The official website for Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (Australia) Inc.


Welcome to the SHHH website!


What's on this website

Click on one of the links below to get to the relevant page:
 
All About SHHH

  What We Are
       Background
        Mission Statement and Objectives
        Disclaimer
   Our Services
       
Information
        Publications
        SHHH Online Discussion Group
        Libby Harricks Achievement Award
        Access
        Community Awareness
        Advocacy
        Hearing Aid Bank

   Where To Find Us
       Information Centres
        Support Groups
  The People Behind Us
       Board of Management
        Advisory Panel
        Volunteers


SHHH Membership
Join SHHH and participate in all the benefits of membership.

SHHH Information Sheets
Many useful articles and features on all aspects of hearing impairment.

Useful links
Click here to find references to all kinds of useful services such as audiologists, suppliers of hearing technology, support groups, other associations, etc, etc.
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Contact us . . .

Room 26
Hillview Community Health Centre
1334 Pacific Highway
Turramurra    NSW    2074

By email at:
shhh@netspace.net.au

By phone:
(02) 9144 7586

By fax:
(02) 9144 3936

























This website is for members of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH) and for the wider community of those have an interest in hearing impairment.  It tells you what SHHH is about, and has lots of news and information on hearing impairment issues.  There are many links to other relevant websites and much more besides.  In particular, see the Special Features at the foot of this column.  

If you're in Sydney, come and visit one of our information centres for free information and advice.
We are open for visitors!
 
                             

SHHH is here to help!

Hearing loss is a very common problem, affecting more than one in ten in our community.  A hearing impairment can be very distressing to the individual, to couples, and to family, friends, carers and workmates.  However, there is so much that can be done nowadays to help people manage hearing loss.  With modern technology, good communication strategies and well developed coping skills, so much more can be done to make life easier and more enjoyable.

SHHH is made up of many volunteers, mainly themselves hearing impaired, who are able to help others with the knowledge and experience that they have acquired.

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Donate to SHHH!

You can assist the work of SHHH by making a donation through the secure channel of GiveNow!  Click on this button to find out how:



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Special Features

SHHH Online Discussion Group


Share your views and discuss mutual problems concerning hearing loss with many others from around the world through SHHH's own Google Group. Anyone can view group messages, however to post messages you need to be a member of the Group.  Becoming a member is a simple process when you follow the "Join this group" link.  If you don't have a Google account you will need to set one up as a first step;  again this is a simple process.


Invisible Handicap Resource Kit.
SHHH is proud to be associated with the completely revised and updated edition of this popular resource kit, aimed at professionals and carers working with the hearing impaired. For details follow this link.
To read a professional review of this package click here.


Ask an audiologist!
 
Do you have a question you would like to put to our expert audiologist, Dr Jenny Rosen? Send an email to SHHH at
shhh@netspace.net.au and we will get back to you with an answer as quickly as possible.


Captioned movies.  Would you like to know what captioned movies are showing and where you can watch them?  Media Access Australia have them listed on their website. Follow this link to see them.


SHHH Library.   Did you know that SHHH has a library of books,  magazines, DVDs and videotapes covering all aspects of hearing impairment?  Call into SHHH's Turramurra Information Centre to browse or borrow from our collection.  A catalogue of what's in the SHHH library can be seen here.
Donations of relevant material are always welcome.


Hearing Aid Bank.  
SHHH, in conjunction with Macquarie University, has established a Hearing Aid Bank.  Eligible needy people who are not able to receive free hearing aids from the Commonwealth Government can be fitted with recycled hearing aids. Donations of suitable unwanted aids are welcome. Click here for more information and to read the story of how the Hearing Aid Bank came into being.


SHHH Buddy System Trial.  Are
you interested in making contact with other SHHH members in your area?  If so, we want to hear from you.  Please contact Pauline Reidy on 02 9144 7586 or shhh@netspace.net.au
Note that you must be a SHHH member to participate.  That's another good reason to join! Click here for an application form.


