by Christine | Jul 14, 2018 | News
A lot has been said and reported about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), about its progress and current failings. The media has run hot with stories focussing on the creation of an NDID fraud taskforce, and the furore about funding decisions affecting...
by Christine | Jun 28, 2018 | News
Those of us who have normal hearing would hardly ever think about how we process sound, but like most things about our bodies, it is a fascinating line of inquiry. It is often the case that we don’t bother about things until they malfunction in our lives or the life...
by Christine | Jun 4, 2018 | News
Have you ever thought about how important sound is to your life? Have you ever imagined being deaf? Sounds energise our sensory universe. They fill our lives with music. Sounds warn us about dangers. Spoken language is our primary form of communication. We share...
by Christine | Nov 17, 2016 | Disorders, News, Tips
Auditory processing disorder (APD) affects at least five percent of school-aged children around the world. This condition makes it difficult for them to identify the variations of sounds in words. Moreover, APD interferes with how the children process what other...
by Christine | Apr 13, 2016 | News
Whoever we are and whatever our circumstances we can all benefit from learning eco-values; it is our shared planet after all. Our environment directly impacts upon our communities right around the world. You cannot have one without the other. Life is dependent upon a...
by Christine | Jan 26, 2016 | News
Sometimes the hardest lot falls to those least able to cope; and that is especially true in the case of parents with sick kids who are living on Struggle Street. How can parents who are financially struggling access health specialists? In the instances when that...
