can evoke a wide range of emotions, including sadness, happiness, anger, tension, relief and excitement. People with hearing loss and people with cochlear implants have reduced abilities to discriminate some of the features of musical sounds that may be involved in evoking emotions. Music […]
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The board of Deafness Forum Australia, elected by and representing a national membership of individuals and organisations, sets the direction and policy on key issues. The board ensures that Deafness Forum is focused on its purpose and strategic objectives and manages its resources efficiently and effectively for the future. The composition of the Board reflects […]