Deafness and mental health resources

These resources are available for health professionals looking to engage the Deafness and Mental Health Statewide Consultation and Liaison Service. You can also access resources for consumers.

For detailed guidelines on working with people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please contact us at Deafness_MHS@health.qld.gov.au.

Auslan videos

Hospital welcome

The Hospital welcome video provides information about what to expect while in hospital, such as identification checks, medication safety, preventing falls, infection control and hospital discharge. It also has a strong focus on encouraging patients and their loved ones to ask questions and to ensure they understand.

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Informed consent in healthcare

If your health care worker wants to test or treat you, they must ask for your consent first. Informed consent is when you clearly understand your illness or health problem, and agree to what your health worker is going to do.

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Be strong

A video about deafness and Aboriginal mental health.

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Contact and referrals

For information on referrals or to provide feedback on the service, please contact us by:

Phone: (07) 3317 1080
Fax: (07) 3317 1296
Text: 0427 598 076
Email: Deafness_MHS@health.qld.gov.au

Last updated: 17 October 2024