Deaf Children Australia is currently seeking deaf people interested in becoming mentors for young deaf children. We are looking for both male and female mentors to join Deaf Children Australia STAR Mentor Program and provide life experiences, general information, skills and strategies for young deaf and hard of hearing children and their families.

The commitment entails visiting the home of family of a deaf or hard of hearing child for a couple of hours a week. Your time and effort will positively impact the child’s self-esteem, confidence and even lead to life-long opportunities.    Read more »

Source: Deaf Australia

Deaf Australia has announced that Dorothy Shaw Young Writers Competition (DSYWC) for young Deaf and hard of hearing people will be running again this year.    Read more »

The Federal Government has introduced a new initiative called the Education Tax Refund. 
Under The Education Tax Refund scheme, you could get 50% back on some education expenses for your primary and secondary school-aged children. 
Eligible expenses include the cost of buying, establishing, repairing and maintaining any of the following items (This information is from the Education Tax Refund Website):    Read more »

One way to improve your deaf child’s general well being is to provide access to a deaf adult role model who visits your family for a couple of hours each week and provides information on life experiences, skills and strategies.    Read more »

What is the STAR Mentoring Program?

The STAR Mentoring Program matches a deaf or hard of hearing child and their family with a deaf or hard of hearing adult who visits regularly and provides information on life experiences, skills and strategies. Aim of the program The aim of the STAR Program is to: have a positive impact on the child’s self-esteem and confidence through the provision of positive role models improve life-long opportunities for young deaf and hard of hearing children and their families by sharing ideas and experiences

How old must a child be to participate in this program?

Deaf and hard of hearing children in the family must be between 5 and 12 years of age.    Read more »