Hear and Say in Ashgrove, Queensland | Medical and health

Hear and Say

Locality: Ashgrove, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3850 2111

Address: 29 Nathan Avenue 4060 Ashgrove, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.hearandsay.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Getting my hearing back to as near normal as possible through the use of my new hearing aids has highlighted how the gradual loss of my hearing was denying me the pleasure of enjoying so many experiences in life. Don, retired doctor. Read more about Don’s hearing journey here: www.hearandsay.com.au/dons-story

25.01.2022 Arm yourself with useful tips and tricks to help you fuss less over your child's picky eating. Register now for the upcoming parent information webinar on 27 October, hosted by dietician, nutritionist and fussy eating specialist, Marie-France Laval. https://www.hearandsay.com.au//live-webinar-making-mealti/

24.01.2022 Little Loud Shirt has made it to Wowan as part of its celebrity regional tour. Wowan is currently battling it out with Aramac for the title of Queensland’s Loudest Town 2020 and Little Loud Shirt has visited both towns, helping raise vital awareness for Loud Shirt Day and children impacted by hearing loss. Find out how you can support Wowan here: https://events.hearandsay.com.au//wowan-gets-loud-for-arth

23.01.2022 I don’t think I would be the person I am today if I wasn’t able to hear, listen and speak. 28-year-old Chloe has attended Hear and Say since she was a child and today she now works full time as an estimating assistant. Read her story here: www.hearandsay.com.au/hear-and-now-meet-chloe

23.01.2022 We have had a very special guest at Hear and Say’s Brisbane centre - Mettle’s Big Loud Shirt is here to help us celebrate Loud Shirt Day! Thank you to the Mettle team who paid us a visit, and congratulations on already raising over $40,000!

22.01.2022 What a day! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us this Loud Shirt Day - we’ve been blown away by the noise and colour across the state! It’s not too late to donate: www.hearandsay.com.au/make-a-donation.

21.01.2022 The messages of World Mental Health Day, are more relevant than ever as we look to ways to support the resilience and mental wellbeing of our families and staff with the vast turbulence and challenges faced in 2020. Several of our team have recently completed a mental health first aid course, equipping them with training and skills to help others who are struggling. #QMHW

21.01.2022 THANK YOU! The Hear and Say community has blown us away with their very loud fundraising efforts. Together, Queensland Loud Shirt Day supporters have held over 200 events and already raised $135,000 which will change the lives of children born deaf, helping them to hear, listen and speak.

21.01.2022 A very loud thank you to the incredible Year 12 class at Emmanuel College who got behind Andrew Tuppen and today are wearing their brightest shirts for Loud Shirt Day. It is amazing to see how our community rallies together for children born deaf or hard of hearing so that they can learn to hear and speak.

19.01.2022 Marie-France's five tips to avoid the slippery slope into fussy eating and raise confident eaters. #Tip1: Don’t take it personally when children refuse food consider it as part of your child’s development. Read more below.

19.01.2022 LEGO Masters Australia’s Grand Finalists, Andrew and Damian from Clicking Bricks, will be building a Hear and Say butterfly for Loud Shirt Day on Saturday 24 October from 9.30am 12.30 at the Lego Dreamworld Australia store. Entry is free and we invite everyone to attend and meet these two Loud Shirt Day heroes who are supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

18.01.2022 #BreakingNews: Mettle's Little Loud Shirt has been spotted in Aramac, as part of its Loud Shirt Day 2020 state-wide celebrity regional tour. This rock star loud shirt is taking to the roads of regional Queensland, rallying communities to get loud in support of families impacted by hearing loss. The small-statured, big-hearted icon has recently paid a visit to Aramac, who are in the midst of competing for the title of Queensland’s Loudest Town. Find out more here: https://events.hearandsay.com.au//aramac-gets-loud-for-emmy

17.01.2022 Although helping a child to keep their hearing device on can be a challenge for many families, it’s critical for ensuring best possible access to sound at all times. Check out these helpful tips to keep that device off the floor and on your child: https://www.hearandsay.com.au/keeping-your-childs-hearing-/

16.01.2022 It’s almost here Loud Shirt Day is tomorrow! Today children born deaf can hear and speak, but only with your generous support. Get loud and donate to Loud Shirt Day via the Hear and Say website to help ensure these children can continue to receive vital services: https://www.hearandsay.com.au/make-a-donation/

15.01.2022 Have you ever wondered what comes next after finding out you have a hearing loss? Hear and Say Audiologist, Georgia Cambridge shares her specialised knowledge to help take away some of the unknowns. https://www.hearandsay.com.au/receiving-a-hearing-loss-diag

14.01.2022 Have you heard of the newest and loudest celebrity currently touring Australia? Mettle's Little Loud Shirt is using its fame for good; accompanied by bodyguards, this celebrity is helping to generate noise around Loud Shirt Day and support Queensland families impacted by hearing loss. Find out more using the link below and watch this space for the most up-to-date Little Loud Shirt information and sightings. www.hearandsay.com.au/little-loud-shirt-makes-big-noise

14.01.2022 Our Hear to Learn School Hearing Screening program has spent the final days of term three visiting 417 students across Moranbah, Coppabella, Nebo, Valkyrie, Middlemount and Dysart. A big thanks to Hear to Learn’s founding regional partner, Thiess for helping us visit these communities! We are excited to be helping children in Central Queensland reach their full potential, and it’s especially exciting to be up North at the moment with two regional towns, Aramac and Wowan, currently going head-to-head for the title of Queensland’s Loudest Town as part of Loud Shirt Day. #thiesscommunity

11.01.2022 Applications for the $15,000 Graeme Clark Scholarship are now open, apply for help in reaching your university study goals. Find out more using the link below.

