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National Relay Service update
29 July 2010
Murph becomes a celebrity A short NRS documentary – the true story of Murph Emond, ex truckie from Meredith in rural Victoria – has become a bit of an...
National Disability Insurance Scheme Survey
29 July 2010
What Is National Disability Insurance Scheme? It is a proposal put forward to the Australian Government. The idea of the scheme is to support an individual with a disability...
Excellence in support for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing recognised in Victorian Training Awards
27 July 2010
The Centre of Excellence for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing has been nominated as a finalist for two categories in the 2010 Victorian Training Awards. Nominated in both the...
The Melbourne Writers Festival is committed to providing access to people with disabilities
27 July 2010
Deaf Community: In 2010, Melbourne Writers Festival will provide Auslan interpreters at certain sessions of our 2010 program...
Deaf Services Queensland takes a new direction
26 July 2010
The Board of Deaf Services Queensland is delighted to announce that Mr Brett Casey has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Having worked with Deaf Services Queensland...
Video Relay Interpreting (VRI) Service update
21 July 2010
Hi everyone. Here’s a brief update on what is happening with the Video Relay Interpreting (VRI) Service: VRI DVD’s We have been...
Employment - can you give us information about your experiences?
21 July 2010
From Deaf Australia Dear Members, On 29th July Deaf Australia is attending a National Employment Forum with other disability peak organisations, government and...
Barriers to employment
21 July 2010
Hello members, Deafness Forum is attending a roundtable meeting with government departments in late July. Please feel free to send me any information about the barriers...
Third Announcement of WFD Congress in South Africa
20 July 2010
Greetings, In twelve months, the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) will hold XVI World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf in Durban, South Africa from 18th - 24th July, 2011....
Big step forward for cinema access
20 July 2010
Source: Deaf Australia Media Release: 17 July 2010 Deaf Australia is delighted with today’s announcement of a new plan to make the major cinema chains...
Please help Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) to support Deaf people and people with a disability
13 July 2010
You may know that I'm now working with ACCAN, the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network. What is ACCAN? ACCAN represents consumers. ACCAN wants to...
Run Melbourne - Help Raise Funds for Vicdeaf!
12 July 2010
Run Melbourne is a community fitness event that provides the opportunity for anyone at any age to raise money for a charity of their choice. Eight runners have chosen Vicdeaf as the organization they...
Professional Deaf Australians - Professional Development and Training Workshops
9 July 2010
Professional Deaf Australians in partnership with Damian Barry of Deaf Answers, UK, will be running three workshops for Professional Deaf Australians, in October, 2010. Workshop...
Deaf Professionals Network - Career/Life Direction with Darlene Thornton (NSW) Deaf Life Coach
8 July 2010
When: (A) Friday 30 July 2010 at 5.45-9pm or (B) Saturday 31 July 2010 at 9.15am-12noon Where: JML Centre, Vicdeaf, 340...
A Special Message to the Deaf Community from Melbourne Writers Festival
6 July 2010
This year's Melbourne Writers Festival will provide Auslan interpreters at certain sessions of our 2010 program based on your interest. We wish to be guided by the deaf community so that we can use...
NSW Deaf Society identifies advocacy and equity for Deaf people as priorities
6 July 2010
The Deaf Society of NSW (DSNSW) recently completed an assessment of the organisation’s direction, reaffirming its vision to achieve equity for deaf people while identifying key areas for the...
Tasdeaf announces new Chief Executive Officer
6 July 2010
The Tasmanian Deaf Society (Tasdeaf) is proud to announce that Mr Gordon Melsom has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Mr Colin Allen, the acting CEO will return to the...
Deaf Children Australia Public Meeting - Foundations for our next 150 years
2 July 2010
An INVITATION TO A PUBLIC MEETING hosted by Deaf Children Australia ‘Foundations for our Next 150 Years’ Deaf Children Australia is...
VCOD new Information Manager Melissa Lowrie's welcome message to Deaf Victorians
2 July 2010
Hi everyone, For those of you who do not already know me, my name is Melissa Lowrie and I am the new Information Manager at VCOD. I have come from a strong background in the...
Announcement from VCOD
1 July 2010
It is with regret that we announce Rachel Miers is leaving her position as Manager of VCOD after five years of service. Her last day was on 30 June 2010. She was dedicated to VCOD over...
