Sue’s Supporter Spotlight
Ariane started coming to The Shepherd Centre in 2003 when she was one, having not being diagnosed with hearing loss until she was 8 months old. During that time, she was supported by none other than our now-CEO, Dr Aleisha Davis, who was her speech pathologist. Aleisha still remembers Ariane fondly. We’ve recently had the […]
Vote for Eden: Our Alumnus is a Westfield Local Hero Finalist
Eden, an alumnus of The Shepherd Centre and a Hear For You attendee, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Westfield Local Heroes program, and we would love your support. The Westfield Local Heroes program celebrates people who give their time, energy and heart to make a difference in their community. The winner in […]
Carol Brown Playground officially named at our Hobart centre
We were delighted to welcome guests to our Hobart centre on Thursday, 27 August, to celebrate the official naming of the Carol Brown Playground and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, honouring Senator the Hon Carol Brown’s more than 20 years of advocacy for children with hearing loss and their families in Tasmania. The playground […]
Children’s Book Week 2026: five characters your child could dress up as
Children’s Book Week begins this Saturday, 22 August, with this year’s theme, “Symphony of Stories,” celebrating how different voices, characters and books come together to tell a story. For deaf children, books do more than entertain. It’s never too early to start, reading to babies builds shared attention and strengthens the bond between child and […]
Protect your family – Free Wills Day 12 August
Protect your family – Free Wills Day 12 August No doubt life is busy, and finding a quiet moment to pause, reflect and think about the future for you and your children can often feel impossible. Yet time passes so quickly, and before you know it, your child or children will be grown and creating lives of their […]
Charlotte’s Story: From Early Intervention to Adulthood
On 29 December 1994, Charlotte entered the world in Sydney, born to her mother Julia and father Baz, a moment filled with joy as they welcomed her into the family. It was by around five months of age that Julia began to notice something wasn’t quite right. Charlotte wasn’t responding to sound in the way […]
NAIDOC Week 2026 – 50 Years of Deadly
This NAIDOC Week, we acknowledge and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, communities, Elders and leaders past and present. The 2026 theme, 50 Years of Deadly, recognises the strength, resistance, creativity and leadership that have shaped NAIDOC over five decades. At The Shepherd Centre, our work is centred on listening, communication and connection. […]
Breaking News
20 June 2026 NSW Government confirms funding for The Shepherd Centre’s NSW paediatric cochlear implant support The Shepherd Centre has welcomed landmark funding from the NSW Government to support the ongoing delivery of specialist services through the NSW Paediatric Cochlear Implant Program. “The Minns Labor Government is ensuring children with hearing loss and their families […]