by Emily Shepard | Aug 9, 2023 | News
UsherKids Australia strongly opposes the changes to Specialist Teacher support for students with vision and hearing impairments. The proposal by Victoria’s Department of Education demonstrates a total lack of understanding regarding the support needs of students with...
by Emily Shepard | Jul 28, 2023 | News
UsherKids Australia, together with leading researchers from the University of Melbourne, has recently published research investigating how aware relevant allied healthcare professionals are of the cause, common symptoms, and professionals who play a key role in the...
by Emily Shepard | May 5, 2023 | News
Following on from the success of the Newcastle and Melbourne Family Day events we are excitedly planning a Family Day in Brisbane on September 16, 2023. This event will coincide with Usher Syndrome Awareness Day which is celebrated globally to raise awareness around...
by Emily Shepard | Feb 21, 2023 | News
We’re very excited to be hosting a Family Day in Parkville (Melbourne) on Sunday 26th March 2023 for families of children with Usher syndrome of all ages. Siblings and grandparents are more than welcome. The day will run from 11am – 3pm and lunch will be...
by Emily Shepard | Dec 16, 2022 | News
As we finish up our work for another year, we wanted to take the opportunity to wish our family, friends and colleagues a safe and restful break, and we look forward to working with you again in the new year. Writing our Annual Report and Year in Review always...
by Emily Shepard | Nov 17, 2022 | News
Emily Shepard, co-founder of Usher Kids Australia, mum of peashoot Louis, choir member and cricketer chats to Mandy and Kate from Too Peas in a Podcast. Emily shares her story about Louis’ diagnosis, choosing schools and the challenges of managing his condition now...
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