11.01.2022 #InTheNews: Arthur and the community of Wowan are certainly making a lot of noise as they battle it out for the title of Queensland’s Loudest Town, with 9 News Central Queensland helping spread the message loud and far.

11.01.2022 Today’s the day Loud Shirt Day is officially here! It’s not too late to get involved and support children impacted by hearing loss. There is lots happening right across the country, so watch this space for the latest updates. Click the link below to get loud with us: https://www.hearandsay.com.au/make-a-donation/

10.01.2022 One-year-old Lucy and her mum, Monique are a special part of the Hear and Say family. This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Lucy and Monique have reminded us of just how kind-hearted our community is read more here: www.hearandsay.com.au/down-syndrome-awareness-month

09.01.2022 Find out how organisations working with those impacted by hearing loss, both here in Australia and overseas, are responding to the pandemic. Read more in the latest edition First Voice newsletter. https://www.firstvoice.org.au//2020-October-Newsletter_Our

09.01.2022 From the crooning of carols to the excitement and chatter at a family feast, keeping on top of your hearing health over the festive season is as important as ever. Thank you Suncorp Stadium for helping us share this message and for all your longstanding support.

09.01.2022 On behalf of Hear and Say and our three pitch presenters, thank you to everyone who joined our very first Virtual Crowdfunding Evening last night and showed their support for Queensland families impacted by hearing loss. Our community truly is the backbone of all we do, and this was demonstrated yet again last night as we worked together to change the lives of children and families impacted by hearing loss.

08.01.2022 With just three weeks until Loud Shirt Day, we are excited to announce that the legends at Skumi are donating 15% of shirt sales in Queensland to Hear and Say! Simply enter the code LOUDSHIRT at checkout to support children born deaf or hard of hearing. https://www.skumi.com.au Photography by Alan Hughes Photography

08.01.2022 Quota International of Townsville have been woven into Hear and Say’s history since the very beginning, and they have generously given right up until the end. With the sad news that the Club is dissolving, we are immensely grateful for the true difference members have made for North Queensland children impacted by hearing loss.

08.01.2022 Queensland’s Loudest Town is Wowan! What a nail-biting finish to the competition for the title of Queensland’s Loudest Town 2020, with Wowan raising an incredible total of $22,218. The mighty town of Aramac was just pipped at the post, raising an amazing $17,160. We can hardly believe what we’ve seen from these two extraordinary towns. Wowan is 80km south-west of Rockhampton and has a recorded population of just 216; while Aramac is about 200km north-east of Longreach with a recorded population of 299. A massively loud congratulations to both towns, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your outstanding efforts in helping ensure children born deaf or hard of hearing can reach their full potential.

06.01.2022 Tonight’s the night! Our presenters are excitedly awaiting for Hear and Say’s very first virtual crowdfunding event to kick off, starting at 5.30pm AEST. This being an online event, it’s not too late to join! Click the link to be part of it. www.crowdcast.io/e/hearandsay

05.01.2022 For parents Rhianon and Julian, the impact of coronavirus has come with a digital silver lining they have found a new way of accessing Hear and Say’s vital services for their daughter Olive. Read more: https://www.hearandsay.com.au/a-digital-silver-lining/ Photo credit: Two Ducks Photography

05.01.2022 Finding out her grandson Leo had a hearing loss was an emotional experience for Sue, but what’s been even more impactful is seeing the world now at Leo’s feet thanks to the dedication of his family and Hear and Say in supporting him to listen and speak. Give the gift of sound this Christmas: www.hearandsay.com.au/make-a-donation

05.01.2022 Hear from audiologist, Georgia Cambridge as she explains just how Hear and Say can help you or a loved one look after their hearing health through our Adult Hearing program.

04.01.2022 It took 900 hours of professional experience, 80 hours of professional development, 20 hours of mentored sessions and finally a flight to the Northern Territory for a gruelling exam but Rebecca Parker from our Sunshine Coast centre has achieved her Listening and Spoken Language Specialist certification! Congratulations to Rebecca, who becomes our 16th team member with this uniquely specialised qualification.

03.01.2022 Next in our From the desk of series, we take a look at the work space of Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Katie Smith. Check out Katie’s desk when she’s working in-centre with families, and find out more about a day in the life of a listening and spoken language specialist.

03.01.2022 With the festive season frenzy already well upon us, now is the perfect time to ensure you’re prepared for the summer holidays and not just with those last-minute gifts. Prepare your hearing technology holiday check list: www.hearandsay.com.au/your-holiday-checklist

02.01.2022 In 2020 Hear and Say is very proud to be celebrating 20 years of supporting families in the Darling Downs! A big thank you to our incredible community, philanthropic, corporate and government partners who have enabled two decades of critical Hear and Say services delivered throughout Toowoomba and beyond.