Fresh Field for Australian Theatre of the Deaf
28 June 2010
Australian Theatre of the Deaf is delighted to announce a new partnership with Arts Access Victoria that will secure the future of this unique Australian performing company. Arts Access Victoria is a...
Young Deaf Leaders Retreat - Expression of Interest for Leaders/presenters
27 June 2010
Expression of Interest - Leaders/presenters • Do you want to train and lead emerging young Deaf & hard of hearing leaders? • Are you free on 25 – 27...
Calling all Artists - Expose yourself!
25 June 2010
Arts Access Victoria invites you to be a part of our online community. It's quick, easy and free! Artist...
New approach to musical works for cochlear impant users
25 June 2010
Source: Accessible Arts Newsletter The ...
Deaf actor required for short film
25 June 2010
Middle aged deaf actor (unpaid) required for casting a short film "Belles de nuit" The film will be shot on the red camera in Melbourne early...
The National Arts and Disability Strategy Survey What is it and what does it mean to you?
25 June 2010
Survey Deadline – Friday 16 July http://www.surveymonkey.com/NADS In October 2009,...
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
25 June 2010
The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline is an Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability using government funded...
VRI News Uplate – June 2010
25 June 2010
Hi and welcome to our VRI News Update – June edition. Here’s some more exciting news on the roll-out of the Video Relay Interpreting...
Vision and Hearing Impaired able to get online - from the Minister for Community Development
25 June 2010
Thursday, 24 June 2010...
Deaf Australia's Hobart Conference
25 June 2010
Deaf Australia is pleased to announce that Mr Markku Jokinen, President of the World Federation of the Deaf, will be Conference Keynote Presenter. We also plan to devote the program on...
Opportunity for Disability Services Professional Development Grants (DSPDGs)
25 June 2010
The Department of Human Services recognises the contribution that lifelong learning and professional development make towards a fulfilling work life. As such, the department is...
4th ASLIA Vic Award Winners Announcement
24 June 2010
With great excitement, some 250 guests from all over Australia – sponsors, nominees, interpreters, family members and other supporters – gathered for the 4th ASLIA Victoria Auslan...
The Geelong Vicdeaf Office is relocating
24 June 2010
The Vicdeaf Barwon South West office located at Suite 3/2 Fenwick Street South IS MOVING to Illawarra Centre Park Level 1, 265 Pakington Street...
Arts Project Australia seeking Deaf Poets for performance
17 June 2010
The exhibition opening for 'The Third Dimension' will take place on Wednesday the 20th of October from 6pm-8pm. The Third Dimension A sensorial extravaganza , the Third Dimension...
Surf Coast gets a new hearing loop you can borrow
17 June 2010
Surf Coast Shire Council has just acquired a new Hearing Loop, which can be borrowed free of change to make your meeting, event, discussion or presentation more accessible to all. This device...
Ai-Live™ on The New Inventors
17 June 2010
Save the Date: Ai-Live on The New Inventors -- 8pm, Wednesday June 23, 2010 Ai-Live™ will be showcased in an...
People with Disabilities - Get Involved in the National Inquiry into Long Term Care and Support
17 June 2010
The Australian Government has funded AFDO to assist people with disabilities and their organisations from rural and remote areas to participate in the National Inquiry into Long Term Care and...
Award promotes the abuse of Deaf people
15 June 2010
Media Release from CODA Australia 12 June 2010, Melbourne Australia The recent budget announcement by the Queensland State Government to award over four million...
New face at Murray Human Services helm
11 June 2010
As the newly-appointed chief executive officer of Murray Human Services (MHS), Matthew Wright's goal is to continue to help people with disabilities become integrated into the community. ...
Cinema Offer
11 June 2010
The big cinema chains have made an offer about improving cinema access The offer is detailed below. Please read the information below, provided by the Australian Human Rights Commission, and then vote...
Human Rights Commission requests further information on subscription TV captioning
11 June 2010
The Human Rights Commission is currently considering an application from the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) for an exemption from the Disability Discrimination Act...
Special carers needed for special kids
11 June 2010
Would you like to be part of an innovative new program to help kids who are unable to live with their own families? Berry Street’s Children’s Specialised Care Program is an enhanced...
