Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have one of the highest rates of middle ear disease in the world. They also get more severe forms of the ear disease, more often and at a younger age.
If a child has an ear infection for a long time, or they have them often, they can lose their hearing. This can impact their speech, behaviour and learning. Sometimes, hearing loss is permanent.
Our team includes the following health professionals.
Deadly Ears collaborates with the Department of Education and other stakeholders to coordinate the implementation of the Deadly Kids, Deadly Futures framework (DKDF)
The DKDF framework describes the Queensland Government's policy for improving outcomes impacted by the ear and hearing health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Read the 2023–2024 Action Plan, 2022–23 Action Plan: Summary Report and key facts about the framework.
Children need a referral from either a primary or a community health service to visit one of our clinics.
You can call us on 07 3310 7709. We're open Monday to Friday between 8 am and 4 pm.