Facts sheets, Posters, Quizzes and more!
You'll find a range of downloadable information resources, activity ideas and posters to help support your family raise your deaf or hard of hearing child. Feel free to share them with friends, extended family and the wider community!
Zipline- About Parent Mentoring
After learning your child is deaf or hard of hearing you may have many questions. Our Parent Mentors are here to help with our free Program. It can be reassuring to speak with another parent, someone who has travelled a similar path and can provide unbiased information and support during this time. Trained Parent Mentors are available to meet with families through one-on-one visits , on line or by phone. This can take place in your home, in your community, at an Early Intervention Centre playgroup and family network events.
Zipline- How will my extended family learn to be deaf aware?
Part of adjusting to your new normal will involve working together with your wider family to adjust and become more deaf aware – which simply means understanding more about deafness and how to help your deaf or hard hearing child thrive.
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Colouring Sheets
Download these fun and playful activity sheets featuring our friends Pip, Annie and Betty from the Platypus Playhouse.
Zipline - How do I know the advice I'm getting is the best option?
When you first discover your child is deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), you may get bombarded with advice. From friends and family to health professionals, you’ll probably hear lots of different opinions. So, how do you sort good advice from bad or work out which is best for your child and family? This Zipline is loaded with tips and tricks to help you sift through your options and make informed decisions.
Zipline- How can I help my child accept their hearing loss and not feel different to their peers?
Deaf and hard of hearing kids are just like other kids – each one is unique. There are lots of things you can do to help your child come to terms with their hearing loss, build healthy relationships, and know they are valued by their family, peers and community.
What does it mean to advocate for your child?
Advocating for your child helps ensure their needs are met. Learn about advocacy and how to advocate with confidence in a way that feels right for you.
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How to look after hearing aids
Download Pip the platypus' simple guide to taking care of your hearing aids.
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- Hearing Devices and Aids
Recognising hearing trouble in children
Download this simple guide to help you pick up on early signs of hearing trouble in young children.
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- Early Diagnosis
Myths and Truths - A Quiz
Myths about deafness abound. Download the quiz and test your knowledge on the most common myths and truths about deafness.
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Good vibrations- how deaf kids can experience music
Think deaf and hard of hearing kids can’t enjoy music? Think again! In fact, taking part in musical activities can help deaf and hard of hearing kids have fun, learn and thrive. Download this fact sheet to learn more!
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- Deaf Friendly Activities
Pip and Annie's guide to becoming deaf aware
Deafness is a spectrum - it varies a lot from person to person. Pip and Annie share their tips on how different deaf or hard of hearing people prefer to communicate.
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- Communication
Creating a good listening environment
Good listening environments allow deaf and hard of hearing people hear better and understand what's going on. Download this fact sheet with tips to help you create an environment suitable for deaf or hard of hearing children.
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How the Ear works
Download your simple guide to learn interesting facts about how the ear works.
Looking after bone conduction hearing aids
Download your simple guide to bone conductor hearing aids - packed with plenty of interesting facts and tips about how they work and how to take care of them.
Count to ten in Auslan!
Download this poster to learn how to count from 1-10 in Auslan.
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Auslan Fingerspelling Poster
Download our poster to learn how to fingerspell in Auslan!
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