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Links and Resources

Peak bodies who can be contacted for advice on local contacts:

• Mental Health and Deafness World Congress 2009
  
  
• AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language)
  
  
• Australian Caption Centre
  
  
• Australian Communication Exchange
  T: (07) 3815 7610
  TTY: (07) 3815 7602
  Fax: (07) 3815 7601
  A not-for-profit, organisation dedicated to empowering those who are Deaf or have a hearing, speech or communication impairment by assisting those who are Deaf or have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, to obtain access to the telephone and other telecommunication networks.
  
  
• Better Hearing Australia
  A non-profit, a self-help organisation controlled by its members and provides an Australia-wide community support service of rehabilitation and help for Australia's hearing impaired. Queensland Branches can be sourced from the web site. If you have lost your hearing this is a good place to start.
  
  
• Commonwealth Care Link
  T: 1800 052 222
  Commonwealth Care Link can help you to identify local agencies and groups.
  
• Deaf Australia (formerly known as Australian Association of the Deaf)
  247 Stafford Rd Queensland
  T: (07) 3357 8266
  TTY: (07) 3357 8277
  Fax:  (07) 3357 8377
  A consumer representative and advocacy group staff by Deaf people.
  
  
• Deaf Children Australia
  Deaf Children Australia provides information, advocacy, support services and educational resources that respond to the needs of these children and their families.
  We believe in the right of choice and equality of opportunity. Our point of difference is our willingness to respond to the needs of all deaf and hearing impaired children, including those with disabilities.
  
  
• Deafness Forum
  T: (02) 6262 7808
  TTY: (02) 6262 7809,
  Fax: (02) 6262 7810
  A national body which advocates on behalf of Deaf and hearing impaired consumers.
  
  
• Deaf Services Queensland (formerly Qld Deaf Society)
  473 Annerely Rd Qld
  T: (07) 3892 8500
  TTY: (07) 3892 8501
  Fax:  (07) 3892 8511
  A non-government service provider of Auslan classes, accredited interpreters, lifestyle support, community access and employment assistance.
  
  
• Word of Mouth