Sunshine College Deaf Facility

Services and supports include, but are not limited to:

• Facility Staff working in partnership with mainstream staff to ensure the specific needs of all Deaf Students are met, including ongoing Professional Development, preparation of language for modified texts, etc.
• High commitment and dedication to providing programs tailored to the individual needs of all Deaf students.
• Qualified teachers of the Deaf and Interpreters on site full-time.
• Experienced Teachers of the Deaf who liaise with mainstream teachers in all aspects of curriculum to modify curriculum where necessary, including project work requirements and exams.
• Using both Auslan and Oral Aural methods of Communication to deliver quality outcomes.
• All Deaf students participating in the literacy program as part of Sunshine College’s commitment to improving Benchmarks in Literacy, resulting in outstanding student growth levels.
• A specifically designed, purpose built deaf facility area within the school with facilities including designed home base area in the school. Within the Facility we have computers, audio-visual equipment, support materials and staff to assist students with student learning.
• Students having weekly Deaf Facility time to work with a Teacher of the Deaf to ensure they have understood concepts taught in mainstream classes and to complete all work requirements.
• Students participating in all mainstream classes, supported by Deaf Facility staff to participate in lunchtime activities, after school events and major school performances.
• Connections with the Deaf community and Deaf organisations to offer the best possible extra curricula activities for Deaf students.
• Working in partnership with other Deaf Facilities/Deaf Schools arranging activities and events that maximise opportunities to socialise.
• Services provided by Australian Hearing to regularly monitor hearing aids and hearing devices.
• Regular liaison with families regarding all aspects of their child’s education and forward planning to provide a suitable pathway into further education and training or work.
• In 2022 Sunshine College will begin an Auslan LOTE program in Years 9 and 10. This is an exciting direction for the College.