Opportunity to participate in an independent study exploring how deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing loss communities experience accessing mental health services


15th June 2026
Share Your Story – Help Improve Mental Health Services
Are you Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or living with hearing loss? Or do you support someone who is? Researchers want to hear about your experiences with mental health professionals to help improve services in Australia. Two studies are available: one for people with hearing loss and one for supporters. You must be 18+, live in Australia, and have seen a mental health professional as an adult.

There are two studies available:

  1. For people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing – share your experiences and perspectives.
  2. For people who support someone who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing – share your story and experiences as a supporter, family member, friend, or carer.

 

 

1. For people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

 

Are you deaf, hard of hearing or have hearing loss?

 

Have you seen a mental health professional - like a psychologist, counsellor, psychiatrist, or social worker?

 

We want to hear about your experiences to make mental health services better for deaf, hard of hearing or people with hearing loss in Australia.

 

You can join if you:

  • Are 18 or older
  • Live in Australia
  • Have seen a mental health professional as an adult

 

Scan the QR code or click the link to learn more about this confidential study!

https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6mVntFjGak8lhqK

 

 

 


 

2. For people who support someone who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing

 

Do you support a deaf, hard of hearing or an adult with hearing loss?

Have you seen a mental health professional  - like a psychologist, counsellor, psychiatrist, or social worker?

 

We want to learn from your experiences to improve mental health services for deaf, hard of hearing or people with hearing loss people in Australia.

 

You can join if you:

  • Are 18 or older
  • Live in Australia
  • Support a deaf, hard of hearing or deaf plus adult who has seen a mental health professional

 

Scan the QR code or click the link to learn more and participate!

https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bPMU5sRGhdhgkl0


For more information download this document

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