Getting started
Each deaf or hard of hearing child is different and, as parents, you will know the best ways to support them. Students who are deaf or hard of hearing may require specific teaching strategies such as access to resources through direct teaching in Auslan, Auslan interpreting, classroom adjustments, the use of captioning and assistive listening devices.
Below are some strategies you can use for teaching and working with your child who is deaf or hard of hearing.
Supporting learning at home
Deaf and hard of hearing learning@home
We understand that deaf and hard of hearing children may need additional considerations when learning at home.
Tips on setting up your learning space at home.
Initial queries regarding learning at home are to be directed through your school contact, they can then connect you to services in your area.
Your student’s teacher, Advisory Visiting Teacher (AVT)—Hearing or Principal Advisor: Auslan (PAA) can assist you to make specific adjustments and implement strategies that will support your student to continue accessing and completing their schoolwork from home.
Contact Deaf and hard of hearing services by emailing
dhhservice@qed.qld.gov.au.
Wellbeing for Deaf / hard of hearing students
While learning from home, it is important to consider your child's wellbeing. Accessing appropriate information is a good starting point. Deaf and hard of hearing services can provide support with Auslan resources on a range of wellbeing topics. Contact us at
dhhs.wellbeing@qed.qld.gov.au.
Resources for parents
Learning in K–2: Sally and Possum
Sally and Possum is an innovative video series for young children who use Auslan. The
Early Childhood Education and Care Sally and Possum webpage offers some great suggestions for ways to use the episodes as teaching moments. You can also view the episodes on
ABC iView.
Apps supporting language development
NextSense lists a number of educational apps to support Deaf and hard of hearing students and families in their development of Auslan, listening and language skills.