Exciting new development for the Council's services Dame Elisabeth Murdoch and Marah preview the computer technology that allows families in remote parts of Victoria access to programs at Taralye A pilot teleconferencing program involving four country families with hearing impaired children was launched in October this year. The Advisory Council is testing the program as an extension to the services offered to rural families.
Participants can see and speak to each other, write notes and exchange files and graphics.
Funding was generously contributed by Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. The purpose is two-fold. The technology enables families to keep in close touch with specialist staff at Taralye who are available at mutually agreed times. In addition, the families are able to contact each other for support and information. Computers and training have been arranged by the Council.