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25.01.2022 Apologies, our website has been down. There was a major power disturbance in the data centre which resulted in some hardware damage, technicians worked through the night and all seems to be up and running now. http://www.centralcoast-nsw.com/accessable_braille_enterpri

24.01.2022 Learn more about the different cane tips in this video by our Orientation and Mobility Graduate, Emma!

23.01.2022 We know it can be very difficult so please stay strong . Call somebody if you need help, it's out there for you

21.01.2022 Why are some people so insensitive

19.01.2022 Thursday 16 April. Confirmed cases of COVID-19: Australia - 6462 with 63 deaths ... Victoria - 1299 with 14 deaths Tasmania - 169 with 6 deaths International - 2.06 million with more than 136, 908 National News: Our unemployment rate for March was 5.2% which is lower than the economists' predictions of 5.4%. In WA news, yesterday marked the first person to be sentenced to jail for breaching the hotel quarantine rules. A man who was quarantined in a hotel in Perth city, wedged open the fire exit door with a napkin and repeatedly snuck out of his room to visit his girlfriend and get food, he has been fined $2000 and sentenced to 6 months 2 weeks in jail. Victorian news: Yesterday marked the first day back at school for Victorian students with 97% of students signed into remote learning from home. In the past 24 hours Victorian Police officers have conducted 1355 spot checks at homes and businesses and issued 54 on the spot fines for breaches of coronavirus restrictions. These include loitering, nonessential travel and friends meeting to play video games. People awaiting surgery that had been deemed nonessential and put on hold, but their condition has changed or worsened, have been asked to contact their GP to reassess their need for surgery. Many hospitals including the old Peter Mac Hospital, which has been unused for some time and Monash Clayton Hospitals are being prepared in case needed for a COVID 19 outbreak. The Monash Clayton hospital has a new temporary 2 floor building for coronavirus patients, which will be ready in a few weeks. Minister of Health Jenny Mikakos said that she hopes all these extra beds won’t be needed, but that she wants our hospitals ready for the worst case scenario. Tasmanian News: 6 adults and a 17-year-old face charges due to breaching coronavirus restrictions on Easter Sunday. Police attended a house in Winnaleah where 10 people including children were gathered. A reminder to everyone to only leave your home if you must- for essential shopping; medical appointments or care; work or school if you can’t from home; or exercise. Please see below for sources and other links with more information. Sources: https://www.abc.net.au//man-jailed-for-breaching-/12149908 https://www.theguardian.com//australia-coronavirus-live-up https://www.abc.net.au//abs-jobs-numbers-unemploy/12153104 https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-charges-over/12152438 https://www.facebook.com/9NewsMelbourne/videos/525690251462377/ https://abcnews.go.com//latest-australian-man-jailed-viola

18.01.2022 Expression Australia is developing our Strategic Plan for 2020 2023. As part of this, we are keen to talk to our community and clients. In particular, we are... interested to understand your thoughts around: - Who we should be supporting and working with - The role we play in the community - What makes us different - How we have been performing There are two ways to participate: We invite you to join the Strategic Plan Community Consultation event through Facebook Livestream and Zoom on Tuesday, 1 September from 5pm. Or if you would like to provide more detailed input, you can participate in a focus group. If you are interested in participating, please register your interest by filling out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RY9355S

16.01.2022 Auslan summary update - 2 April 2020 Confirmed cases of COVID-19: Australia -5,050 (yesterday 4,707), 24 deaths (yesterday 20). ... Victoria 1,036 (yesterday 968), 5 deaths. Tasmania - 72 (yesterday 69), 2 deaths. In national news, the Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that there will now be a program for free childcare for parents who need to go to work. In Victoria, Flu shots and other vaccines are now more easily available for some people at pharmacies or during a pharmacy visit. There are some changes to how Victoria Police will operate their stations with more police officers focusing on COVID-19 work rather than being available for walk-in support at police stations or community activities. Please contact police by phone (131 444) through the NRS, online or call 000 in an emergency. Police are stepping up their work in making sure the community follow the rules about COVID-9 and will continue to issue fines for people or businesses doing the wrong thing. In Tasmania, more restrictions have been put in place. Races- both horse and greyhounds are now banned, TABs will be closed, and garage sales must stop. Farmers markets can continue to operate only with fresh food. Food trucks are no longer allowed to be open. A reminder to everyone to only leave your home if you must- for essential shopping; medical appointments or care; work or school if you can’t from home; or exercise. Please see below for sources and other links with more information. https://www.theguardian.com//coronavirus-cases-in-australi https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/giving-victorians-easier-ac/ https://www.pm.gov.au//early-childhood-education-and-care- https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-death-toll-ca/12112254 https://www.facebook.com/petergutweinmp/videos/676607799742272/

14.01.2022 This National Diabetes Week marks the beginning of a new campaign by Diabetes Australia Heads Up.

13.01.2022 Have fun and help some kids at the same time, make some lemonade and tell us about it

13.01.2022 prime ministers address

11.01.2022 Meet Lynney, one of our Broodies in Victoria rased by our VIC ambassador, Alex Hecker! Alex has been a tireless advocate for our organisation for many years no...w, and we are so lucky that she decided to take on Lynney as her Puppy Raiser a few years ago. Check out this video to get to know Alex and learn about her Puppy Raising journey with Lynney. [Video description: Alex Hecker is speaking to the camera with Lynney sitting next to her. Lynney is a yellow Labrador and photos and video clips of her appear on screen in certain parts of the video.]

10.01.2022 Do deaf people have alarm clocks?

09.01.2022 From Expression Australia Sunday 29 March. Please remember if you are watching on Facebook, also look at the comments as there is additional info there including links to other information in Auslan.

09.01.2022 Here is a pilot service we found that can help you understand certain types of letters and emails you receive by providing you with an Auslan translation.

08.01.2022 A car gearshift, but the labelling is in braille

08.01.2022 covid update from expression Australia

08.01.2022 World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October, to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. This year, World Sight Day will take place on 8 October 2020 with the theme: Hope In Sight.

07.01.2022 "We want to make sure that every deaf Australian at home, regardless if you're with family, a partner, housemates, or alone, receives important information in A...uslan, our first language." Brent Phillips from Expression Australia finishes Sunday's 6pm news bulletin with a special message. The ABC News channel will be doing these special Auslan editions of ABC News every Sunday at 6pm.

06.01.2022 When comparing the specs of the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max I noticed 3D Touch has officially been replaced with Haptic Touch.

05.01.2022 A message from the Emergency Management Commissioner, Andrew Crisp. This includes information on COVID-19 and the steps we are taking in the State Control Centr...e to keep you informed and how we are implementing social distancing. Download the Vic Emergency app and know who your emergency broadcasters are. http://emergency.vic.gov.au

05.01.2022 Australia’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People with Disabilities is now available in Auslan for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

04.01.2022 #LIVE Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews and Health Minister Jenny Mikakos with the latest coronavirus update for the state.

04.01.2022 Auslan news, behind the scenes