The first session on Wednesday will be taken by Mpower deaf access coordinator Erica Smith who will discuss problems with communication and practical strategies they can use. Ms Smith has had a hearing loss for more than 17 years and said the forum would help people to overcome barriers in their lives.

“Many people with a hearing loss tend to think that hearing aids can fix the problem and when they don’t fix all the problems they tend to give up and withdraw from conversations and therefore relationships or work,” she said. “It will help the participants by giving them more strategies, ideas and knowledge of technologies that can assist them in their work, at home or in the community.” 

There will be three more sessions in the new year and the cost is free. To RSVP phone 5561 8114 or email esmith@mpower.org.au