Parents told us how important it is to have role models for their deaf and hard of hearing children. We have collected a range of stories from real-life heroes paving the way for a more inclusive community. Get inspired and informed through lived experience.
In this video, you’ll discover how a dance teacher learned to communicate effectively with a young DHH dancer. It features 12-year-old Amelia, who was born with sensorineural hearing loss – a type of hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or the pathways between the ear and the brain.
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Our research shows more than 50% of clubs are concerned about involving a DHH child because of their limited experience. But by putting a few simple things in place, EJ’s local club has helped her shine on court.
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In the video, 13-year-old Ewan talks about how he’s been made to feel welcome at 1st Beaumaris Sea Scouts. You’ll learn about how he tried other groups, but this one was the most accepting. You can see Ewa’s enthusiasm for all the club’s activities, like canoeing, sailing, kayaking and camping.
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Frank, who was born profoundly deaf, describes his journey from discovering a love for fencing at 12, to representing Australia at the Athens Olympics. You’ll also find out what his coach believes is something of a ‘superpower’ for Frank. Plus, you’ll get an idea about how gestures and facial expres
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After being born three months prematurely, Grace experienced brain damage from an infection. As well as hearing loss, Grace has a severe speech-language delay and is on the autism spectrum. But that hasn’t stopped her from making heaps of friends, learning, and participating in activities like schoo
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Art can depict human thoughts and emotions with great beauty and power. You’ll see many examples of creativity as a form of personal expression in this video of Deaf Children Australia’s art show.
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Watch this video to learn about Kate’s journey from denial to embracing her identity as a person with hearing loss. She explains how she was diagnosed at the age of three, and how getting hearing aids at 10 turned her world upside down.
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Our research shows more than 50% of clubs are concerned about including a deaf or hard of hearing child because they have limited understanding about hearing loss. But this Melbourne swimming club took the plunge and welcomed Nick.
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As owner and operator of Sunny Skye’s Aquatic and Wellness Hub in Queensland’s Burleigh Heads, Skye is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space, where everyone of all abilities is welcome.
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Our research shows over 80% of clubs feel they could benefit from tips about how to engage and interact with a DHH child. With support from a dedicated mum, Tom’s club grabbed the ball and ran with it, enabling Tom, who was born profoundly deaf, to play the sport he loves.
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He also describes what it was like to get a hearing aid followed by cochlear implants, and why he decided to stop using the second implant. Viktor explains how he loves hearing some environmental sounds (like Formula 1 race cars), but others (like barking dogs) not so much.
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