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Helping Children Thrive: A New Chapter of Support for Families 

A happy toddler looking around a corner.

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.

FCEI Conference: Global Ideas, Shared Purpose

Accessibility, lived experience, family-centred practice and deaf leadership were recurring themes at this year’s international FCEI Conference in Austria.

In this reflection, Deafness Forum Australia CEO Rhonda Locke shares what she learned from one of the world’s leading gatherings focused on supporting deaf children and their families.