Service Providers

Liza Clews

Community Development Officer

Deaf Services Queensland,

Townsville

p 07 4724 4163

f 07 4772 4338

m 0433 441 385

111 Charters Towers Road Hermit Park Q 4812

www.deafservicesqld.org.au

PO Box 3641 Hermit Park Q 4812

Changes to criteria or services for families:

Services provided by Deaf Services Queensland:

· Information and referral

· Auslan Classes

· Auslan Interpreting services

· Community Education

· Deafness Awareness Training

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QLD Hearing Loss Family Support Service

Women’s & Children’s Allied Health

The Townsville Hospital

100 Angus Smith Drive Townsville QLD 4814

Ph: 1800 352 075 OR 4750 6585

Mobile: 0428 714 198

Who works at QHLFSS?

All of the Family Support Facilitators have extensive experience in Social Work, Psychology and counselling. They can assist you with practical concerns, offer information about hearing loss services and point you in the right direction.

Counselling can happen over the phone, at your home or in an office. We are a confidant and non judgemental service that’s aims to empower families to cope with the challenges of parenting a child with a hearing loss.

For more information on how QHLFSS Townsville can help you please contact:

Heather Price

Family Support Facilitator

Northern Area Health Service

Ph: 1800 352 075

Email: heather_price@health.qld.gov.au