West Australian Foundation for Deaf Children in Cottesloe, Western Australia, Australia | Community organisation

West Australian Foundation for Deaf Children

Locality: Cottesloe, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +64 8 9385 3557

Address: 53 Curtin Ave 6011 Cottesloe, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.wafdc.org.au

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25.01.2022 NDIS Update: A collaboration between NDIS and Hearing Services Program (HSP) has been announced and will commence July 1st 2020. Each will have different roles in the funding of hearing services. Please click the links below to learn more. ... https://www.ndis.gov.au//4838-securing-future-hearing-serv https://bit.ly/2UuSTTa

24.01.2022 The WA Foundation for Deaf Children is celebrating our volunteers this National Volunteer week! To our Deaf Strengths Camp volunteers, we thank you. Our volunteers are fantastic role models, loving and dedicated people and the backbone of our Camp every year. We wouldn't be able to run our favourite event without you. #NationalVolunteerWeek #changingcommunitieschanginglives

24.01.2022 Check out City of Perth Library's Rhymetime with Auslan interpreting! Have fun singing and signing along

22.01.2022 In the South West? Join us at our Busselton Christmas Teddy Picnic on the 21st November! When: Saturday 21st November Where: Barnyard Park, (next to The Goose), Busselton Foreshore... Time: 10am - 2pm Family Friendly Event Parents, grandparents, siblings & carers welcome Prizes for best dressed "Christmas Bear" Book your Child's free Ice Cream at: www.trybooking.com/BMHFV DONT FORGET to bring your bottles & cans. We will be a Drop Off point for "Containers for a Change"

22.01.2022 We are very excited to offer our Signing for FNG Families. Classes will delivered via Zoom with Beginner and Intermediate classes available. WHEN:... 1st Week: Tues 7th, Thurs 9th July & 2nd Week:Tues 14th & Thurs 16th July Beginners; 9.30am - 10.15am Intermediate; 10.30am - 11.15am COST: $80/family Tickets: Beginners - www.trybooking.com/BKBXE Intermediate - www.trybooking.com/BKBXK Limited spots available so get in quick!

20.01.2022 Get in quick! Not long to go before our Signing for FNG Families classes start. Only a few spots left! This is a great way to learn some Auslan in the beginner classes or practice what you know and more with Intermediate classes. The whole family can join online, no need to be limited by travel! We can't wait to see you there ... Book NOW: Beginner: www.trybooking.com/BKBXE Intermediate: www.trybooking.com/BKBXK

17.01.2022 Thank you so much to Bunbury Herald for coming along to our event on Sunday in Bunbury! https://www.bunburyherald.com.au//students-lab-up-experime A big thanks to our scientists and Inspiring Australia, we couldn't have the event without you.

15.01.2022 Have your say on the 2020 Review - Disability Standards for Education 2005. Don't miss the opportunity to have your thoughts heard and support our children in education. https://disabilitystandardsreview.education.gov.au/

15.01.2022 It is here! Come and join us as we meet exciting scientists from all different sciences. We have two events this year in Perth and Bunbury. Perth Where: Stirling Community Centre Social Room, 164 Cape Street Tuart Hill WA 6060 When: Sunday 16th August... Time: 10am-12pm Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/BKOZD Bunbury Where: Stirling Street Arts Centre, Stirling St Bunbury 6230 When: Sunday 23rd August Time: 10am - 12pm Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/BKOZN Auslan Interpreters and brunch provided at both events Parents and siblings welcome!

15.01.2022 This year for National Simultaneous Storytime we read 'Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas'. Check out the Auslan interpreted version of this super fun story! It is also a great way to learn and practice Auslan with your little ones.

15.01.2022 Meet our newest staff member: Cottie! He is practicing his dressing up for our Teddy Bear Picnics Don't forget to book your spot for the South West picnic this weekend and the Perth picnic next week!!

13.01.2022 We would like to know how Covid-19 has affected you, your child and your family so that we can provide that right services and events to you. Please take a second to complete this quick survey. Thanks! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JWYZ8NQ

13.01.2022 We are coming to the South West! The WA Foundation for Deaf Children is coming to Bunbury for Sunday 26th and Monday 27th July and we hope to see you while we are there. We will be at the Wonky Windmill Farm at 10am on Sunday ready to meet you and your family.... Book your spot to let us know we will see you there: https://www.trybooking.com/BKBWV WONKY WINDMILL Date: Sunday 26th July Time: 10am Where: Wonky Windmill Farm 218 Yelverton North Road, Yelverton Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/BKBWV Auslan Interpreter provided. www.wonkywindmillfarm.com.au On Monday, join us for a Sundowner at the Funkee Monkee at 5pm. This will be a great opportunity to meet the service providers in the South West area and ask any questions you might have. Please RSVP your attendance before the 20th of July to [email protected] FUNKEE MONKEE Date: Monday 27th July Time: 5pm Where: Funkee Monkee 27 Victoria St, Bunbury WA 6230

12.01.2022 Happy #InternationalDayofSignLanguages! Australias COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People with Disabilities is available in Auslan for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Visit www.health.gov.au//coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-people-

12.01.2022 Only a few more days to book in Bunbury! We can't wait to see you there Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/BKOZN When: Sunday 23rd August ... Time: 10am - 12pm Where: Stirling St Arts Centre Bunbury Auslan Interpreters and Brunch Included. Siblings and Friends welcome.

