Aussie Deaf Kids

06/03/2026

So wonderful to see our Real Life Tips displayed at our local Hearing Australia office - supporting families right where they need it most!

Check them out on our website: https://www.aussiedeafkids.org.au/family-life/real-life-tips/

04/03/2026

Social anxiety and hearing loss

Social anxiety is common for young people with hearing loss, often because social situations take more effort and can feel unpredictable. Your child may worry about missing what others say, feeling different, or making a mistake in a fast-moving conversation.

https://www.aussiedeafkids.org.au/about-hearing-loss/specific-hearing-losses/adolescents-and-young-adults-with-hearing-loss/a-challenging-age-to-have-a-hearing-loss/
https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/mental-health-physical-health/stress-anxiety-depression/anxiety
https://www.ndcs.org.uk/advice-and-support/all-advice-and-support-topics/deafness-and-your-emotional-health-and-wellbeing/managing-stress-and-anxiety-deaf-young-person
https://www.aussiedeafkids.org.au/teens-dealing-with-social-isolation/
https://wafdc.org.au/managing-emotions/
https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/mental-health-physical-health/stress-anxiety-depression/anxiety-disorders

02/03/2026

Join us in celebrating World Hearing Day - 3 March 2026 - a global day of action to ensure hearing care for every child, from communities to classrooms.

World Hearing Day 2026 is an important reminder that hearing health matters for children everywhere. Around 90 million children aged 5–19 years worldwide live with hearing loss, and much of this is preventable. Raising awareness helps protect children’s hearing and ensures families have access to the information and support they need.

In Australia, we are fortunate to have universal newborn hearing screening and excellent services to support children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Yet awareness remains vital — and it doesn’t have to be limited to this one day. Conversations about hearing health, inclusion and protecting our ears can happen at any time of the year. When children and schools get involved, it builds understanding, reduces stigma, and helps create environments where every child can feel confident and included.

If you or your child’s school organised an event to raise awareness, please share with us in the comments below and don’t forget to register your event at: https://worldhearingday.org/

27/02/2026

Creative Kids Academy & Parent Pods — Harmony Week Celebration

Proudly supported by the City of Ryde, this free community event brings families together to celebrate Harmony Week through creativity, communication, and connection.
Children will take part in Creative Kids Academy programs - engaging, hands-on sessions designed to encourage expression, confidence, and collaboration in a fully accessible environment. Alongside this, parents and siblings are warmly invited into Parent Pods, hosted by Parents of Deaf Children (PODC), offering a relaxed space to connect, share experiences, and learn together.

The day is thoughtfully supported with Auslan Interpreters, assistive technology, Deaf Mentor insights, and free parking so families can focus on enjoying the experience and being part of a community that truly understands access and inclusion.

Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Location: Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University, 16 University Ave, Macquarie Park NSW 2109
Cost: FREE

25/02/2026

Celebrating 25 years of Aussie Deaf Kids!

25/02/2026

Teaching your DHH Teen to drive

Learning to drive can be a stressful time for both parent and student, especially if they are deaf or hard of hearing. However, don't let this deter you as they are just as safe on the road as hearing drivers.

23/02/2026

“Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence.”
- Helen Keller

19/02/2026

Some clever messaging.

Some helpful tips:

1. I can't hear you if you cover your mouth.
2. I can't hear you if you don't face me.
3. I can't hear you if you mumble.
4. Speak one at a time.

via Action Deafness

19/02/2026

Have you or your child experienced hearing loss after medical treatment?
In partnership with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Deafness Forum Australia is inviting adults with treatment-related hearing loss and parents or carers of children with hearing loss to join a Consumer Advisory Group supporting a world-first research study into medication-related hearing loss in children.
The group will help guide research that aims to prevent avoidable, lifelong hearing damage caused by commonly used antibiotics. Lived experience matters here, your perspective can directly shape better outcomes for future families.
What’s involved:
• Online meetings, 4 times per year
• Around 1 hour per session
• Paid for your time
• No medical or research background required
If you’d like to express interest or learn more about joining the Advisory Group, we’d love for you to contact us.
Register your interest by contacting: hello@deafnessforum.org.au
Your voice could help protect children’s hearing for generations to come.

18/02/2026

How to manage listening fatigue

Children with hearing loss have to concentrate more than their hearing peers to hear, comprehend and respond effectively. There is a lot of energy required in lip reading, interpreting expressions, and filling in the gaps in conversations. It is no wonder our kids are in a state of exhaustion when they get home from school.

https://www.aussiedeafkids.org.au/support-services/education/information-for-your-childs-teacher/listening-fatigue-at-school/

18/02/2026

In just 2 weeks we will celebrate .
This year’s theme is all about “From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children”.

Have a look at the events organised in your country and join local initiatives: https://worldhearingday.org/

Don’t forget to register your event here: https://worldhearingday.org/register-a-new-event/

17/02/2026

Aussie Deaf Kids is looking for a data & reporting consultant to assist with a one-off project.

We are in the process of refining how we measure and report our digital reach and community impact.

Strong reporting helps us:
Plan content that reflects what families actually need
Identify recurring questions and emerging issues
Strengthen our strategic decisions
Provide clear, accountable reporting to our Board

We are seeking short-term support from someone experienced in:
Google Looker Studio
KPI development for not-for-profits
Data analysis, evaluation, or impact reporting

The scope is modest - primarily fine-tuning an existing dashboard and advising on relevant, sustainable KPIs.
If you have experience in analytics or reporting - or know someone who does - we’d love to connect.

Please comment below or email info@aussiedeafkids.org.au.

Sharing is appreciated.