Vicdeaf - Victorian Bushfire Information for Deaf and hard of hearing people
Victorian Bushfire Information for Deaf and hard of hearing people
Vicdeaf are continuing to support the Deaf and hard of hearing affected by the bushfires in any way they can. We have met with MFB and are working with CFA and the Office of the Emergency Services to try and make sure Deaf and hard of hearing people have access to services and information.
Interpreting
Community meetings are held regularly in areas where bushfire is threatening communities. Vicdeaf is providing interpreters at these meetings; if you are living in an area where bushfire is close and you need an interpreter, please contact us to make sure you can access information through an interpreter. Vicdeaf are providing this service free so there is no delay or debate about who needs to pay. Also if you have been affected by the bushfires and require an interpreter, call Vicdeaf.
| SMS: | 0401 775 383 | TTY: | (03) 9473 1143 |
| Fax: | (03) 9473 1144 | Ph: | 1800 287 526 |
| Email: | vais@vicdeaf.com.au |
Case Management
Case Managers provide case management services, advocacy, referral and support. They can assist with Centrelink, financial and family/personal issues, accessing other services, filling in forms and insurance claims, bushfire grants and counseling referral. Our Case Managers are fluent in Auslan and currently working with the Victorian Bushfire Case Management Service. There are practical advice kits available through Vicdeaf Duty Worker.
| SMS: | 0458 323 946 | TTY: | (03) 9473 1199 |
| Ph: | (03) 9473 1111 | Fax: | (03) 9473 1122 |
| Email: | duty@vicdeaf.com.au | ||
| Toll free for country callers: | TTY: | 1300 780 235 | |
| Ph: | 1300 780 225 |
Information
Please see our website for regular updates about Vicdeaf services and who to contact; you can also access information through Vicdeaf Information on Facebook. Vicdeaf is working with people who have requested support following the Victorian bushfires and encourage anyone who requires interpreting, information or Case Management to contact Vicdeaf for free and confidential services.