World Hearing News
Professor Graeme Clark AC has been awarded the 2026 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for his pioneering work on the multichannel cochlear implant. Honoured alongside eight fellow laureates, his innovation has helped shape modern neural interface technologies and changed lives around the world! His vision and determination opened up access to sound, communication and opportunity […]
Vale Dame the Hon. Marie Bashir AD.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dame the Hon. Marie Bashir AD. Dame Marie was a valued past Patron of The Shepherd Centre during her time as Governor of New South Wales and a generous supporter of our mission. She was also a close and longstanding friend of Dr Bruce and […]
Supporting children and families after distressing news
Empowering you to support your child Events reported in the media can be upsetting for adults and children alike. Even when something happens far from home, children may still sense distress, pick up conversations or see headlines that leave them feeling confused, worried or unsettled. We have created the below information to help parents and […]
Help shape the future of The Shepherd Centre
Expressions of interest are open now At The Shepherd Centre, our vision is that every child who is deaf or has hearing loss can reach their full potential. For more than 50 years, our family-centred, evidence-based programs have helped thousands of children listen, speak and thrive. To strengthen our leadership and broaden our impact, we […]
Ariane’s Journey
Ariane and her parents started coming to The Shepherd Centre in 2003 when Ariane was one year old, having not being diagnosed with hearing loss until she was 8 months. During that time, she was supported by none other than our now-CEO, Aleisha Davis, who was her speech pathologist – something that Aleisha still remembers […]
Book Week at The Shepherd Centre: Stories to Inspire Young Readers
At The Shepherd Centre, we know just how powerful books can be for children with hearing loss. Reading doesn’t just open doors to creativity and curiosity, it also plays a vital role in building spoken language and literacy skills. That’s why we’ve put together a list of books for you to read to your little […]
Write Your Will For Free This September!
Thanks to your generosity over the years, children with hearing loss have been given the chance to thrive. Your support has already transformed the lives of many children and families, and we want to thank you for being such an important part of their journey. We couldn’t do it without you! To celebrate Include a Charity […]
A Legacy of Love That Spans Decades
At The Shepherd Centre, we are deeply grateful for the unwavering generosity of Helen Devenish-Meares, one of our longest-standing supporters. Helen’s incredible kindness spans nearly five decades, beginning with her first donation in 1978. Today, her legacy of support continues through a gift she has thoughtfully included in her Will, helping to ensure that children […]