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\par }{\f1\fs28\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid5971985\charrsid10884422 Senate Community Affairs References Committee
\par Inquiry into hearing health in Australia
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel0\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5971985 {\f1\insrsid1206795 Australia\rquote s}{\f1\insrsid1206795\charrsid5799905  }{\f1\insrsid1206795 ratification of}{
\f1\insrsid1206795\charrsid5799905  the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities}{\f1\insrsid1206795  was heralded as a significant step in advancing the social 
and economic standing of people with disability. Embracing it will, however, require significant action. M}{\f1\insrsid1206795\charrsid11689549 any }{\f1\insrsid1206795 Australians }{\f1\insrsid1206795\charrsid11689549 with }{
\f1\insrsid1206795\charrsid16524363 disability}{\f1\insrsid1206795  cannot currently exercise their }{\f1\insrsid1206795\charrsid11689549 rights because they cannot get the support}{\f1\insrsid1206795 s}{\f1\insrsid1206795\charrsid11689549  they need}{
\f1\insrsid1206795 \emdash including access to the assistive technology that would assist in their participation in community life and employment.}{\f1\insrsid1206795\charrsid11689549  }{\f1\insrsid1206795 
The Convention, with its extensive prescription of rights, will become a reference point }{\f1\insrsid1206795\charrsid11689549 for review and reform. }{\f1\insrsid1206795 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5971985 {\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795 NDS is pleased an inquiry into hearing health in Australia is underway\emdash 
the impact it has on individuals, families and the wider community has not received the attention it warrants. Raising the awareness of the impact the condition has on people\rquote s lives, and improving the availability of appropriate supports,
 services and treatments are required. 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5971985 {\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795 
\par The potential impacts of hearing impairment\emdash social stigma; difficulties at school; }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1138162 social isolation}{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795 ; reduced employment and leisure options
\emdash on the quality of life of many people cannot be under-estimated. While improved research and treatment is required, it is frequently the non-medical }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid11018541 aspects }{
\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795 which have the ability to significantly improve the lives of people living with the condition. In particular, good access to }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid11018541 services and }{
\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795 (affordable) technologies enables people to be more productive and engaged at school and work, and be more independent at home.
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\par }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795 At the
 broadest level, the engagement of people with hearing impairment would be greatly facilitated by expanding the coverage of captioning for people who are hearing impaired. This facility is vital if the one in six Australians who currently have some form o
f hearing impairment are to access entertainment and informational electronic media.
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\par NDS supports the need for greatly increased captioning of television programs, DVDs of television programs, and downloadable material. }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid16339742 The installation of hearing loops, c
aptioning and audio description should }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid15139729 also }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid16339742 be }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid15805256 encouraged and }{
\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid16339742 facilitated in public venues}{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid15139729 , and the }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid10058004 
quality of captioning should be captured in industry guidelines }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid15139729 (with a mechanism established to enable }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid10058004 complaints to be made about poor captioning}{
\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid15139729 )}{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid10058004 .}{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795 
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\par The ability to make and receive telephone calls is a community norm; people with hearing impairment must be able to access this basic service. To support this, }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795\charrsid13444960 NDS believes}{
\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795  }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795\charrsid13444960 that Captioned Telephony should be made }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795 widely }{
\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795\charrsid13444960 available as soon as possible}{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795  (and be affordable)}{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795\charrsid13444960 
. This technology, which allows written captions to appear simultaneously with the spoken word, would benefit millions of Australians (the person with a hearing loss as well as those who wish to communicate with them). The isolation experienced by 
many people with hearing loss would be reduced\emdash users could remain actively engaged in the economy as a consumer or an employee, and would be able to remain in telephone contact with families and friends. The growing numbers of Australian}{
\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid14685575 s}{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795\charrsid13444960  with hearing loss
 (associated with the ageing population) makes this technology urgently needed. In particular, for people who lose hearing in later life Captioned Telephony\emdash as its pattern and extent of usage in the USA shows\emdash 
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\par }{\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795 More specifi
cally, NDS believes that particular attention needs to be given to assist children with hearing impairment to achieve good educational outcomes. Inclusive education practices for children with disability can greatly improve their educational outcomes and 
s
ocial outcomes. The difficulties that can be associated with hearing impairment highlight the importance of providing a supportive and inclusive environment for these children. As well as providing them with the best possible opportunities to learn, relat
ionships with their peers need to be supported and prioritised.
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\par }{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795 A concept such as the \lquote life n}{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795\charrsid2648381 eeds}{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795  model\rquote }{\f1\super\insrsid1206795\charrsid13567669 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
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\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795 would help bridge the issues which families and schools acting alone have difficulty managing. The National U}{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795\charrsid2648381 nified Lifeskills Model}{\cs20\f1\cf1\super\insrsid1206795 \chftn {\footnote 
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\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795\charrsid8066033 developed }{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795 specifically }{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795\charrsid8066033 for }{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795 children with vision impairment: its principles are }{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795\charrsid8066033 broad
}{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795 ly applicable to}{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795\charrsid8066033  children with }{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795 all forms of disability, and should be easily adapted for children with hearing impairment. The model }{
\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795\charrsid2648381 brings families, educators, therapists and service providers to}{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795 gether to}{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795\charrsid2648381  maximise the ind}{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795 ependence and potential of the}{
\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795\charrsid2648381  child}{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795 . Collaboration is vital if children with disability are to develop the life-skills they need to succeed.}{\f1\cf1\insrsid5971985 
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\par }{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795 Improved employment support is also critical. }{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795\charrsid16581396 Employment provides people with income, a mechanism to contribute to society\rquote s economic well-being, and}{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795  }{
\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795\charrsid16581396 opportunities for social engagement; it engenders feelings of satisfaction, achievement and contribution. }{\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795 P}{\f1\insrsid1206795 
eople with hearing impairment should not be denied these benefits and opportunities. Disability employment services}{\f1\insrsid7407580 , including specialist services for people who are deaf or hearing impaired,}{\f1\insrsid1206795 
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\f1\cf1\insrsid1206795  people with disability; these must be adequately funded.}{\f1\cf1\insrsid7407580 
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\par National Disability Services 
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\par }{\b\f1\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795\charrsid11880899 National Disability Services }{\f1\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795\charrsid11880899 
is the peak industry body for non-government disability services. Its purpose is to promote and advance services for people with disability. Its Australia-wide membership includes }{\f1\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795 about }{
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0 not-for-profit organisations, which support people with all forms of disability. Its members collectively provide the full range of disability services}{\f1\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid1206795 \emdash }{
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