How we help - Support

Parents have told us that having the opportunity to speak with other parents when learning to take on the role of parenting a child who is deaf/hearing impaired can be a great help. We also know that often the best source of support and information comes from other parents with a child with a hearing loss. Parent support groups are an enjoyable way of meeting and talking to other parents who have children who are deaf/hearing impaired.

What can PCDE offer?

• POD Macarthur
• POD Northern Sydney
• POD Sydney Central

'POD' is a local parent support group open to parents and caregivers of children with any degree or type of deafness. POD provides opportunities to meet other parents, offers information sessions and allows parents to share experiences at a regular venue every month. For information on dates and locations, click here ...

We would also like to assist families in other areas to get together in a formal or informal group and enjoy the benefits that belonging to a support group offers. It is one of our major goals for 2009. Please contact us and we can provide you with support, information and assistance to start a group in your area.

Where can you find other support groups?

There are a number of other support groups for parents of children who are deaf/hearing impaired in NSW:

• PoD Lismore meet bi-monthly and also organise family social days once a month in the north coast area. Their meeting place is Summerland Early Intervention Centre, Rifle Range Road, East Lismore. For further information, contact Felicia Grimson on
  0431 427533
• Dubbo & District Parent Support Group for the Deaf/Hearing Impaired Inc.
• The Mothers' Club in Marayong, phone 02 9626 5137
• Canberra Deaf Kids
• Aussie Deaf Kids offers an online support group for families, visit aussiedeafkids.org.au