Change ahead for Australia’s Hearing Services Program
A review of the Hearing Services Program has begun. A new Expert Panel, led by Professor Mike Woods, and panelist Dr Zena Burgess PhD, will review the program and identify possible reforms to ensure that the program remains client-focused while modernising key components in the context of policy, markets and technological developments. Through the the Government is […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
Don’t wait for clear facemasks – make your own sign
Seen on Facebook: “The mandatory face mask order has caused a lot of concerns for my fellow deaf community members. Deafness is invisible, and people will assume you can hear. Sister and I ran some personal errands, and we appreciated the patience people displayed after we showed them our cards and they accommodated our needs. […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
Coronavirus virus led to isolation and alienation: Royal Commission
Canberra woman Sarah Yahya has told the Disability Royal Commission that she felt alienated, vulnerable and feared people with a disability were forced to take a back seat during the coronavirus crisis. Ms Yahya, who is profoundly hearing impaired and relies on lipreading and facial expressions to understand speech, gave evidence to the disability royal […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
Don’t wait for clear facemasks – make your own sign
Seen on Facebook: “The mandatory face mask order has caused a lot of concerns for my fellow deaf community members. Deafness is invisible, and people will assume you can hear. Sister and I ran some personal errands, and we appreciated the patience people displayed after we showed them our cards and they accommodated our needs. […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
‘Generational catastrophe’: 1 billion students hit by virus school closures
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the coronavirus pandemic has led to the largest disruption of education in history, with schools closed in more than 160 countries in mid-July, affecting over 1 billion students. In addition, the UN chief said at least 40 million children worldwide have missed out on education “in their critical preschool […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
National Disability Strategy for beyond 2020
The Australian Government is leading the development of a new National Disability Strategy for beyond 2020. Commonwealth, state, territory and local governments across Australia are working together in consultation with people with disability, their families and carers, advocacy organisations, and peak bodies to develop the new Strategy.
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
