The Long Road

21. Clare Best: Raising Deaf Children Bilingually

• Lisa McKelvey • Season 3 • Episode 21

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Clare shares her journey raising her 5-year-old son Frank, who is deaf, and what it has looked like navigating diagnosis, early intervention, and raising him bilingually using Auslan and spoken English.

We talk about advocacy, language access, and the importance of creating a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Clare is also passionate about connecting families with the deaf community and supporting parents to feel confident in their child’s journey.

Resources mentioned:
 Deaf Connect – https://deafconnect.org.au

Deaf Australia – https://deafaustralia.org.au

Expression Australia – https://expression.com.au

Follow Clare on Instagram: @raisingbilinguals

Thanks for being here,

Lisa McKelvey x