Anajli reunites with Minister Shorten after 15 years
Anjali’s journey is a testament to the life-changing work we do at The Shepherd Centre and the transformative impact of early intervention for deaf children. Born with a profound bilateral hearing loss, her family was quickly connected with us to help Anjali learn to listen and speak. When she was just five months old, she […]
Our early intervention program is heading to Japan
We’ve officially signed a partnership to export more than 50 years of our expertise to Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture Hospital. The partnership aims to improve outcomes for Japanese children with hearing loss and cochlear implants. The official signing took place on 5 November 2024 at the Shizuoka Prefecture Government building. “The Shepherd Centre is a world […]
Ready. Set. Big school for seven deaf children
Seven deaf children, aged 5-6 years old, graduated from The Shepherd’s Centre early intervention program and getting ready for their next adventure – big school. Their graduation showcase event was held at New South Wales Parliament House on Wednesday, 16 October 2024. “These children – some which we’ve known since they were a few weeks […]
This Giving Day, we raised $160,000 to help children with hearing loss
With only 38% of our running costs covered by government funding, fundraising is vital if we are to meet the ever-increasing needs of our children and their families. One of the biggest days on our fundraising calendar is the annual Giving Day, when we ask our generous donors to dig deep to help us fulfill […]
Cochlear implants open up a whole new world for young brothers
The day Huxley Totman made his first friend at childcare was a milestone worth celebrating for Wollongong couple Harry and Tash Totman. They saw it as another positive step in clearing the fog of anxiety and confusion that set in three years ago when they discovered newborn Huxley had significant hearing loss, and he would […]
International Women’s Day 2024
At The Shepherd Centre, we recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of women within our organisation and throughout our wider community. From CEOs to clinicians, to key supporters and ambassadors, women play integral roles at every level, embodying the essence of inclusion and diversity. Our mission extends beyond providing exceptional services; we strive to cultivate […]
A sound investment helping children with hearing loss
The Shepherd Centre, a not-for-profit group that helps children living with hearing loss, has received $4,800 for specialist audiology equipment through the Hydro Tasmania Community Grants Program. Shepherd Centre Tasmania regional manager Tiffany Slater said the grant helped the statewide service support 50 children with hearing loss listen and difficulty speaking. “The grant from Hydro […]
Breaking the Silence: Voices of Resilience and Advocacy on World Hearing Day 2024
World Hearing Day 2024 revolves around the theme of ‘changing mindsets,’ aiming to reshape perceptions and address societal misunderstandings through heightened understanding and collaborative efforts. As part of this initiative, The Shepherd Centre conducted interviews with individuals living with deafness or hearing loss, exploring common misconceptions and ways to overcome them. Hear from Stephen Tang […]
