Who we are
Our team in Brisbane (Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists), the Gold Coast and Townsville (Speech Language Pathologists) integrate with the supports and services the student is currently receiving in school, such as Education Queensland therapists, Advisory Visiting Teachers and Guidance Officers.
The focus of this support is to enhance the child’s learning outcomes and improve their educational opportunities.
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible for Hear for Kids in School the student must be:
- Eligible for Verification under Educational Adjustments Profile (EAP) or awaiting verification recorded on AIMS
- Attending Prep, Year One or Year Two in a State, Catholic or Independent School
- Attending a school within a 50km radius of Deaf Connect offices in Yeerongpilly, Taigum, Gold Coast and Townsville
How to access the program:
Your child’s school has to request this service using the relevant Referral Form. Please complete and return to therapy.info@deafconnect.org.au
Brisbane Referral Form
Townsville Referral Form
Gold Coast Referral Form
If you would like more information about Hear for Kids in School please contact the Hear for Kids in School Program Co-ordinator at therapy.info@deafconnect.org.au, by phone on 07 3848 0080.
This program supported by the Queensland Government through the Department of Education and Training, Specialist Disability Support in Schools (SDSS) program.
