“I wish for a restaurant in which you can hear yourself think. “Only the other day, I went to lunch with a friend who’s just become President of Tanzania. Or maybe he’s become a resident of Tasmania. Who can be sure? If only I could have heard what he said. “Would it kill the restauranteur […]
Increased Auslan funding through JobAccess has created opportunities for Sofya’s career in film and theatre. Sofya enjoys her varied role in film and theatre, working with talented individuals. As a Deaf person, Sofya experienced communication barriers at work. That’s when she and her employer contacted JobAccess for Auslan funding support. This has helped improve communication, […]
A Charles Sturt University Australia academic has created a unique book for health and education students and professionals that explores communication differences in individuals with sensory impairment or loss. Thirty experts from numerous universities and institutions around the world co-authored chapters in the new book Communication and Sensory Loss: Global Perspectives which was initiated and […]
“On 31 July 2024, we published an article in One in Six newsletter titled “Health Ministers Evaluate Regulation Options for Audiology Sector.” This stated that professional associations within the audiology field have financial relationships with large multinational companies through sponsorships and advertising, that their reliance on that source of income creates an apparent conflict of […]
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 week in Human Resources for Health, the study also revealed that turnover of Aboriginal […]
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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 nominated by one of Deafness Forum Australia’s current Member Organisations. The person […]