Hear For You is a place like no other – it’s a place where deaf or hard of hearing young people can experience and learn from an amazing team of Mentors who "gets it" in regards the experiences facing a teenager with a hearing loss.

Session 1: Wednesday 11 November 2020 - CGI Special Effects

Calling all movie makers! Have you ever wondered how to create movie animations and CGI special effects?"

Please join us for our next Careers Workshop featuring top artists and Technicians from ILM (Sydney Office) - Industrial Light & Magic. Founded by George Lucas in 1975 to create the special effects for his space epic Star Wars, no other facility of its type existed at the time.

Now with locations in Sydney, San Francisco, Vancouver, London and Singapore, ILM remains one of the leading effects companies in the world, serving the motion picture commercial production and attraction industries.

From its astounding innovations in the original Star Wars trilogy to its groundbreaking CGI work in blockbusters like Jurassic Park, Star Trek, and The Avengers, ILM has changed and expanded the possibilities of what a film can be.

We will be sharing insights and answering your questions around what a typical day at work looks like, how to best kick start your career, qualifications required, the growing importance of accessibility and diversity in gaming and movie animation, with lots of interesting movie stories along the way!

We are here to help you get the best out of being deaf, to realise their dreams and live life to the full and that’s why we’re Hear For You!

Session 2: Wednesday 18 November 2020: Intopia Digital

At Intopia we believe that everyone has the right to inclusive digital experiences that enrich their lives and together we are setting out to make the digital world more inclusive!

Since 2016, we have been helping organisations be more inclusive and accessible, providing innovative solutions and leading the way with web accessibility, digital accessibility, inclusive design, accessibility training, and usability testing. Together, we create enjoyable, efficient online and mobile experiences for everyone."

This careers workshop will be an interactive session, Intopia will be sharing their insights into the social shift towards being more aware of inclusion, the importance of accessibility and being innovative with it.

They will be sharing and answering your questions around what the key attributes are and skills required to work as an accessibility consultant, what further education and qualifications you may need, plus discuss other important roles that support and enable accessibility focus within an organisation.

Both Workshop Times based on state are:

5.30pm to 6.30pm (NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS)

5.00pm to 6.00pm (SA)

4.30pm to 5.30pm (QLD)

4.00pm to 5.00pm (NT)

2.30pm - 3.30pm (WA)

Once you have registered, we will then email you a Zoom Invite for your workshop time.

If you have any questions please email onlineprograms@hearforyou.com.au

FAQs

FOR  all deaf/hard of hearing young Australians (anyone from aged 12 and up)

Can I attend just one session and pay for that session?

This program was designed to take place over 2 sessions as to enable the participant to build an understanding and learn from special guests about careers in the online creative industry, media, film making, and web design. All jobs of the future...even ones we don't know yet.

Can I use my current NDIS funding to cover Hear For You?

Yes this is possible. During registration for the NDIS ticket, please fill out the required information so we know if you are:

1. NDIA Managed i.e. they pay all providers on your behalf

2. Self-Managed i.e. the NDIA will give you the funds so you can pay your providers directly

3. Third party -Managed i.e. the NDIA will give you funding in order to pay for your Plan Manager who will pay your providers on your behalf

Which Support Clusters do I use or apply for to cover Hear For You events?

There are two Support Clusters to use:

Support Cluster No.9 "Increased Social and Community Participation"

• Support Item: Life transition planning including mentoring, peer support and individual skill development.
• Support Item Ref No. 09_006_0106_6_3
• Description: Establishing volunteer assistance within the participant’s home or community to develop skills. For instance, assistance in attending appointments, shopping, bill paying, taking part in social activities and maintaining contact with others.

If Support Cluster No.9 is unavailable, Support Cluster No.15 can be used:

Support Cluster No. 15 "Improved daily living skills"

• Support Item: Assistance with decision making, daily planning, budgeting
• Support Item Ref No. 15_035_0106_1_3
• Description: Provision of time limited support to assist a person to develop and maintain daily budget, including assisting in planning purchases.

How many NDIS hours are actually needed for this event?

2 NDIS hours are required for this event

I am currently planning to register on the NDIS, what information do I need to present to the NDIA planner?

Please go to http://hearforyou.com.au/program/ndis/ for all the required information

What if I am not on the NDIS/I am not eligible for the NDIS and I would to love to attend, what do I do?

1. You can choose to pay the full amount personally, 

OR

2. Please contact onlineprograms@hearforyou.com.au or call 1800 432 749 (1800 HEAR 4Y) to discuss these options further after selecting the Non-NDIS registration ticket. 

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

If you are a deaf/hard of hearing high school teenager who communicates via speaking, this event is perfect for you! 

What can/can't I bring to the event?

You don't have to bring anything. Or maybe just a smile?

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Feel free to email onlineprograms@hearforyou.com.au with any questions at any time

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, just send us an email!

Please be advised that by providing us with your child’s details, you agree and give consent to your child to join in Hear For You's programs/workshops. Hear For You will keep and maintain your details and your child’s details in our database. We, Hear For You, will not share your/your child’s details with other organisations. To view Hear For You's Privacy Policy, please go to https://hearforyou.com.au/about-us/policies/