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It is all about the Mothers Emma 08 May 2013 8:52 AM It is all about the Mothers A group of Hear and Say staff members recently attended the Australian Hearing Hub Inaugural Conference  in Sydney.   The conference theme was language, literacy and cognition in children with hearing impairment and it was an opportunity for Australian and international researchers and clinicians to exchange and share current knowledge about these areas. Discuss
Spreading the word and making a difference Dimity Dornan (Executive Director & Founder Hear and Say) 24 April 2013 12:18 PM Spreading the word and making a difference I recently wrote a blog about Hear and Say child Darcy and his journey into the world of sound. I have continued on from Darcy's story to include his child sponsor and a very special supporter of Hear and Say, Michael. Discuss
A great day marred only by a run-away drinks cart Karen Descovich (Events Manager, Hear and Say) 24 April 2013 12:17 PM A great day marred only by a run-away drinks cart Well the “Golf Gods” were certainly smiling down on us last Friday at the 17th Annual Thiess Golf Day in aid of Hear and Say. The weather was exceptional as 27 teams took to the course at Indooroopilly.   After a relaxed light lunch, there was a mad frenzy as 54 carts made their way to their tee off spots for a midday start. Discuss
Darcy’s journey into the world of sound Dimity Dornan (Executive Director & Founder Hear and Say) 04 April 2013 4:27 PM Darcy’s journey into the world of sound I recently had an occasion to look back over an old copy of our Wings of Sound printed newsletter.   In the 2009 summer issue one of our wonderful Mum’s Angela wrote a most beautiful story about her son Darcy’s journey into the world of sound. I thought it was timely to share a little more about Darcy's journey. Discuss
An Easter milestone I will never forget Sarah (Hear and Say Parent) 26 March 2013 10:26 AM An Easter milestone I will never forget During bath-time last week, Jarvis commented, “Lucas won’t need to wear his ears for much longer mum”. “Why not darling?” I asked. “Well, he’s nearly a big boy now so he won’t need them any more” was the answer.I smiled and tried and explain that Lucas will always need to wear his ‘ears’. Discuss
My journey in a world of sound Katie (Hear and Say Graduate) 20 March 2013 3:13 PM My journey in a world of sound I was born with a severe to profound hearing loss. That is me as a baby with my Mum.   When I was a few months old I started my lessons at Hear and Say. At first, I wore hearing aids but was not getting enough sound from them to develop my speech. Discuss
That special sense of being a part of the Hear and Say family never leaves you Rebecca (Proud Mum to Matthew and Jack) 12 March 2013 5:17 PM That special sense of being a part of the Hear and Say family never leaves you This month Matthew, my eldest son and I made what seemed like the first trip in a very long time to visit the Hear and Say Centre in Brisbane from our home in Townsville. But first to introductions - my name is Rebecca and I have two wonderful boys, Matthew and Jack. Discuss 2
Deaf children hear loud and clear thanks to Butterfly Appeal Chris McCarthy (CEO Hear and Say) 01 March 2013 6:37 PM Deaf children hear loud and clear thanks to Butterfly Appeal Officially launched in our Brisbane Centre in Auchenflower on Tuesday, the Hear and Say annual Butterfly Appeal is now in its 14th year and is named after butterflies, who many do not know, are deaf.   At Hear and Say we liken our deaf children learning to hear, listen and speak to a butterfly emerging from its cocoon into a beautiful, colourful, rich world of sound. Discuss 1
What a ride! What a journey! What an inspiration you all are to me admin 15 February 2013 7:14 PM What a ride! What a journey! What an inspiration you all are to me You know when you read one of those classics.  They are the ones that you can't wait to pick up, you are engrossed from the very first words and you want to know how it ends, but can't bear to say goodbye to the characters who are now a very big part of your life.  You are truly going to miss them when you read that last page. Discuss
A dolphin took my cochlear implant for a swim admin 08 February 2013 12:23 AM A dolphin took my cochlear implant for a swim I'm sure that just like us, many Hear and Say families have been appreciating the new Cochlear Nucleus Aqua Accessory (a bag or cover to waterproof the cochlear implant) over the summer months!!   Emily LOVED the beach before the aqua cover (she happily would take her implant off and run into the surf without hearing) but now, without exaggeration, I would say that the beach is now her favourite place. Discuss
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