On 15 April I was delighted to visit the Shepherd Centre at its new Oran Park facility. The Shepherd Centre is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping children with hearing loss to learn to listen and speak. Established in 1970, it provides early‑intervention programs and specialised support services to over 500 families each year. With a focus on integrating advanced hearing technologies and tailored education plans, the centre aims to empower children with hearing loss to achieve their full potential in mainstream schools and communities. It was a privilege to join a Kidscape therapy session—a specialised playgroup for families of children with hearing loss, offering activities to enhance listening, spoken language and social skills while parents participate in educational workshops. Big thanks to Dr Aleisha Davis and the entire team for their warm welcome and dedication to families facing childhood hearing loss.