DUBBO & DISTRICT

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

for the DEAF/HEARING IMPAIRED Inc

We are:

PO BOX 1923
DUBBO NSW 2830

Phone: 02 6884 6714
Mobile: 0419 534 447
Fax: 02 6884 8029
  • A non profit organisation
  • A local, incorporated community group
  • Organised and managed by parents
    and Deaf and hearing community volunteers.

The Dubbo and District Parent Support Group for the Deaf/Hearing Impaired. Inc. is committed and unique!

The group was formed in 1997 (10 year anniversary in 2007), by parents, teachers of the Deaf, interested Deaf and hearing community members of Dubbo.

As a charity, all committee members are volunteers seeking to maintain a quality service.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of The Support Group are to:
  • Provide financial assistance to families of deaf/hearing impaired children for; trips to larger centres, to self educate in workshops etc, which may necessitate travel and accommodation.
  • Provide assistance for medical trips to specialists.
  • Fund the expenses of guest speakers, for training and development of teachers, parents and students, including payment for their travel and accommodation as required by their organizations.
  • Raise funds to improve the educational facilities available to the Deaf/Hearing Impaired children in Dubbo and surrounding district.
  • Give parents access to resources, equipment purchased by the support group. We have a small library that all members can use. It includes information on deafness, toys, books, some technological equipment specific for deaf individuals.
  • Provide emotional support to Deaf/Hearing Impaired children, and their families.
  • Promote community awareness of Deafness and Hearing Impairment.
  • Organize group functions, family and student camps and meetings for the Deaf community and their families. This serves as an opportunity when families and children can mix, gain new friendships and support and learn from each other.
  • Act as a support network for families and the Deaf community.
  • Encourage interagency links for improved audiological, health and educational services provided to the Deaf and hearing impaired community.

 

Donations are always appreciated and those over $2.00 are tax deductible.