2016 national deafness sector summit - public program
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8/18/2019 2016 National Deafness Sector Summit - Public Program
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Program
Saturday 7 May, Australian Hearing Hub Sydney
Start 9.30am Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country
Launch of
the
campaign
to
make
hearing
health
&
well
‐
being a national priority in Australia by Deafness Forum of
Australia chairperson, David Brady.
A briefing by the campaign’s creative director Peter Lewis,
who was an adviser to the Every Australian Counts
campaign that led to creation of the National Disability insurance Scheme.
Future of hearing services in Australia
The Government is investigating the privatisation of Australian Hearing.
Clients of the Australian Government Hearing Services Program who meet the
eligibility criteria will transfer to the NDIS by 2019‐20.
The audiology
profession
is
developing
national
practice
standards.
Featuring Ann Porter, Aussie Deaf Kids. Margaret Dewberry, Deafness Forum
of Australia adviser. Mark Wyburn, Parents of Deaf Kids. Tony Coles,
Audiology Australia. Senator Doug Cameron, Labor member of the Australian
Senate. Ministers for Social Services and Human Services are apologies.
11.15–11.45am orning tea
2016 Libby Harricks Memorial Oration
Mr John Howard OM AC, 25th Prime Minister of Australia and Patron of
Deafness Forum of Australia.
Introduction by Dr Christopher Lind, Libby Harricks Memorial Oration
committee chairperson.
Since 1999,
the
Libby
Harricks
Memorial
Oration
series
has
raised
awareness
of key issues relating to hearing loss and deafness.
Late‐arrivals will not be admitted.
1.00–2.00pm unch
Challenges facing the growing number of deaf professionals in the workplace
Alastair McEwin, President of Deaf Society
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Ear and balance disorders
Have we fallen through the cracks?
Beatrice Tarnawski, Whirled Foundation
Research, data and concern for people with chronic ear disorders in Australia.
Findings
of
the
Lets
Talk
About
It
–
Mental
Health
and
Deaf
People
conference
Gary Kerridge, Deaf Victoria
Specialist mental health support. Communication within emergency situations.
Awareness of specific issues around providing mental health support to people
who are deaf by medical general practitioners. Captioning in medical
appointments. Special training for interpreters. Design of supports and
frontline needs to incorporate diversity of need.
3.30–4.00pm
Afternoon
tea
Indigenous
Australians
and
the
workplace
Paul Brant, Manager Recruitment Services for Australian Hearing
The
National
Auslan
Booking
Interpreter
Service was a breakthrough for the
Deaf community lobbying.
Leonie Jackson, The Deaf Society chief executive officer
The Government plans to move it to under the umbrella of the National
Disability Insurance Scheme. What does it mean for people aged 65 and over
in terms
of
accessing
the
service
for
their
medical
and
legal
appointments?
Improving
hearing
assistance
to
older
Australians
Basil Turner, adviser to Deafness Forum of Australia
Three‐quarters of aged care recipients suffer some degree of hearing loss. It is
often not realised that even a slight to moderate hearing impairment can
inhibit social interaction resulting in significantly reduced quality of life and
may also increase depression and dementia.
4.50–5.00pm Conclusion
Program and
speakers
may
be
amended
to
reflect
presenters’
availabilities