At Hear and Say, we know that hearing loss can present unique challenges for children and their families. Our Resilience and Wellbeing Programs are designed to support emotional health, personal growth, and social development, helping children not just to succeed, but to thrive.
For children with hearing loss, these programs combine learning, skill-building, and fun.
They focus on developing abilities that are essential for:
Meet the children, families, and adults whose journey with Hear and Say show the power of hearing, listening and speaking.
Our programs give children the opportunity to learn more about their hearing loss and the technology they use. Understanding their hearing devices, how to advocate for themselves, and how to manage listening in different environments helps children feel more independent and capable.
Many children benefit from knowing they are not alone. By connecting with peers who share similar experiences, children gain a sense of belonging and mutual understanding. This peer support, combined with guided skill-building by our experienced staff, fosters confidence and resilience in a safe and nurturing environment.
Supporting a child with hearing loss goes beyond the therapy room. Our parent education programs provide practical strategies, insights, and guidance to help families support their child’s communication, social, and emotional development at home and in the community.
Our programs are tailored to the child’s age and developmental stage, ensuring that activities are both engaging and appropriate:
Focusing on early listening and engagement. Runs fortnightly.
Developing early communication and social skills. Runs fortnightly at multiple centres across Queensland.
Building confidence in group settings. Three-day program.
Encouraging peer interaction and self-expression. Three-day program.
Strengthening social skills and friendship-building. Three-day program.
Supporting self-esteem and independence. Three-day program with a follow-up day.
Focusing on self-advocacy, resilience, and peer relationships. Three-day program with a follow-up day.
Preparing for the transition to adulthood with confidence and independence. Delivered online, monthly.
A three-day program, combining therapy, audiology, social skills groups, and parent support, while offering the chance to connect with other remote Hear and Say families.
Interested in joining one of our programs? We’d love to hear from you!
Our programs are offered across Queensland and online, with options to suit every age and stage. Many are available during school holidays or fortnightly throughout the year, and NDIS or other funding may apply.
These programs are open to all children, even if they do not currently attend Hear and Say for appointments. No referral is required, and you can join even if it’s been years since your last visit to the centre.
If you’d like to learn more or find the right program for your child, we’d love to hear from you.
Complete our Expression of Interest form today, and a member of our team will be in touch to help you find the right program for your child.
