ABOUT US
Mission
Teaching children with speech, language or hearing impairments to listen and speak.
Vision
To be a world class provider in early intervention services for children with speech, language or hearing impairments.
| Promise |
| Families at Telethon Speech & Hearing have: |
| • The opportunity to develop spoken language as their primary means of communication |
| • Expert support from a team of qualified professionals |
| • Parent involvement in decisions affecting their children's educational welfare and their family's well-being |
| • Access to the very latest methods and technology |
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Approach
Our family-centered approach focuses on listening as the foundation for developing spoken language. For hearing-impaired children this means using hearing aids or cochlear implants. Our Centre was established by parents; parents and their children are still our number one priority. We ensure that parents or caregivers can develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to work with their children in developing spoken language, managing hearing devices and advocating for their child's needs. Our therapists have a diverse range of specialist skills and are able to confidently work with all families at every stage of a child's development to ensure we achieve the very best outcomes possible.
Aim
The aim of our programs is for each child to reach their individual potential by learning to speak. Children who can speak have greater choices in schooling, occupation and lifestyle.
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Partners
Telethon Speech & Hearing is part of the Deaf Children's Alliance. The alliance brings together comparable centres from Australia and New Zealand in an alliance based on mutual co-operation & professional sharing. It is comprised of:
Cora Barclay - Adelaide, South Australia
Hear and Say Centre - Brisbane, Queensland
The Hearing House - Auckland, New Zealand
The Shepherd Centre - Sydney, New South Wales
Taralye - Melbourne, Victoria
The Centre is also part of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing International Affiliate network. AG Bell is a lifelong resource, support network and advocate for listening, learning, talking and living independently with hearing loss. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AG Bell promotes the use of spoken language and hearing technology.
History
Our Centre began in 1967 with just five students. Since those early days we have helped thousands of families and countless speech-delayed and hearing-impaired children. Although we have grown, we are still a very special, close community of families, staff, volunteers and friends. To read more about Telethon Speech & Hearing's history, download SHC history.
Sponsors
Our sponsors include:
Telethon Speech & Hearing thanks these companies, organisations and individuals for their generous support.
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Management Team
Paul Higginbotham, Chief Executive Officer
(above)
Brian Lynch, Manager Business and Finance
Christine Brancato, Director of Fundraising and Public Relations
Wendy Tunbridge, Director of Early Intervention Services
Geoff Reader, Director of School Services
Toni Tomlin, Talkabout Program Manager
Norman Davies, Ear Health Manager
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Board
John Baillie, Chairman, 2001 (above)
Cristina Sandri, 1998
Rudi Gracias, 2005
Eddie Bullen, 2005
Tarique McDonald-Razvi, 2005
Dr Shane Kelly, 2007
Graham Anstee-Brook, 2008
Sue Ellen-Bull, 2008
Dr Liz Constable, 2007-2008
Patron
Mr Nigel Satterley (above), The Satterley Property Group
Inducted August 2008
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