Hearing Support Unit (HSU)

Yusra reading and Bibi signing

International Day of Sign Languages celebrates sign language awareness, Deaf culture, accessibility, inclusion, and equal rights around the world. They are essential tools for communication and play a vital role in connecting Deaf communities worldwide.

This important day is during the National Week of Deaf People, with the theme for 2026 being "Sign Language: A Key to Inclusion and Access." To mark the occasion, K-6L led the way by sharing information about Auslan, exploring the meaning and use of sign names, and reading and signing a storybook for the whole school to enjoy💙💛

3/4SB signing back to K-6L

3/4SB celebrated International Sign Language Day by sending K-6L a video to thank them for all the information they had shared. 3/4SB also learnt how to fingerspell their names using Auslan. K-6L loved receiving the video and seeing what 3/4SB had learnt. It was a wonderful way for both classes to connect, communicate and celebrate the importance of sign language.

The Hearing Support Unit (HSU) at KSPS is a specialised educational setting designed to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The HSU provides tailored assistance to enhance students’ access to the curriculum and promote their academic, social, and communication development.

Supports available include personalised teaching strategies, use of assistive hearing technologies, speech and language therapy, and individual or small group sessions to develop listening and communication skills.

The unit also fosters inclusive participation by collaborating with classroom teachers, families, and allied health professionals to create a supportive learning environment.

To access enrolment into the HSU, families typically undergo a referral process involving an educational assessment and audiological reports confirming the student's hearing loss.

Applications are submitted through Student Services and reviewed by the Department of Education, which considers the student’s individual needs and the capacity of the unit to provide appropriate support.

Once approved, enrolment into the HSU is coordinated to ensure a smooth transition and tailored educational planning for the student.

https://www.aussiedeafkids.org.au/making-choices-about-communication/

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