"To anyone that is even considering it – please just do it!! It’s something that you would never regret becoming involved in. It’s not something that you have to do on your own either. Hear and Say are there every step of the way."
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Gather your networks
You can get loud in any way you like – with your family and friends, at work, in your community group or at school. The opportunities are endless!
You can take part as an individual or make as much noise as you can as a team.
You’re making a true difference by helping children with hearing loss learn to hear and speak – giving them the same opportunities as their siblings and peers. How awesome is that.
- Kerryn Elliott, mum to 10-year-old Emily who was born with hearing loss
The background
Loud Shirt Day has a bright, 20-year history. Born in South Australia around a coffee table by the Cora Barclay Centre team (now Can:Do 4Kids), it has since grown to become an international collaboration between member organisations of First Voice, made up of other charities across three countries:
- Hear and Say (Queensland)
- Auditory Verbal UK (United Kingdom)
- Can:Do 4Kids (South Australia)
- NextSense (Victoria)
- The Hearing House (New Zealand)
- The Shepherd Centre (New South Wales)
- Telethon Speech & Hearing (Western Australia)
Let's get LOUD!
2024 was Hear and Says biggest Loud Shirt Day yet! Over $270,000 has been raised so far to help provide children with hearing loss the resources they need to connect, communicate and thrive!
Because of people like you kids with hearing loss can acheive anything. Thankyou for helping them reach their full potential.
We look forward to getting LOUD with you in 2025.
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About Playgroup
Our playgroup work on building communication and social skills of children from 18 months old through to children who are starting prep.
Key things to note:
- Playgroup is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions to a speech pathologist outside of appointments
- Siblings are welcome
- Please bring morning tea and a ha
About playgroup
Our regular playgroup takes place every second Thursday and works to build on the communication and social skills of babies through to children who are Prep age.
Key things to note:
- Playgroup is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions to a speech pathologist outside of appointments
- Siblings are welcome
- Please bring morning tea and a hat
This social skills group is for young adults in Grades 11 and older and helps build self-confidence, social interaction, resilience and independence.
The two-day workshop involves fun, challenge-based activities focused on communication, understanding hearing loss, hearing technology and preparing for the transition to life beyond school.
On the last day, participants take part in an off-site challenge based activity. In the past, these activities have included rock climbing, abseiling, escape rooms and scavenger hunts.
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About the group
For teenagers in Grades Seven to 10, this popular three-day group in September encourages participants to build their self-confidence and independence, while also working on social and communication skills.
The skill-building is done through fun, challenge-based activities focusing on communication and problem-solving. In the past, activities have included up-cycling furniture, ninja courses, rock climbing and escape rooms.
The group is led by our experienced staff and helps participants to learn more about their hearing loss, technology and situations frequently experienced by teenagers with hearing loss.
Follow-up day: Friday, 3 October from 10.00am – 2.00pm
About the group
For children in Grades One and Two, this two-day group encourages participants to build their self-confidence and independence, while also working on social and communication skills.
The skill-building is done though fun activities focusing on communication and problem-solving. The group is led by our experienced staff and also helps participants to learn more about their hearing loss and technology.
About the group
For teenagers in Grades Seven to 10, this popular three-day group in September encourages participants to build their self-confidence and independence, while also working on social and communication skills.
The skill-building is done through fun, challenge-based activities focusing on communication and problem-solving. In the past, activities have included up-cycling furniture, ninja courses, rock climbing and escape rooms.
The group is led by our experienced staff and helps participants to learn more about their hearing loss, technology and situations frequently experienced by teenagers with hearing loss.
Follow-up day: Monday, 15 December from 10.00am – 2.00pm
About the group
For children in Grades Three to Six, this popular three-day group in September encourages participants to build their self-confidence and independence, while also working on social and communication skills.
The skill-building is done through fun, challenge-based activities focusing on communication and problem-solving. The group is led by our experienced staff and helps participants learn more about their hearing loss, technology and situations frequently experienced by the hearing-impaired population.
Follow-up day: Monday, 15 December from 10.00am – 2.00pm.
About the group
For children in Grades Three to Six, this popular three-day group in September encourages participants to build their self-confidence and independence, while also working on social and communication skills.
The skill-building is done through fun, challenge-based activities focusing on communication and problem-solving. The group is led by our experienced staff and also helps participants to learn more about their hearing loss, technology and situations frequently experienced by the hearing-impaired population.
Follow-up day: Monday, 15 December 10.00am – 2.00pm
About the group
For children in Grades Three to Six, this popular three-day group in June encourages participants to build their self-confidence and independence, while also working on social and communication skills.
The skill-building is done through fun, challenge-based activities focusing on communication and problem-solving. The group is led by our experienced staff and also helps participants learn more about their hearing loss, technology and situations frequently experienced by the hearing-impaired population.
Follow-up day: Friday, 3 October 10.00am – 2.00pm
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