The Shepherd Centre

The Shepherd Centre is a Health Care startup dedicated to enabling deaf and hearing-impaired children to develop spoken language, literacy, and social skills, allowing them to fully participate in the hearing world. The organization focuses on children aged 0 to 5, offering a comprehensive family-centered interdisciplinary intervention program, including an integrated hearing implant program. Serving around 700 children and families annually from seven specialist centers, the organization reaches out to rural and remote areas of Australia and other countries through its telehealth program. The commitment to mainstream education is evident, with aims to see 90% of children graduate into mainstream school, ensuring their full participation in the hearing world. Research has shown that the language skills of 5-year-olds graduating from The Shepherd Centre are even better than those of normal-hearing 5-year-olds, affirming the effectiveness of the program. Founded in 1970, the organization is continuously seeking support to carry out its work, aiming to connect with businesses and individuals who share its passion. As the organization looks to engage with more like-minded individuals and entities, those interested in contributing can connect via the website or email.