Deafness and mental health resources
These resources are available for health professionals looking to engage the Deafness and Mental Health Statewide Consultation and Liaison Service. You can also access resources for consumers.
- Guidelines for working with people who are deaf or hard of hearing (PDF 948 kB)
- Deafness and Mental Health Statewide Consultation and Liaison Service brochure for health professionals (PDF 382 kB)
- Interpreting and translating guidelines and resources
- Deaf awareness checklist for primary care providers
- Deaf Aware Mental State Examination tip sheet (PDF, 395 KB)
For detailed guidelines on working with people who are deaf or hard of hearing, please contact us at deafness_MHS@health.qld.gov.au.
Auslan Cognitive Screening Tool
Read about the Australian Sign Language Cognitive Screening Tool (Auslan-CST), which is used to detect cognitive impairment and decline in older deaf Australians, and how qualified health professionals can request access.