Queensland Hearing Loss Family Support Service
Also known as QHLFSS
Open Until 6PM
Health support and information organisation
Based at South Brisbane and the Townsville Base Hospital, the Queensland Hearing Loss Family Support Service provides a State-wide service to the families of infants and children who are deaf or have permanent hearing loss. The service offers families support, advocacy, assistance in coordinating medical, educational and early intervention services and counselling. All babies are automatically referred by Healthy Hearing if they have a result of 'refer' on the Newborn hearing screening test. For older children please ring QHLFSS directly to make a referral.
Contact Details
199 Grey Street, , South Brisbane, QLD 4101
PO Box 5492 , West End, QLD 4101
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
No referral required.
Appointment required.
No waiting list.
Families of infants and children who are Deaf or have permanent hearing loss until the child has completed Grade 1.
Charges and Fees
Government
No Charges
Accessibility and Special Requirements
Not applicable
Liaison as needed
Liaison as needed
Liaison with other agencies and Education