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This election, we want our political representatives to listen to 4 million Australians and make hearing health & wellbeing a national priority. Imagine being a six year old who’s trying to learn to read when you can’t hear the teacher. Imagine trying to make new friends in the playground when you’re struggling to keep up […]

Source: Deafness Forum of Australia

We want the new Government to listen to 4 million Australians and make hearing health & wellbeing a national priority. Imagine being a six year old who’s trying to learn to read when you can’t hear the teacher. Imagine trying to make new friends in the playground when you’re struggling to keep up with what […]

Source: Deafness Forum of Australia

We want the new Government to listen to 4 million Australians and make hearing health & wellbeing a national priority.   One in six Australians has a hearing issue of some kind – that’s almost four million people that have hearing loss, an ear and balance disorder or are deaf.   With an ageing population […]

Source: Deafness Forum of Australia

New videos and guides are available to help consumers with disability understand their rights. These include: An educational video on how to shop smart and use your rights. Easy English educational video (with Casey and Reece) on how to shop smart. Fact sheet with a short summary of your consumer rights and the steps you […]

Source: Deafness Forum of Australia

Down Syndrome Australia has published a new resource focused on decision making. Supported decision making and Down syndrome explains what supported decision making is, why it is important, and how to make it happen.

Source: Down Syndrome Australia

Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) has released a 2019 Federal election document identifying the issues that are important to people with Down syndrome and their families. Health, housing and employment are among eight critical election issues.

Source: Down Syndrome Australia