Deaf & Hearing HQ Australia

Grief and Loss is something we all deal with at different times. It is important to work through Grief and Loss in your own time and at your own pace.

This looks like lots of fun!

If you’re in the Frankston area why don’t you head along and play some games whilst meeting some new people.

Join us for a fun-filled evening of games and laughter at the Ebdale Community Hub & Learning Centre. Whether you're a board game enthusiast or just looking to meet new people, this event is perfect for you.

All individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing are welcome to attend as well as family members and supporters.

Tea and Coffee is provided.

Food will be available for purchase on the night:

Cheese Platter $10.00 each

Burger $5.00 each

Drinks and Snacks from $2.00 each

Vegetarian & Gluten free options available.

Buy Tickets Now 👉https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/995639734247?aff=oddtdtcreator

Bring your competitive spirit and get ready to have a blast with fellow game lovers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unwind, socialize, and maybe even discover a new favorite game. See you there!

On the 22nd August the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 was passed by the Parliament.

Here’s a link to what we know so far - if you have any concerns or need some help deciphering this information, please reach out to us.

Changes to NDIS legislation | NDIS On 22 August 2024, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 was passed by the Parliament. The passage of the Bill allows us to get on with making the NDIS stronger and improving the experience for participants. There will be changes in the c...

We hope you’re enjoying today’s beautiful sunshine ☀️

Our emails are back up and running today!

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Some drawing and plasticine this afternoon! Not only is craft fun and therapeutic it also works on emotional regulation, motor skills and coordination.

Our website is up and running. Check it out here - www.deafandhearinghqaustralia.au

We apologise for any inconvenience caused whilst our site was down over the last week.

www.deafandhearinghqaustralia.au

Lapping up the sunshine with a quick walk around the botanical gardens this afternoon after school pickup for one of our participants.

So nice to immerse our senses into a garden walk with sight, touch and smell used a lot on our walk.

Great morning meeting everyone at the Mornington Peninsula Disability Expo 2024 hosted by SASI.

We hope to work with you soon and break down more barriers.

Currrent support availability!

We current have both Male and Female support workers available for Tuesday to Sunday shifts.

Our support workers have various skills including, but not limited to, manual handing, administration, cleaning, community access, cooking and mentoring.

Our support workers have Auslan ability and work with both those of deaf and hearing communities.

Sarah and Kerry found a mocktail class on todays adventures and Sarah was able to support Kerry by using Auslan to translate what was being said by the teacher.

So much fun!

Expression Australia will be providing Auslan interpreters for Thursdays Anzac Day AFL match between Essendon Football Club and Collingwood Football Club.

Deaf interpreters will be present during pre-game, quarter time, half time, three-quarter time, and post-game for the chats with players, coaches, and commentators.

The interpreters will be broadcast on the big screens in the stadium for any of our Deaf community members attending the games.

Today was a productive day out with lots of jobs ticked off! So proud of what Melodie is achieving.

**posted with consent**

Building confidence is a large part of what a Support Worker's role is. Here is a chart of what one of our participant's is working on with a Support Worker.

The team at Deaf and Hearing HQ are sending our love to Hugo’s family after he crossed the rainbow bridge this afternoon.

Hugo was such an amazing dog, always looking for pats and love but most importantly always being his companion’s eyes.

We will miss you buddy.

We have some exiting news at HQ!!! The lovely Charlie has joined our team of Supports.

Charlie comes with disability experience, formal Auslan qualifications and experience in Auslan tutoring.

We can’t wait to help Charlie develop her career and see where she can take us!

This is what we’re all about! Supporting individuals to access the community and get involved in all sorts of things.

***NOW HIRING***

Join us - be part of our team.

We are looking for a passionate support worker who is Auslan proficient.

To apply send your resume to [email protected]

Expression Australia are honoured to be the charity of choice for this year’s Moomba Festival Monarch, Emma Watkins, in the Birdman Rally! The Birdman Rally is a long running Moomba Festival tradition, with people attempting to fly over the Yarra River in homemade flying machines for charity.

Emma Memma is a trailblazer for Auslan access and inclusion in children’s music and entertainment. She will take to the sky this year to raise funds for Expression Australia in a joint effort to support every Deaf child’s right to sign language.

It’s critical that Deaf children are given the opportunity to learn Auslan early in life as it not only provides them with language skills, but also an increased quality of life well beyond their childhood. We’re proud to be working together to stop language deprivation by ensuring Deaf children are given access to Auslan.

To show your support, visit the link below for the Birdman Rally fundraising page, and be sure to watch the event on Sunday the 10th of March at 11am.

https://birdmanrally2024.gofundraise.com.au/page/ExpressionAustralia #

Thanks to Emma Memma and Moomba Festival for their support, we hope you fly far!

Thanks heaps to Expression Australia and Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria for having us for the day! It was amazing fun and we can’t wait to do it again.

We’re coming the the end of our break, fully recharged and ready to rumble! We will be back on deck on Wednesday 31st January 2024.

Our current Support Workers have full schedules and we are on the look out for some amazing new Support Workers to add to the team.

Hope everyone has had a great break over the December/January period!

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon and let 2024 begin.

Today we are soaking up with sun supporting an NDIS participant in accessing the community by meeting up with a group of their friends

To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, we have worked with Deaf Connect to create five new Play School Story Time episodes with Auslan interpreters.

The episodes feature Nas Campanella, Mark Coles Smith, Sam Bloom, Sofya Gollan and Indira Naidoo.

Have you seen social stories before? If you or someone you know lives with ASD or Anxiety and need to know about a venue or location before going, make sure you ask about social stories.

Here are some social stories created by ParksVic

Autism friendly visits Social script resources for children on the autism spectrum are available for Brimbank Park, Buchan Caves, Jells Park, Serendip Sanctuary and Wilsons Prom.

Chris and Sarah are checking out the Melbourne Disability Expo today! Will we see you there?