Internet Security Information in Good Hands
10 June 2010
Communications and the Digital Economy commissioned the Deaf Society’s Translation Service to add Auslan and captions to its three animation videos. A Departmental representative...
Productivity Commission - hearings and submissions - Your opportunity to participate
10 June 2010
Dear members, The Productivity Commission (a government agency) is currently undertaking a public inquiry into a possible long term disability care and support scheme. The Productivity...
The Eye and Ear Hospital calling for applications to the Community Advisory Committee
9 June 2010
Can you represent the community? A call for applications to the Community Advisory Committee The Eye and Ear Hospital is a statewide specialist hospital treating Eye,...
FIFA.com to broadcast International Sign video reports
9 June 2010
Video reports from all 64 matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ will be broadcast in International Sign on FIFA.com. For the first time, the Official Website of FIFA...
The Other Film Festival Survey
9 June 2010
Complete the quick online survey and you'll receive a Two-4-One ticket offer (ie. two tickets to the same session for the price of one) to a sceening* of your choice! The Other Film Festival (OFF) is...
National Cyber Security Awareness Week
8 June 2010
Hello members and friends of Deafness Forum of Australia This week is National Cyber Security Awareness Week. If you use the internet (and most of us do these days) we...
Expressions of Interest requested from writers - for DiVine website (paid positions)
7 June 2010
The Office for Disability is now looking for new writers for the DiVine website, and we would appreciate your help in spreading the word. DiVine is the first on-line community written by and...
Fiji Association of the Deaf looking for volunteer to teach finance
3 June 2010
Fiji Association of the Deaf have contacted Kate Matairavula of NSW Deaf Society asking if she could pass the word around that they are looking for a deaf or fluent signer to work with them for 1 to 2...
Employment Opportunity - Administration Officer - Ticketing/ Booking in the Arts
2 June 2010
Want to work at Arts Access Victoria? Arts Access Victoria is looking for an experienced person to operate our EASE Ticket Service. EASE is a ticketing service for people with a...
Dorothy Shaw Young Writers - Competition 2010 Now Open!
2 June 2010
Deaf Australia is pleased to announce that the Dorothy Shaw Young Writers Competition (DSYWC) is now open for entries. The competition is open to young Deaf and hard of hearing people aged 6 –...
Support this campaign ‘I need a Next Generation NRS' by Deaf Australia
27 May 2010
Deaf Australia is running a Next Generation National Relay Service campaign called 'I need a Next Generation NRS'. Deaf Australia wants you and the Deaf community to ask for a new Video Relay...
UK - Study shows more disabled students are dropping out of university
26 May 2010
Student Rosie Watson felt humiliated and let down when her tutors failed to take into account her deafness. Although when she began her anthropology degree course at Durham University...
4th ASLIA Victoria Auslan Interpreter of the Year Awards - Nominees List
25 May 2010
Organisation Sponsor: Echo Interpreting Arts Access Victoria Catholic College Wodonga Centre of Excellence for Students who are Deaf and Hard of...
Able Australia seeking volunteers
25 May 2010
Able Australia is looking for Deaf and hearing volunteers to support the Vision Hearing Support Club – 3rd Saturday of every month 10am – 3pm and the Wednesday recreation program –...
2010 Australian Safer Communities Awards - entries now open
20 May 2010
Do you know of a project that has made your community safer and more resilient? If so, the 2010 Australian Safer Communities Awards may be the perfect way to promote and recognise best...
The Other Film Festival Survey
20 May 2010
Complete the quick online survey and you'll receive a Two-4-One ticket offer (ie. two tickets to the same session for the price of one) to a sceening* of your choice! The Other Film...
World Federation of the Deaf calling for abstracts for the next WFD Congress
20 May 2010
The WFD Congress is calling for the abstracts for next WFD Congress in Durban, South Africa. The link is:- ...
National Survey from WA Deaf Society on 'Internet Scams: How to protect yourself?'
20 May 2010
The WA Deaf Society was successful in a grant application to the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network to conduct a project titled “Internet Scams: How to protect yourself?”...
Free Professional Development Auslan for interested staff in Victorian Government Schools
14 May 2010
The Department of Education Student Wellbeing Branch is providing some Professional Development Auslan free of charge to interested staff in Victorian Government Schools. This...
