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Deafness

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Guide

Inclusive healthcare: making services accessible for people who are deaf or have hearing loss


A practical guide designed to help healthcare providers deliver respectful, person-centred care to people who are Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss. It explores how communication barriers in healthcare can lead to misdiagnosis, distress, and poorer outcomes and offers simple and effective strategies.
Report

Exploring help-seeking experiences in the health system among people with deafness or hearing loss and mental health concerns


This research highlights the lived experiences of people who are d/Deaf, Deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss –alongside carers and service providers – to uncover the systemic barriers they face when accessing mental health support. The findings inform actionable strategies to create more inclusive, person-centred care and long-term systemic reform. A full set...
Guide

Building competency: suggested competencies for supporting people with deafness or hearing loss


A practical guide designed to help professionals provide more inclusive, respectful, and effective support to people who are Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing or have hearing loss. The guide outlines core competencies based on lived experience, including understanding the emotional impacts of hearing loss, communicating clearly, respecting individual communication preferences, and using trauma-informed, culturally aware...
Guide

Signs of success


A set of resources designed to support employers who want to create an inclusive workplace for Deaf and hard of hearing employees. It includes a six-part video series showcasing real-life success stories of employers who have embraced inclusive, Deaf-friendly workplaces and provides practical guidance on how your business can do the same, as well as...
Strategy

Equity: the arts and disability associated plan


A four year roadmap laying the foundations for greater representation and equity in cultural and creative life for d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers, as well as audiences with disability. The plan is a supporting framework for Australia's Disability Strategy and outlines three key priorities for action and investment.