Queensland Hearing Loss Family Support Service (QHLFSS)
A statewide team of family support facilitators who provide family-centred counselling & support to families of children diagnosed with a permanent hearing loss, who provide the following services:
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Ensure families gain information about; their child's hearing loss & the full range of habilitation options available to support their child's communication, development & health needs.
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Facilitate a process to support family decision making regarding habilitation methods & services.
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Assist in identifying the needs of children with a permanent hearing loss (PHL) & their families, & advocate on their behalf within relevant services and systems.
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Contribute to the development of research & best practice in the delivery of family support services of individuals with a hearing loss.
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This service is offered to all children diagnosed with a PHL who access either public or private medical & habilitation services from birth through to completion of Grade 1.
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Contact QHLFSS Call: 1800 352 075
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