Did you know there are 4 million Australians living with hearing loss? And this figure is predicted to increase to almost 9 million by 2050 as the population ages. World Hearing Day in Australia is held on 3 March each year to raise awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss, and to promote […]
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The Australian Government invited individuals, businesses and community groups to submit their ideas and priorities for the 2023-24 Budget. The Government places significant importance on receiving submissions in developing its budget strategy and policies. Deafness Forum Australia’s submission to the Federal Budget outlines a series of recommendations that aim to address the burden of hearing loss among […]
This NDIS Pre-planning Toolkit is for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing entering Higher Education or Vocational Education and Training. You may require extra support to complete your chosen course to ensure participation is on the same basis as other students. This booklet, published by the Australian Disability Clearing House on Education and […]
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Kelvin Kong is dedicated to addressing and raising awareness of Indigenous ear health. The rates of ear disease and its associated complications, like hearing loss, are far more prevalent among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children than the general population. Professor Kelvin Kong is a proud Worimi man and the first Aboriginal fellow of the […]
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Melbourne-based author, artist and Deaf activist Asphyxia is making her debut as a songwriter at the Midsumma Festival 2023, with a brand new show Stranger Than Usual. “Using music and Auslan, I tell a personal story about the experience of being Deaf, queer, chronically ill and needing to use a wheelchair. These songs chronicle my […]
Hearing Australia has a resource for parents and families: ‘Choices’ is a free resource for families of children who are newly diagnosed with hearing loss from birth to twelve years of age. The book provides valuable information to help families confidently make the right choices for their child throughout their hearing journey. Alison King, Hearing […]
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