Hearing Impairment

School life

This clip shows students discussing experiences that have affected their ability to hear in the classroom and the strategies used to assist communication at school. They explain that peers at school are not always aware of their hearing impairment and express frustration that peers sometimes use the hearing technologies inappropriately. This clip provides valuable insights to support awareness and broaden knowledge within the school environment. It is one of a series that shows young Indigenous and non-Indigenous people talking about living with a hearing impairment.

These Speaking from Experience clips feature six young people discussing the impact that having a hearing impairment has had on their lives. It was produced in partnership with Australian Hearing and the Aboriginal Medical Service of Western Sydney.