AVAILABLE NOW!

SHHH Australia Inc is proud to announce the completely revised and updated edition of this popular resource.  For details see below.

SHHH wants to get this package out where it can be helping to improve the quality of life of older hearing impaired people, and in turn assist aged care organisations to meet Australian government standards.  Accordingly, at $265.00 plus $8.80 postage and packaging, the price has been kept as low as possible.  As a self-help organisation SHHH is not able to offer complimentary or examination copies, however prospective purchasers are welcome to preview the material at the SHHH office.  The package is also available for review at, and/or purchase from, Deafness Resource Australia.

Richard Brading, President

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 REVISED EDITION!

A TRAINING AND RESOURCE PACKAGE TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION WITH OLDER HEARING IMPAIRED PEOPLE.

This popular training and resource package will assist administrators to comply with the Australian Government Aged Care Standard which requires that aged people in residential care have any sensory loss identified and managed effectively. It is designed to improve staff communication with older people, many of whom will have an unrecognized hearing impairment.

Included in the package are:

A manual containing:

·         The training program

·         Complete support material

·         Guidelines for developing an on-going  hearing help program

·         Information on hearing loss and relevant community resources

Two supporting CD ROM/DVDs including a 20 minute audio visual segment

Handouts can be easily made by photocopying from the manual or by printing out from the CD ROM/DVD. The CD ROM/DVD also contains translations of two illustrated handouts in several community languages.

To order copies please download and complete the order form.

For further information, contact

SHHH Australia Inc

1334 Pacific Highway, Turramurra NSW 2074

Email:  shhh@netspace.net.au       Fax:  02 9144 3936

Please ensure this information is directed to the person in charge of training.

(This web page updated 31 October, 2006)