Nexus helps Toowoomba community with funding

THE Toowoomba Second Range Crossing project has helped a wide range of community members in the region since construction started.

THE Toowoomba Second Range Crossing project has helped a wide range of community members in the region since construction started.

Nexus has worked with Darling Downs, Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba residents as part of the Nexus Together community giving program.

For Hear and Say Darling Downs, receiving funds through the program meant more people in the community are aware of the not-for-profit organisation.

Hear and Say CEO Chris McCarthy said the organisation had been delivering services for families impacted by hearing loss for 20 years.

The new Hear and Say Darling Downs Centre, located on Ruthven St, opened its doors in late 2017 and provides programs and information for children who are deaf or hard of hearing across.

"Specifically, the funding received from Nexus supported us to remove outdated signage, install new external and free-standing signage and also contributed towards kitchen facilities for visitors and staff," he said.

Mr McCarthy said more children, families and young adults were turning to the centre than ever before.

"It can take up to six years to teach a profoundly deaf child to listen, to process language, and to speak using the latest technology and an auditory-verbal therapy approach," he said.

"So it is vital that our services remain accessible for children to be ready for mainstream schooling.

"Thanks to Nexus, local residents impacted by hearing loss or needing allied health expertise will know that Hear and Say is open for business and can help teach their deaf child to hear, listen and speak, so they can achieve the most optimal outcomes in life."

With one in four Australians predicted to be living with a hearing loss by 2050, Hear and Say services grow even more critical to all levels of the community.

Nexus delivery project director Mike Millar said Nexus was honoured to have played a part in helping the community become aware of this essential service.

"Knowing that we have made a positive impact on the lives of the local community as we build the TSRC is important to us and we are proud to deliver a lasting legacy to help the region for many years to come," he said.

For more information on the Nexus Together sponsorship program and other successful initiatives visit nexusTSRC.com.au/community/sponsorship/.
 

Originally published as Nexus helps Toowoomba community with funding