A Small Change with the Potential for Big Impact
This month, Deafness Forum Australia took an important message to the advertising and media industry through a keynote presentation at the Media Federation of Australia’s MFA EX conferences in Melbourne and Sydney.
Every Bluey Episode Now Available in Auslan on ABC iView
Aussie families have one more reason to love Bluey, with every episode of the much-loved children’s series now available on ABC iView with Auslan interpretation.
Helping Children Thrive: A New Chapter of Support for Families
Every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive. That’s why Deafness Forum Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s new Thriving Kids initiative, which aims to make it easier for young children and their families to access the support they need, when they need it most.
The Teleaudiology Guidelines Support Better Access to Hearing Care
The Teleaudiology Guidelines now have a new home on the Audiology Australia on website, helping ensure Australians can continue to access high-quality hearing care in a way that suits their needs.
Closing the Gap on Cochlear Implant Access for Australians Aged 65 and Over
For many Australians, cochlear implants provide a vital connection to family, friends and community. Yet while the Hearing Services Program supports a range of hearing services and devices, it does not currently fund replacement cochlear implant sound processors, which can cost up to $10,000 and are typically needed every five years.
From the classroom to the concert stage – Lara’s Auslan journey.
When Lara de Waal-Hart joined Toowong State School’s bilingual and bicultural Deaf Education Program as a five-year-old, she had no idea it would shape her future career.
New Auslan Resources Help Older D/deaf Australians Understand Their Aged Care Rights
For many D/deaf Australians, access to information in Auslan makes all the difference. These resources help ensure that older people, their families and supporters can better understand their choices, know their rights, and navigate aged care with greater confidence.
Dr Jafri Kuthubutheen on the future of hearing healthcare
Last month’s One in Five introduced readers to the remarkable story of Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) recipient Hannah McPierzie and the work of her surgeon, Dr Jafri Kuthubutheen. While that story explored one of today’s most specialised hearing technologies, Dr Kuthubutheen believes the next decade could bring advances that transform hearing healthcare even more broadly
A conversation with former Prime Minister The Honourable John Howard OM AC
As Patron of Deafness Forum Australia, The Honourable John Howard understands hearing loss not just an an advocate, but through his own lived experiences.
The NDIS Bill has passed with 63 amendments. What’s in NDIS Bill 2.0?
The Securing NDIS For Future Generations Bill has passed parliment with 63 amenments, introducing changes that could affect participants, families and carers in the years ahead.
