Extreme staff turnover in remote health services
A new study led by Menzies School of Health Research has uncovered a staff turnover rate of 151% each year, on average, in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) clinics in regional and remote Northern Territory and Western Australia. Published last...
Board Elections 2024: for nominations
These four documents below will give you the background and form necessary to nominate a person to join the board of Deafness Forum Australia. Quick eligibility check Nominations close at close of business on 17 October 2024 in your state/territory. The person is...
Celebrating Unity and Advocacy
The global Deaf community celebrates the International Week of Deaf People during the last full week of September, culminating with the International Day of the Deaf on the final Sunday. The week serves as a focal point for raising awareness about the Deaf community's...
Deaf Sport history in Australia from the 1880s
Melbourne Deaf Cricket club was formed in 1881 and sport has been a significant part of many Deaf and hard of hearing Australians' lives ever since. One early interstate event with Deaf people was a cricket match in Adelaide in 1919. Now, deaf and hard of hearing...
Artificial intelligence could be the key
The sign reads, 'Protect your hearing! High sound levels can damage your hearing.' Artificial intelligence could be the key to helping people tune out the din and hear what's important, according to Google and Australian researchers. The tech giant revealed work on...
A Legacy of Advocacy in Australian Politics
Bill Shorten, Minister for the NDIS and a former federal Labor leader has announced his impending departure from Australian politics after a 17-year career. In February, Minister Shorten will become the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra. There, he will...