The Shepherd Centre is an early intervention service that helps deaf children to develop speech and communication skills to help make the transition into school easier.
They currently operate a service two days a week at the Ron Moore Community Centre in Minto.
“Deafness is the most common disability diagnosed at birth yet only 50 percent of children are receiving specialist services,” says Shepherd Centre CEO Dr Jim Hungerford.
“As Sydney’s fastest growing region, we want to ensure the Campbelltown community has access to these vital services to support children with hearing loss and their families,” he said.
The Shepherd Centre will be the recipient of funds raised at this year’s Campbelltown Mayor’s Charity Gala Dinner on August 1.
They will use funds raised to purchase equipment.
“Families from Campbelltown and the wider Macarthur region need this vital local service,” Mayor George Brticevic said.
“This new equipment will make a big difference in the lives of children with hearing loss as they prepare to transition into mainstream school,” Cr Brticevic said.
“I’m calling on our community to show its fantastic spirit of generosity and get behind this great cause,” he said.
Dr Hungerford said the centre was delighted to be the beneficiary of this year’s mayoral fundraiser.
“We’re calling on generous businesses and individuals to get behind this event as sponsors. If you have a service or product suitable for an auction prize, we’d love to hear from you,” he said.
Last year’s dinner raised $60,670 for Special Olympics Macarthur, allowing them to provide training and competition opportunities for people with an intellectual disability.
Details about sponsorship opportunities and how to donate prizes are available at Council’s website.
Mayor’s Charity Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday, August 1 at the Campbelltown Arts Centre.
The theme for this year’s dinner is The Roaring 20s.
Tickets will go on sale closer to the date.
