Day Programs & Community Participation for Deafness & Hearing Impairment
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Deafness & Hearing Impairment, and how to find the right one.
Getting out, staying connected and doing things you enjoy matters — and the NDIS funds it. For people with Deafness & Hearing Impairment, day programs and community participation supports build skills, friendships and routine. This guide explains what's funded and how to find the right program.
Community participation and Deafness & Hearing Impairment
Hearing impairment is one of the most prevalent disabilities in Australia, affecting approximately 3.8 million Australians — over 15% of the population. Hearing loss is classified by type (conductive, sensorineural,…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Deafness & Hearing Impairment might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Deafness & Hearing Impairment:
Getting it into a plan for Deafness & Hearing Impairment
Set goals around connection, community and independence, and describe the support you need to take part safely. The clearer the goal, the easier it is to fund the right community supports.