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Hearing loss support in early childhood and school

Get information about supports available in early childhood and at school for children with hearing loss.

Understanding hearing loss

Guidance for parents to access services for early diagnosis of hearing loss to support their child’s learning needs.

Hearing assessments

Early diagnosis of hearing loss is a critical factor for the development of communication, language and learning skills in a child’s early childhood years.

Support in early childhood for hearing loss

​If your child is deaf or hard of hearing, they can get extra support with early childhood intervention, childcare, and kindergarten.

Supporting deaf and hard of hearing students at school

If your child is deaf or hard of hearing, they can get extra support at school.

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Updated 26 March 2026



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