Peer Support
Peer-led connection through shared experiences — building confidence, reducing isolation, and growing stronger together.
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Support that builds confidence and connection
Deafingo Services offers mentoring and peer support to help individuals connect, grow, and gain confidence. Experienced mentors provide guidance on navigating challenges, while peer support fosters a strong community where people can share experiences and build meaningful relationships.
Mentoring
Personalised mentoring grounded in empathy, Auslan-accessible resources, and lived experience.
Support Services
Strengths-based coaching for life skills, workplace readiness, and emotional resilience.
Stronger Together
Peer support at Deafingo creates a safe and empowering space where Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals connect through shared experiences. Our peer-led approach fosters mutual understanding, emotional resilience, and practical guidance, whether navigating hearing loss, mental health challenges, or everyday life. Through group sessions, mentoring circles, and community events, participants build confidence, reduce isolation, and discover new strategies for wellbeing. By listening, sharing, and supporting one another, our community grows stronger together, because no one should face their journey alone.
Confidence, Connection, and Purpose
At Deafingo, our mentoring approach is grounded in empathy, structure, and cultural awareness. Each session is tailored to the individual, blending goal setting, wellbeing check-ins, and practical skill development within a safe and inclusive environment. Using Auslan-accessible resources, visual guides, and creative storytelling, we encourage clients to take ownership of their journey.
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Led by Ben Findlay
Led by Ben Findlay, a Deaf mentor with lived experience of hearing loss and over five years of expertise in Positive Behaviour Support, Deafingo's mentoring services offer compassionate and structured guidance. Ben's coaching focuses on life skills, self-confidence, and public or workplace readiness, tailored to meet personal and vocational goals.
More support on the way
Deafingo is growing, evolving, and listening closely to what the community needs. More services are in development — shaped by real community feedback and the lived experiences of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.