VCOD seeking new Information Services Manager and Community Worker
13 May 2010
VCOD - A Voice for Deaf Victorians This information is available in Auslan - ...
Call for works - 2010 Rob McNamara Exhibition - Beyond First Impressions: what changes if you get to know me?
13 May 2010
field invites established and emerging artists to explore the theme Beyond First Impressions: what changes if you get to know me? and to submit artworks for possible...
Senate Community Affairs References Committee report into Hearing Health in Australia Executive Summary and recommendations
13 May 2010
The Senate Community Affairs References Committee today tabled its report titled Hear Us: Inquiry into Hearing Health in Australia. The report...
Be part of the Sibs' Growth Project
10 May 2010
Project Title: Sibs’ Growth: Coping and Growth among Siblings of Children with Special Needs Investigators: Miss Wan Hua Sim and Associate Professor...
Seeking Deaf actors for film in Sydney
10 May 2010
I am interested in actors for all the deaf roles which include : - Female lead - the Dinner party (2 men and a woman ideally) - the Waiter All in their twenties or early...
Reaching Agreement - Practical advice for communicating with your neighbour
7 May 2010
The Appropriate Dispute Resolution Directorate has launched their website with Auslan video content: ...
Deaf Expo in Wodonga or Shepparton area?
5 May 2010
Are you interested in having an expo specifically about Deafness and Hearing Loss in your area? This would be an opportunity to find out about the latest technology and meet the services that...
disAbility connections (victoria) - What do you think? How do you feel?
5 May 2010
VALID has been asked by DHS North and West to find out how people feel and what people think about the way that DHS works with individuals and families. DHS wants to know if they way...
Calling out to Deaf actors interested in participating in a short film designed to promote the National Relay Service
4 May 2010
Quiet Signs of Love is a short film that explores the relationship between a deaf woman and a hearing man. It is a love story that celebrates the complex, subtle and intricate layers of communication...
Signing Art - Are you Aboriginalor Torres Strait Islander and Deaf? This FREE course is for you
4 May 2010
Learn Communicationand Sign Language through Technology and Aboriginal Arts, Culture and Theatre All classes are taught in Sign language by Deaf teachers and Aboriginal Teachers...
Deafblind Studies at Kangan Institute now available
3 May 2010
Auslan & Deaf Studies Center at Kangan Institute in conjunction with Able Australia is proud to offer Deafblind Studies. Topics to be covered: -...
Discrimination in sport costs the community
3 May 2010
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission welcomes the release of a toolkit for sporting clubs which deals with promoting positive behaviour. The toolkit complements the Victorian...
The Other Film Festival is coming!
3 May 2010
The Other Film Festival (OFF) is Australia’s only disability film festival screening new cinema by, with and about people with disabilities, and people who are Deaf, and is set to burst onto the...
Deaf Children Australia’s Deaf Youth Grant is open
27 April 2010
The applicants would need to be between 15 and 22 years of age and the grant promotes the positive outcomes of different projects undertaken by young deaf people. The grant may be up to the value of...
Deaf Sports Australia needs your support!
23 April 2010
Dear Deaf Sports Supporter The Australian Sports Commission in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney has designed a survey for a new research study which aims to find...
Deaf Australia announces date of 2nd National Conference and 25th Anniversary Celebration in Hobart
22 April 2010
Deaf Australia Inc. warmly invites you to its 2nd National Conference and 25th Anniversary Celebration to be held in Hobart, Tasmania, 13 – 15 May 2011. The...
Capturing Natural Confidence in Art - City Of Monash
22 April 2010
Media Release from the City Of Monash To coincide with National Youth Week, Monash Young Persons Reference Group (MYPRG) has announced the 2010 Natural Confidence...
Victorian Disability Advisory Council - Call for nominations - members
22 April 2010
The Victorian Disability Advisory Council (the Council) provides advice to the Minister for Community Services, Lisa Neville on government policies. It also provides advice on strategies to increase...
Totally deaf (nerve deaf with no hearing) volunteers sought for 2 hour test
22 April 2010
We are conducting research into vestibular disorders such as Meniere's Disease and Vertigo as well as mental health issues that may be related. The test applied is based on a vestibular response test...
