Deaf Children Australia
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Deaf Children Australia is a charity
that supports young deaf and hard of hearing people in Australia
.
Formerly known as Victorian Services for Deaf Children, Deaf Children Australia was founded in the Victorian
capital of Melbourne
in 1860. The offices are in an excellent Gothic Revival building located on St.Kilda Road. Built in 1866 from bluestone and polychromatic brick, it is topped by a central tower.
Deaf Children Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation representing the needs of deaf and hearing impaired children and their families across Australia
Other services include the organising of events for families and young deaf people including arts, sports, outdoor activities and parenting days as well free publications and online discussion groups for parents.
The program involves a series of workshops and discussion groups for parents, which will cover topics such as stress management, sibling rivalry, parenting methods, and choices and restrictions facing parents today.
It is hoped that through Cool Kids, Cool Parents children will receive the support they need to enhance their communication skills and sense of identity, and to experience decreased isolation, increased self esteem and greater participation in family and community life.
The helpline is a free, confidential and anonymous service available to families of deaf and hearing impaired children and young adults. Our Helpline operators can also answer questions from professionals, students and the public on deafness and hearing impairment.
The Helpline provides:
- Access to services provided by Deaf Children Australia
- Information and contact details for specialised services that families may need
- Information on deafness and hearing impairment for families, students, professionals and the puiblic
Ph: 1800 645 916
TTY: 1800 508 523
Sign On provides assistance in finding and applying for employment, as well as training, referral and allows free access to office facilities.
Unlike Deaf Children Australia's other services, Sign On Employment is not restricted to those of a young age.
Charitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
that supports young deaf and hard of hearing people in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
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Formerly known as Victorian Services for Deaf Children, Deaf Children Australia was founded in the Victorian
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
capital of Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
in 1860. The offices are in an excellent Gothic Revival building located on St.Kilda Road. Built in 1866 from bluestone and polychromatic brick, it is topped by a central tower.
Deaf Children Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation representing the needs of deaf and hearing impaired children and their families across Australia
Support
Deaf Children Australia operates a free national phone helpline that gives information and support on issues relating to childhood deafness, with specialist advice on audiology and psychology. There is also a network of family workers offering advice on education and welfare benefits for deaf children and support with appeals and tribunals.Other services include the organising of events for families and young deaf people including arts, sports, outdoor activities and parenting days as well free publications and online discussion groups for parents.
Grants
Every year Deaf Children Australia accepts submissions for grants from deaf and hearing impaired people between the ages of 15 and 21. Grants as high as $2000 are awarded to assist in implementing activities that improve the lives of deaf people and their families, as well as in recognition of the achievements of those who have overcome the challenges of deafness.Cool Kids, Cool Parents Program
The Cool Kids, Cool Parents parenting skills pilot program was introduced in Melbourne from August - October 2006 and following its success, Deaf Children Australia will be replicating the program in New South Wales and Queensland in coming months.The program involves a series of workshops and discussion groups for parents, which will cover topics such as stress management, sibling rivalry, parenting methods, and choices and restrictions facing parents today.
It is hoped that through Cool Kids, Cool Parents children will receive the support they need to enhance their communication skills and sense of identity, and to experience decreased isolation, increased self esteem and greater participation in family and community life.
Helpline
All families require help with their children from time to time, Deaf Children Australia's helpline assists families of deaf and hearing impaired children to make the best choices for their children.The helpline is a free, confidential and anonymous service available to families of deaf and hearing impaired children and young adults. Our Helpline operators can also answer questions from professionals, students and the public on deafness and hearing impairment.
The Helpline provides:
- Access to services provided by Deaf Children Australia
- Information and contact details for specialised services that families may need
- Information on deafness and hearing impairment for families, students, professionals and the puiblic
Ph: 1800 645 916
TTY: 1800 508 523
Sign On Employment
Deaf Children Australia also operates Sign On Employment, an agency which provides specialist services for not only those who are deaf or hearing impaired, but in some cases those who are afflicted by the following:- TinnitusTinnitusTinnitus |ringing]]") is the perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound.Tinnitus is not a disease, but a symptom that can result from a wide range of underlying causes: abnormally loud sounds in the ear canal for even the briefest period , ear...
- Ménière'sMénière's diseaseMénière's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree. It is characterized by episodes of vertigo and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear. It is named after the French physician Prosper Ménière, who, in an article published...
- BlindnessBlindnessBlindness is the condition of lacking visual perception due to physiological or neurological factors.Various scales have been developed to describe the extent of vision loss and define blindness...
- People who identify as having or are experiencing problems associated with anxietyAnxietyAnxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by somatic, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components. The root meaning of the word anxiety is 'to vex or trouble'; in either presence or absence of psychological stress, anxiety can create feelings of fear, worry, uneasiness,...
or depressionDepression (mood)Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behaviour, feelings and physical well-being. Depressed people may feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, or restless... - People who are carers of people with a mental healthMental healthMental health describes either a level of cognitive or emotional well-being or an absence of a mental disorder. From perspectives of the discipline of positive psychology or holism mental health may include an individual's ability to enjoy life and procure a balance between life activities and...
condition
Sign On provides assistance in finding and applying for employment, as well as training, referral and allows free access to office facilities.
Unlike Deaf Children Australia's other services, Sign On Employment is not restricted to those of a young age.