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15 Myth Busters!
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

15 Myth Busters!

As you navigate through this different world you will see, hear, read, unearth and discover varying views and perspectives. Here are some ...

My Child is Deaf and Has Additional Needs
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

My Child is Deaf and Has Additional Needs

It’s estimated up to 40% of children who are deaf or hard of hearing have additional needs. These can be related to health, social and/or ...

About Hearing Loss – A Summary
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

About Hearing Loss – A Summary

If your child has recently been diagnosed as being deaf or hard of hearing, you’ll hear a lot of new terminology that may sound confusing ...

All About Cochlear Implants
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

All About Cochlear Implants

Cochlear implants might be an option if your child has permanent severe or profound hearing loss or has had limited success with hearing ...

Choosing a School? Ask the Right Questions
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Choosing a School? Ask the Right Questions

School is a big part of life for kids and young people. You'll want to find one where your child can flourish and be happy. Here are some ...

Hearing Tests – What to Expect, What to Look Out For
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Hearing Tests – What to Expect, What to Look Out For

Routine hearing tests are recommended for children of all ages. In Australia, we have free hearing tests conducted on all newborns. ...

Early Childhood Development – Building Foundations
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Early Childhood Development – Building Foundations

A child’s early years are a critical period for communication, language, and social-emotional development and lay crucial foundations for ...

Early Childhood Intervention can Make a Difference
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Early Childhood Intervention can Make a Difference

Early intervention aims to give your child the best possible start in life by supporting them to develop vital communication skills. It ...

Early Signing – Hints, Links and More
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Early Signing – Hints, Links and More

Within weeks of birth, babies start discovering the patterns and rules of the language used around them. This is true whether that language ...

Steps to starting your NDIS journey – Questions & Answers
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Steps to starting your NDIS journey – Questions & Answers

There’s a lot to consider when your child has been diagnosed with a hearing loss. When it comes to the NDIS, there may be extra matters to ...

Top Ten Burning Questions
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Top Ten Burning Questions

When we created this website, Deaf Children Australia wanted to be sure we addressed what was most important to parents and caregivers of a ...

Communication in the family – some tips to help…
Flying Colours 17 March 2026

Communication in the family – some tips to help…

From the moment they’re born, every child is wired to explore their world and build relationships with people. To do this effectively, ...

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