University study on access to pharmacy services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
22 April 2010
Dear all, My name is Desiree Bui and I am a Pharmacy Honours student at Curtin University in WA. I am currently doing a research project that looks into the problems and difficulties...
Deaf people to get SMS emergency service
21 April 2010
Source: Media Release from Deaf Australia (20 April 2010) Deaf Australia is delighted with today’s announcement that the Australian Government will establish an...
Minister Conroy commits to SMS Emergency Service and expansion of the NRS
20 April 2010
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy announced his intention to roll out an SMS Emergency Service and foreshadowed expansions to the NRS to...
Stronger Equal Opportunity Act great news for the community
19 April 2010
16/04/2010 The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has welcomed the passage of the new Equal Opportunity Act as a historic step to strengthen and modernise the...
Cinema captioning and audio description: Decision on application for temporary exemption under DDA section 55 - Refused!
16 April 2010
The Commission has considered the application from Hoyts Corporation, Greater Union Organisation, Village...
Deaf West Highland Terrier X Maltese looking for a loving home (Altona area)
13 April 2010
Billy is a 12 month old desexed, vaccinated, wormed and microchipped male West Highland Terrier X Maltese who's looking for a loving home, as his owner is unable to look after him, due to his...
New accessible footbridge at Footscray Station
13 April 2010
As part of the Department of Transport's commitment to keeping you informed of transport projects, please find below important information about the Footscray Footbridge Project. We...
An equal society is healthier for us all
12 April 2010
Proposed changes to the Equal Opportunity Act 1995, to tackle and prevent systemic discrimination, have been passed through the Victorian Parliament's Lower House. If adopted as law,...
Technology promises a better deal for deaf students
26 March 2010
Hearing impaired students at La Salle College, Bankstown, experienced the benefits of Australia’s first ‘model classroom’ designed to maximise their learning in a mainstream setting...
Gr8events - a project about accessible venues
26 March 2010
Below is an email from Huy Nguyen from Gr8venue. Please see below for a project about accessible venues. Please respond directly to Huy Nguyen with your reply ...
University of Technology Sydney reasearch on sport and active recreation for Deaf and hard of hearing participants
26 March 2010
Dear all, The University of Technology Sydney would like to find out whether people who are deaf or hearing impaired participating in sport and active recreation. To be part of a...
Become a Deaf Australia Supporter
26 March 2010
Deaf Australia Inc, the peak body of and for Deaf people in Australia, has established a Supporters Group – for Deaf people, hard of hearing people, hearing people and organisations. ...
‘I Need a Next Generation NRS’ Campaign is live on the Internet
26 March 2010
Dear members and friends, Deaf Australia is campaigning for a Video Relay Service (VRS) to be included in the National Relay Service (NRS). A VRS allows Deaf people to sign to the...
Deaf Arts Network Survey
26 March 2010
Do you enjoy attending arts and entertainment events? Would you like to be more involved in the arts? Are you also a person who is deaf or is hard of hearing? Then Deaf Arts Network wants your...
Deaf Access at the Comedy Festival
26 March 2010
Once again the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is committed to making a number of its shows accessible to patrons who use AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language). The Festival will have a...
Melbourne Comedy Festival is on soon!
26 March 2010
Melbourne International Comedy Festival is on between 24 March and 18 April 2010! They have created access at some of the comedy events for deaf and hard of hearing audience members. More comedians...
Travel free in Victoria with new ‘Sunday Pass’
26 March 2010
People on a Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment Recipients under 60 can apply for a Sunday Pass, which allows them to travel free on Victoria's public transport network on a Sunday....
Employment opportunity - Family Support Facilitators
23 March 2010
For families with infants who have a newly diagnosed hearing loss. The Royal Children’s Hospital, the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital and the Victorian Department of Education and...
Poetry Competition - opportunity to read poem at Dreaming in Auslan event
23 March 2010
Making Sense Of It. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, heard or touched - they must be felt with the heart.” -...
TV show with Auslan interpreters on ABC - The New Inventors - Access And Ability
10 March 2010
The New Inventors - Access And Ability When: Wednesday, 10 Mar 2010 Time: 8:00pm Entertainment CC G WebsiteWatch Clips...