Weblinks
Organisations supporting hearing impaired Australians.
| # | Web Link | Hits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cochlear Awareness Network (CAN)
The Cochlear Awareness Network (CAN) is a group of Cochlear Implantees who aim to provide accurate information about cochlear implants, promote their advantages, and act as ambassador for Cochlear Ltd. |
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| 2 |
Better Hearing Australia (BHA)
Nationwide voluntary organization providing classes in communication, listening, counseling plus social activities and information on medical and technical developments, and some assistive technology demonstration. |
34 |
| 3 |
Self-Help for the Hard of Hearing (SHHH)
Provides services and support for hearing-impaired people who communicate orally; city and country groups. Some assistive technology demonstration. |
397 |
| 4 |
Australian Hearing
An Australian Government agency, Australian Hearing is dedicated to helping people manage their hearing impairment so they have a better quality of life. We provide a full range of hearing services for children and young people up to the age of 21 and eligible adults. |
30 |
| 5 |
Office of Hearing Services
The Office of Hearing Services manages the issuing of vouchers for eligible clients to access hearing assessments and devices from hearing service providers of their choice. It also administers the provision of hearing services for eligible clients with special needs. |
31 |
| 6 |
Deafness Forum of Australia
Established in early 1993 at the instigation of the Federal government, the Deafness Forum is the peak body for deafness in Australia. We now represent all interests and viewpoints of the Deaf and hearing impaired communities of Australia (including those people who have a chronic disorder of the ear and those who are DeafBlind). |
36 |
| 7 |
Deafness Council of NSW
The Deafness Council of New South Wales is a non-profit, volunteer organisation with charitable status. As a peak body, we function as a voice for our members, assisting deaf and hearing impaired adults and children, and those with other disorders of the ear. |
31 |
| 8 |
Media Access Australia
Media Access Australia provides information on access to media using technology. It covers a wide range of practical information on access issues involving TV, DVDs, cinema, the arts, new media and education; and access technologies including captioning (primarily used by people who are Deaf and hearing impaired) and audio description (primarily used by people who are blind and vision impaired). |
27 |
| 9 |
Australian Tinnitus Association
The Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW) Ltd is a non-profit company established in Sydney in December 1984 and is supported by the South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service. ATA's mission is to provide information, support and counselling to tinnitus sufferers and preventative education to the wider community. |
28 |
| 10 |
Meniere's Australia
A not for profit charitable organisation which offers support to people with Meniere's disease, their families and carers. Health professionals also make use of our resources. |
29 |
| 11 |
Deaf Education Network (DEN) Deaf Education Network is the only Adult Education organisation specifically established to meet the adult learning needs of the Deaf Community in Australia. |
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| 12 |
Shepherd Centre
The Shepherd Centre is a charity which teaches deaf and hearing impaired children how to listen and speak so that they can reach their full potential in the hearing world. |
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