To all the mothers of the world who do so much to keep their children safe, healthy & happy - Happy Mother's Day to you all. Enjoy your special day!

This study showed that deaf adults serve as role models and language providers, but it is uncommon for deaf adults to be the first point of contact once a child is identified as deaf or hard of hearing. #DeafEd #Deaf @jillcduncan Rachel O'Neill tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

Linda Reynolds says NDIS is too reliant on ‘natural empathy’ of public servants theguardian.com/australia-news…

Sounds & Signs - July 2021 - mailchi.mp/b0af4c479bad/s…

Reynolds scraps independent assessments in NDIS after state revolt theage.com.au/politics/feder…

The August 2021 edition of Sounds & Signs - the official newsletter of Aussie Deaf Kids - is now available via the below link. aussiedeafkids.org.au/sounds-signs-a…

Australian children denied Auslan access losing out on 'basic human right', experts say abc.net.au/news/2021-06-2…

Watch ANTIDOTE 2021: Sound and Silence: Deaf Stories from Sydney Opera House stream.sydneyoperahouse.com/products/antid…

Report of the Independent Review of the Hearing Services Program health.gov.au/ministers/the-…

Our October issue of Sounds & Signs is now available. Topics that we discuss are listening fatigue, Hearing Services Program Review report, Early maths skills at home plus more! #adk #soundsandsigns #adknewsletter #aussiedeafkids aussiedeafkids.org.au/sounds-signs-o…

You can view our latest webinar Lessons learnt as a Parent & Senior Support Coordinator via the below link. #ndiswebinar #adk #aussiedeafkids #ndis #ndiswebinar aussiedeafkids.org.au/ndis-101-a-web…

Webinar: Advocacy Tips and Tools. How to advocate for your child living with disability. family-advocacy.com/events/advocac…

The International Consensus Statement on Family-centred early intervention for children who are DHH has being updated to reflect multiple perspectives and incorporate new evidence....all will be revealed at this upcoming webinar! fcei.at GPODHH

The report is now online aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_… #NDIS #NDISMakeItWork #NDISJSC

To help celebrate VDEI's 10th Anniversary year, a range of VDEI on-demand presentations are currently available with free access up until 4 November 2021. View our online Professional Learning Catalogue to register today. #professionaldevelopment deafeducation.vic.edu.au/professional-l…

Our Sounds & Signs newsletter covers: Child Safeguarding - a guide for parents, ADK Webinar - Save the date, Masks at school, Child Safety - NDIS Worker Screening Check, tackling the hearing terminology, Words matter & Emma Watkins leaving the Wiggles! aussiedeafkids.org.au/sounds-signs-n…

If you haven’t already seen this - you definitely need to!! limpingchicken.com/2021/11/13/ros…

Largest study of cochlear nerve deficiency to date demonstrates importance of MRI in diagnosis and that majority of patients have severe-to-profound #HearingLoss, including a small minority with #AuditoryNeuropathy spectrum disorder. bit.ly/3JiuMPG #NewbornHearingLoss

Exploring Parent Support Needs during the Newborn Hearing Diagnosis Pathway mdpi.com/1526228 #mdpijcm via JCM MDPI

Congratulations @billshortenmp on being appointed as the NDIS minister! #NDIS #ndis