12.01.2022 We have a Facebook group for our Family Network Group! We hope this will give you more ways to connect and learn with each other. Click on the link and answer the question prompts to request access https://www.facebook.com/groups/551512858833130/

11.01.2022 Its #EOFY! If you would like to donate to the WA Foundation for Deaf Children, now is the perfect time to do it. Your donation will help the WAFDC support children who are deaf and hard of hearing and their families. Any donations $2 and over are tax deductible. ... Our programs are unbiased and evidence-based to achieve our promise of being a change agent and central support hub that gives every deaf and hard of hearing child and their family in WA the knowledge, networks and confidence they need for a happy childhood. https://wafdc.org.au/donate-now/

11.01.2022 We would like to acknowledge our wonderful History Group volunteers! They passionately work every Monday and Wednesday to archive and preserve the history of deaf education in WA. Being past teachers and students from the 'House on the Hill' they know a lot! Check out their work here http://www.wadeafed-history.com.au/ #nationalvolunteerweek #changingcommunitieschanginglives

10.01.2022 Don't forget to book your tickets to strawberry picking and picnic this Sunday! Bring your wellies and get ready for some fun! Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/BLLKK... When: Sunday 20th September Where: Lot 71 Stoney Road Gnangara Time: 9am - 11am BYO Picnic Lunch: Where: Jungle Park, Whiteman Edge Time: 11:30am - 2pm

10.01.2022 Would you be interested in Signing for Families (Auslan classes) online?

09.01.2022 Check out Dr Rina the 'Mad Scientist Mummy' and her upcoming events with Auslan interpreters! Rina is one of our fantastic scientists for Meet the Scientists in both Perth and Bunbury

09.01.2022 A huge thank you to our scientists and everyone that came yesterday to Meet The Scientists! We can't wait to see more of you in Bunbury.

09.01.2022 The West Australian Foundation for Deaf Children is very excited to share our first issue of our new newsletter; Butterflies. Inside this issue you will find a Family Spotlight, meet an audiologist, a Teacher of the Deaf and a 2019 Deaf Strengths camp attendee. There is also some service information for parents and a fun Kid's Corner! We hope you enjoy!

08.01.2022 Event Alert! Join us for some strawberry picking and a picnic with the family When: Sunday 20th September Where: Lot 71 Stoney Road Gnangara Time: 9am - 11am... BYO Picnic Lunch: Jungle Park, Whiteman Edge Time: 11 :30am - 2pm Book your spot now: www.trybooking.com/BLLKK

08.01.2022 Well done Mosman Park School for Deaf Children! Such a wonderful video

07.01.2022 We had a fantastic time meeting new families at the Wonky Windmill in Bunbury on Saturday! Check out all the cute animals We hope to see you all again soon.

07.01.2022 Check out this lovely book written and illustrated by Sahar inspired by her son with Cochlear implants.

06.01.2022 Keep an eye out for Meet the Scientists - Sign Me Up! 2020 We are very excited to have two events in August this year, one in Perth and one in Bunbury! There will some fantastic scientists to meet from weather scientists and astrophysicists to geologists robotics Bookings open soon, be sure to get in quick!

06.01.2022 Don't miss out on seeing us in the South West this weekend! Book your spot here now: www.trybooking.com/BKBWV When: Sunday 26th July 2020 Time: 10am - 2pm Where: Wonky Windmill Farm 218 Yelverton Nth Rd Yelverton... Cost: $14 Adults $10 Children Join us on Monday 27th for a Sundowner at the Funkee Monkee at 5pm. This will be a great opportunity to meet the service providers in the South West area and ask any questions you might have. Please RSVP your attendance before the 20th of July to [email protected]

04.01.2022 Check out our first virtual event, Sharks 4 Kids! Join us for an interactive webinar and learn all about shark anatomy, different species and how we study and save them! Contact Jenelle at [email protected] to book your spot and receive your Zoom link. Get in quick, only 20 spots available!... Auslan Interpreter and Captions provided Must be an FNG member See more

04.01.2022 Are you a parent or carer? Has your child experienced hearing loss related to Cytomegalovirus (CMV)? Researchers at the Perth Childrens Hospital (PCH) are seek...ing your input to improve care and health outcomes for children who have CMV-related hearing loss. A research study is planned to better understand CMV and to determine how often it causes problems for babies in WA. Researchers will also look at whether early testing of infants with CMV-related hearing loss can improve their health outcomes and the healthcare they receive. Researchers are looking for parents or carers of affected children to contribute advice to the study based on your experience of having a child with CMV- related hearing loss. To find out more and to apply: http://bit.ly/CMV_Infant Applications close: 2nd October, 2020 Perth Children's Hospital CCMV Association Australia Deaf Children Australia West Australian Foundation for Deaf Children Aussie Deaf Kids

03.01.2022 Happy International Day of Charity! We love doing what we do and are looking forward to lots of events coming up, but we cant do it without you! Click below to donate today ... https://wafdc.org.au/donate-now/

03.01.2022 Join us for a day at Naturescape! 3 Guided Morning Programs to choose from: Where's Quenda Ages 4 - 8 Birds & butterflies Ages 7 - 12... Bush Bits Crafts Ages 9 + When: Wednesday 30th September Where: Rio Tinto Naturescape, May Drive, Kings Park Time: 9.45am till 2pm Cost: $10.00 per child : Parents free Book your Guided Morning Program spots at www.trybooking.com/BLKMW (Group Limits 15) After guided morning programs, its free play & picnic lunch in Naturescape Packed lunches, no eskies allowed