Small Group Programs
In partnership with families children can participate in small group programs that meet the needs of each child including:
A parent information & support group for parents, children with hearing loss and their siblings.
* Meet other families * Share your experiences
* Make new friendships * Learn from others
* Swap stories *Find what works from others
Session times:
Thurs 9:45 -11:45am weekly (Blackburn) Contact: Jean Moores-Chadwick
Mon 1:00 - 2:30pm f/n (Essendon) Contact: Sharon Klieve
Mon 9:30 - 11:30am f/n (Heidelberg Heights) Contact: Sally Fleming
Story time programs for children with hearing loss & normal hearing.
* Develop a love of books & reading * Extend language knowledge
* Experience early literacy skills * Make a library bag
* Learn how to borrow & take care of books
Itty Bitty Book Club
Wed 9:30 - 10:30am weekly (Blackburn) Contact : Jenni Bird
Little Book Club
Tues 10:00am - 12:00pm weekly (Blackburn) Contact : Judy Bainbridge
Thurs 10:00am - 12:00pm weekly (Blackburn) Contact : Jenni Bird
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A parent information and support group for parents and newly diagnosed babies with hearing loss.
Session times:
Fri 10:45 - 12:00pm weekly (Blackburn) Contact : Judy Bainbridge
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An inclusive group program that begins with sharing lunch followed by pretend shopping, a cooking activity, a story and finally sampling the prepared food.
Session times:
Tues 10:00 - 11:45am weekly (Heidelberg Heights) Contact : Jenni Bird
Wed 11:45 - 1:45pm weekly (Blackburn) Contact : Jenni Bird
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A group program for parents and children with hearing loss. This program uses the power of rhyme, songs and oral stories to promote positive parenting skills & early social and communication skills.
Session times:
0-2 years Group: Fri 9:45 - 10:45am
2-4 years Group: Fri 1:15 - 2:30pm
(Blackburn) Contact: Carolyn Berton
