2024 NSW Life Goals & Skills Metro Program #2

Hear For You is a place like no other – it’s a place where young deaf or hard of hearing teenagers can hang out amongst other peers, have lots of fun and make lots of friends. Our mentors understand and remember well the challenges that a young deaf or hard of hearing teenager can experience.

Our sessions bring together groups of teenagers to realise that deafness is more of a “difference” than a disadvantage. We show you that they are not alone, to inspire them, and to share hints and tips on how to deal with all the obstacles that come with deafness.

We want to give you the opportunity to share your experiences with someone in the same boat, particularly when it feels like no one else understands.

We are here to help you get the best out of being deaf, to realise their dreams and live life to the full and that’s why we’re Hear For You!

Hear For You has a COVID safe practice policy and procedure for this workshop. This will be strictly enforced for the safety of all participants, mentors, staff, and families.

Program dates are:

• S ession 1: Sunday August 25th
• S ession 2: Sunday September 22nd
• S ession 3: Sunday October 27th
• S ession 4: Sunday November 24th

Please note that by registering for this workshop, this constitutes your acceptance of a Service Agreement between yourself and Hear For You.

FAQs

FOR Secondary School deaf/hard of hearing students (Year 7 – 12) only

Can I attend just one session and pay for that session?

This program was designed to take place over 4 sessions so the mentor-participant relationship has a chance to grow organically over time. In addition, the themes of each session builds an important bridge to to the next one so we are able to cover a wide range of topics.

What is the mentor to participant ratio?

Every teenager gets grouped into their year group (7&8, 9&10, 11&12) and each year group will have 2 mentors (1 male and 1 female). The maximum ratio is 1 mentor to 4 participants.

The ticket says it is for ‘One NDIS deaf/hard of hearing teenager’, does this mean I have to purchase a separate tickets for myself (parent) and siblings?

No, if you and your other children wish to accompany your deaf/hard of hearing teenager to the Parent Seminar, you are welcome to do so at no extra cost.

Can I use my current NDIS funding to cover Hear For You?

Yes this is possible. During registration for the NDIS ticket, please fill out the required information so we know if you are:

• NDIA Managed i.e. they pay all providers on your behalf
• Self-Managed i.e. the NDIA will give you the funds so you can pay your providers directly
• Third Provider-Managed i.e. a Plan Manager who will pay your providers on your behalf

You will need to give us your NDIS number and the number of hours or funding amount that you have secured with your NDIA planner.

Which Support Purpose will funding need to be allocated in for use with Hear For You events?

Funding needs to be allocated under the Support Purpose of ‘Capacity Building’.

I am currently planning to register on the NDIS, what information do I need to present to the NDIA planner?

Please go to http://hearforyou.com.au/program/ndis/ for all the required information

What if I am not on the NDIS/I am not eligible for the NDIS and I would to love to attend, what do I do?

Please select the Non-NDIS registration ticket. If you are unable to afford the cost, please email [email protected] or call 1800 432 749 (1800 HEAR 4Y) and we will be in touch to discuss.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

If you are a deaf/hard of hearing high school teenager who communicates via speaking, this event is perfect for you!

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

There is free parking down underneath the Hub on Level B2 and you just simply take the lift up to Level 1

OR

You can take the train to Macquarie University station and walk up University Avenue to the Hub

OR

You can take a bus to Macquarie Centre (depending where you live) and walk from there to the Hub

What can/can’t I bring to the event?

You don’t have to bring anything. Or maybe just a smile?

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions at any time

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, just send us an email at [email protected]

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Only if you want to 🙂

Interpreters

A s of 1st January 2023, we will no longer be covering costs of interpreters. These costs will need to be covered by funds in your NDIS plan.

W e are happy to help with the booking but will not be paying for the costs.

Providing accessible programs and workshops for all our participants is incredibly important to us at Hear For You and The Shepherd Centre. It is a key area of advocacy for us with Governments and the NDIS. We know making sure the NDIS understands the need for interpreting services is critical through claiming these services in participant plans. When these funds are covered philanthropically through organizations, there is no awareness of the need or funding requirements., nor is it sustainable for organizations to cover these costs through fundraising.

If you need help with liaising with the NDIA to secure this funding in your NDIS plan, please contact us at [email protected]

Please be advised that by providing us with your child’s details, you agree and give consent to your child to join in Hear For You’s programs/workshops. Hear For You will keep and maintain your details and your child’s details in our database. We, Hear For You, will not share your/your child’s details with other organisations.