How can we communicate with you? An information workshop on working with Deaf older people.

Is your organisation Deaf friendly? What barriers do Deaf people experience? How can your organisation improve their practices to be inclusive? 

Aged care staff and health professionals are invited to an education and network event where you will learn how to better support Deaf older people and to understand their culture and communication.

Agenda

• Deaf Older Person Presentation
• Question and answer
• Morning tea
• Learning AUSLAN activity

This is a free event and morning tea is provided, please provide any dietary information when registering.

For more information contact: Jenny, mp@eccq.com.au, Lorella.Piazzetta@health.qld.gov.au, or Sandra, ageingwell@deafconnect.org.au

This event is held by ECCQ, Multilink Community Services, Metro South Health and Deaf Connect and funded by the State and Federal Government.