Captioned Telephony Trial.
SHHH has successfully applied for the trial of the WebCapTel system.  We  can offer any interested member a trial at our office in Turramurra, NSW.
If you are not sure what WebCapTel is, it basically allows you to make and receive phone calls via your computer with captions.
No special equipment is needed. All you need is a computer with an internet connection and any telephone.  Please phone the SHHH office on 9144 7586 to express your interest.


This website last updated 20 July 2010

Latest News




CAPTION AWARDS 2010

Register your nominations for this year's caption awards.  Click here for details.
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GREATER CINEMA ACCESS FOR THE DISABLED

Every major cinema chain location will be made more accessible for patrons who are deaf or blind by the end of 2014.  For details click here
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ASSISTIVE DEVICES IN MEDICARE OFFICES

Medicare have installed assistive hearing devices in several of their offices across Australia.  For details click here.
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THE MAY 2010 ISSUE OF HEARING MATTERS IS NOW OUT!

In this issue:
  • An article by Professor Bill Gibson on Meniere's disease:  its stages, mechanism, diagnosis and treatment
  • Two very inspiring stories of leading advocates for the rights of the hearing impaired:  Kate Locke and Peter & Jill Lindley
  • A description on how Hear For You (HFY) is offering a valuable mentoring service for the young hearing impaired (see link to their 2010 program in a news item below)
  • An account of how SHHH's Buddy Scheme has enabled two people with very different backgrounds to benefit from sharing their experiences
  • An article on how the Australian Acoustical Society is calling on customers to help them with rating Australian cafes and restaurants according to their acoustic environment (see news item below)
  • An article on SoundBite hearing aids, a new research development which could  potentially benefit those with single sided deafness
. . . plus much more!  See here for how to subscribe.  Better still, become a SHHH member and receive this magazine with your membership. Click here for an application form.
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“Word Of Mouth” offers discount to SHHH members.

Visit the Word of Mouth website on www.wom.com.au to see their range of equipment for the hearing impaired.  Then contact the SHHH office on 9144 7586 for more details and to obtain your member's discount.

Not a SHHH member?  Click here to obtain a membership application form.
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Seminar in Broken Hill

The Hearing Centre at Broken Hill, NSW will celebrate 25 years of service to the people of Broken Hill by holding a Seminar on the long weekend of October 2010 - 1st/4th, to be known as the "Hearing in the Hill Silver Jubilee Seminar". 

Attached are the Seminar Program and the Registration Form.

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       Entertainment Books are here!

For those living in or around Sydney, these are valuable guides to your area's restaurants, cafes, hotel accommodation, attractions and activities,

They are on sale from SHHH.  Order yours now to receive a Bonus Offer Certificate to use between now and when you get your book in April.

Click here for more details and for an order form to print out and complete.  Special offers are available for the Sydney and Sydney North areas,

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             Noise levels in restaurants 
     

Visit this website to see how you can contribute to rating restaurants according to their noise level.
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        Access in Outdoor Sports Venues

Deafness Forum is seeking feedback on a draft position paper on access facilities in outdoor sports venues.  For details click here.
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"Hear For You" program for 2010

Hear For You is a mentoring initiative for deaf and hearing impaired teenagers.  After a successful 2009 it is presenting its program for 2010.  For details see here.

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Commitment to DVD Captioning

The major DVD distributors have agreed to captioning the majority of their releases.  See letter from Deafness Forum here, and the media release from the distributors here.

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Would you like to participate in a captioned telephony trial?

Australian Communications Exchange (ACE) are trialling a new method of communicating using telephones with display panels.  To find out how it works read the explanatory brochure. For more info read the fact sheet.  To sign up for this trial go  here.

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Looking Back . . .

May 09:  The 2009 Libby Harricks Oration was delivered in Sydney by Professor Graeme Clark. Click here to read a summary of this.

Aug 07:  SHHH produces a TV ad for Hearing Awareness Week 2007.  See it here.

June 07:  Review of the Invisible Handicap Training Package.