Therapy and Family Services

Early Intervention

We work with families everyday to:

• Help them understand what it means to have a baby with hearing loss
• Connect them with families who have already been through the experience
• Advise them how to “navigate the system” to get the best advice and services for their child
• Connect them to appropriate supports and services, including through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

The birth of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing can be an overwhelming and isolating experience for parents and families, which is why all our early intervention, therapy, support and mentorship programs are tailored to the individual experience of each family, including their communication, education and technology needs.

Therapy Services

Deaf Connect provides a range of therapy support and assessments which support Deaf and hard of hearing children’s language development from birth through to the school years. Our allied health team includes:

• Speech Language Pathologists
• Occupational Therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Psychologists
• Teachers of the Deaf
• Allied Health Assistants

Therapy Services are currently only available in Queensland and online via Telehealth.

Hear for Kids in School (QLD only)

Lego Learners Holiday Program (QLD only)

Our 3-day Lego Learners program is designed to build children’s communication, fine motor, social and emotional skills through Lego-based fun.   

This program is run by allied health therapists and a Deaf mentor, with Auslan interpreters, within a bilingual, bicultural space.  

Family Mentor Program (Metro-Sydney)

Our Family Mentor program offers a critical bilingual and bicultural approach to language acquisition and access to community that allows parents to best support their child in reaching their full potential.

We match families with trained Deaf adults who have invaluable lived experience and Auslan fluency to provide guidance through Deaf culture, community and language as your child grows into their Deaf identity.

*This program is currently only able to be delivered to families in the Metro-Sydney region

Parent to Parent Support Program (NSW only)

In NSW, we offer the Parent-to-Parent Mentor Program for new parents of deaf children who are paired with more experienced parents. It is an opportunity for you to share your experiences, seek advice and discuss your child’s future prospects.

Therapy Services for Deaf Adults in North Queensland

In North Queensland, speech language pathology services are available to Deaf and hard of hearing adults. These services are individualised for each person’s goals and chosen communication. This service is also available over video conferencing (Telepractice).