Canberra Day Appeal: Supporting Children with Hearing Loss to Thrive
Canberra Day is a time to celebrate community and the powerful impact of giving where you live. Through the Canberra Day Appeal, you can help local children with hearing loss access the early intervention they need to grow, learn, and thrive at The Shepherd Centre. Meet Charlotte and Willow Sisters Charlotte and Willow are part […]
Join The Shepherd Centre Team at the Manly Fun Run
Whether you’re a speedy sprinter, a casual jogger, a weekend walker, or planning to push a stroller along the course, we would love you to join The Shepherd Centre team at the Manly Fun Run. This much-loved community event is a great opportunity to enjoy the fresh ocean air, get active, and support a meaningful […]
Peppa Pig: A Story of Hearing Loss, A Stride for Inclusivity
Popular children’s program Peppa Pig has made a positive stride in the representation of people with hearing loss. In partnership with the National Deaf Children’s Society, the TV show announced that a new episode will depict how Peppa’s family navigates a hearing loss diagnosis of her younger sibling George (Carr & Twigge, 2026). As World Hearing Loss Day approaches on 3 March, this episode […]
The Shepherd Centre In Hobart Welcomes Families Back Following Centre Upgrades
The Shepherd Centre in Hobart is delighted to welcome children and families back this week, following the recent completion of internal upgrades. The refreshed space has been thoughtfully redesigned to create a warm, inclusive, and family-friendly environment where listening, learning, and connection can flourish. As a leading provider of early intervention services for children with […]
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 […]