Tips for Dealing With Social Isolation
Everyone feels alone occasionally. But if these feelings become consistent or oppressive, it may be time to look for a solution. As a deaf or hard of hearing teen, it's not uncommon to feel
How Technology is Changing the Life of Deaf Teens
It wasn't that long ago that there was very limited technology available for the deaf or hard of hearing. Deaf teens face typical challenges, such as coordinating socially with their friends, excelling academically, and
Teenage Deafness and Mental Health – How Are You Doing?
It's not uncommon for teenagers to feel sad, frustrated, and lonely sometimes. These emotions can feel so overwhelming that it affects the way you think and behave. Good mental health is important throughout all
Introducing League of Hearoes
The last six months we’ve been quietly working on a super-secret project. We created an online community for deaf and hard of hearing teenagers inside a private Minecraft server, we called it the League
NDIS Access To Hear For You Programs & Workshops
If you've heard of the NDIS and the NDIA recently, you might be wondering what the difference is. Simply, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support for Australians with disability, their families and
7 things you didn’t know about being deaf
Ever tried to imagine what it would be like to be deaf or hard of hearing? Well even if you spent a whole day blocking your ears, deafness is unfortunately not something you can
Who Hear For You Helps
WHO HEAR FOR YOU HELPS Primary beneficiaries: 12-18 year old Australians who are deaf or hard of hearing-who communicate orally or in Auslan; One in four are at risk of mental health issues. High costs
Daniel – From Participant to Mentor
Daniel – From Participant to Mentor Hear For You helped me to foster a positive attitude and view of myself as a young hard-of-hearing person during high school and beyond. My time at Hear
Isabella – Nerves to Confident Learning
Isabella - Nerves to Confident Learning The workshop was a nerve-wracking experience at first but once I met all the mentors I felt very welcomed and curious to know what I was going to
