Many deaf or hard of hearing people feel isolated during the festive season, especially when they have family and friends who are fully hearing. The communication barriers that often arise during this time can
The transition between primary school and high school is one that comes with many challenges. It’s the start of a new chapter in life and involves a lot of change, which isn’t always easy.
There are a variety of common terms that occur within the vocabulary of those working alongside deaf and hard of hearing children. Some of these include language deprivation and language delay. Language deprivation refers
There are over 8,000¹ teenagers in Australia who are deaf or hard of hearing who face higher risk² of mental health problems compared to their hearing peers. Audiologists and itinerant teachers are on the
We get a lot of questions from parents looking to enrol their child into our Hear For You programs about how the NDIS works. It can be hard to navigate the NDIA requirements and
The way an individual perceives the world and others can have significant impacts on our own behaviours. For those within the deaf and hard of hearing community, this becomes even more challenging. There are
When people think about hearing loss, they often don’t take into consideration the concept of listening fatigue. Hearing loss is much more than the difficulty in understanding speech and hearing capabilities. It’s important for
Hear For You has stepped into the world of STEM programs, with the launch of a Robotics workshop - which was a huge success among our teenagers, as well as the mentors! Offering STEM
It is so easy for those who are deaf or hard of hearing to feel a sense of isolation. It can be very debilitating. Hearing loss affects 1 in 6 Australians, with an estimation
Over time there have been debates surrounding deaf culture and the perception of deafness as a disability. The importance of deaf culture and a rising community has skyrocketed and therefore it is important to
