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Hearing Services Program, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
If you have hearing loss you may be able to access hearing supports and aids through the Hearing Services Program. There is also a special program called the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) program for children aged 0–6 years who have just been diagnosed with a hearing problem.
Hearing Australia e-book
Hearing Australia has a useful free e-book called Choices. It has information for parents and families of children who are newly diagnosed with hearing loss from birth to 12 years of age.
National Auslan Interpreter Booking & Payment Service (NABS)
You can use NABS to book an interpreter for private healthcare appointments. Your healthcare provider can also book the NABS for you.
Statewide Audiology Service
Tasmania has a statewide audiology service with a full range of diagnostic services including behavioural and electrophysiological tests, cochlear implant assessment and rehabilitation, newborn hearing screening and diagnostic assessment and support, and the provision of loan assistive listening devices to patients at Royal Hobart Hospital.
Deaf Nav
Deafnav is a portal helping people access and connect with the deaf and hard of hearing community. It provides resources, support and services for deaf and hard of hearing people, their families and carers.
NextSense
NextSense provides services aimed at breaking down barriers for children, adults and families of people with hearing or vision loss.
Accesshub – National Relay Service (NRS)
The NRS can help you communicate over the phone if you are deaf, hard of hearing or have difficulties with speech.
DeafBlind Australia
If you are deafblind, DeafBlind Australia has information that may help you to navigate the NDIS, such as how to use NDIS plans and negotiate with providers. DBA has developed information resources and workshops run throughout Australia.
DeafBlind Information Australia
The Deafblind Information Hub has information and resources about your disability, supports and services available and how to navigate the NDIS.
Flying Colours
Flying Colours is a website designed to provide information, support and a helpline for parents and carers raising children and youth with hearing loss.