Deaf Australia Inc in Blackburn North, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Deaf Australia Inc

Locality: Blackburn North, Victoria

Address: PO Box 1348 3130 Blackburn North, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.deafaustralia.org.au/

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22.01.2022 Great win for Auslan users over 65+ to access interpreter other than medical services. Commonwealth Governemt to invest 16m for seniors to access interpreters to launch in November. Collective group of deaf individuals and Australian Deaf Elders have made this possible. The power of collective work.

20.01.2022 Signs of Australia (Auslan Dictionary) is back online and available for order. https://auslanshop.deafaustralia.org.au//signs-of-austral/

16.01.2022 NDIS / NABS Information session TONIGHT at 7.00 PM (AEST) Register here for live information session. https://us02web.zoom.us//tZYqdu-srz0vGdD1PCPJrO9Z3bsbDGbuN

15.01.2022 Tonight, on A Current Affairs (Channel 9) will have a story about deaf / hard of hearing student taking year 12 exams (NSW). The story is about how exam authority are refusing to accommodate additional time for deaf student to take the exam. Deaf Australia was interviewed this morning regarding this matter and why lack of accommodation is discriminatory.

14.01.2022 Hello, I am Darlene Deaf Australia would like to let you know that I am working with Deaf Australia as Disability (Deaf) Advocacy Support to work on all matters related to the Disability Royal Commission (DRC). I will be working in this role until 30 June 2022, working with you in the Australian Deaf Community and with Disability Royal Commission. ... We will be focusing on few things like: 1. Advocate for both individual and organisations; 2. Provide information about DRC in Auslan and deaf-friendly language so everyone in Deaf Community can understand; 3. Provide support and help with understanding of the DRC's processes and what to expect; and 4. Provide support and guidance when submitting a report or attending a hearing/ meetings with the DRC. It is important for us to know how DRC work and what it means for us in the Australian Deaf Community, and why it is necessary to contribute by submitting reports and attending hearings. If you have any issues, questions or concerns about DRC and how I will work with you or other members in the Deaf Community, please contact me at [email protected]. More information about Disability Royal Commission in Auslan videos will be coming soon. Thank you and I look forward working and supporting you all in the Deaf Community about the Disability Royal Commission.

09.01.2022 Expression of Interest for Resource Officers is closing today. https://deafaustralia.org.au/expression-of-interest-2/

06.01.2022 Information Sessions - NDIS / NABS Deaf Australia will be hosting 3 Information sessions to discuss about NDIS and NABS for anyone who is not registered with NDIS. Information sessions: ... Monday, 30 November at 7.30 PM (AEST) Wednesday, 2 December at 9.00 PM (AEST) Saturday, 5 December at 11 AM (AEST) Check out more information and register here. https://deafaustralia.org.au/ndis-and-nabs-important-infor/

04.01.2022 Deaf Australia is seeking 2 x Resource Officers who will be key members of the Deaf Australia’s team in providing information and support for deaf people who uses Auslan and servicing the members of the Australian Deaf Community in a truly diverse and multicultural group including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, CALD, LGBQITA+, children and young people and vulnerable members. This position will focus on developing appropriate, accessible resources allowing Deaf pe...ople using Auslan as primary or preferred language to access information and resources to independently undertake various activities. The Resource Officers shall work for 5 days (full time) a week until 30 June 2022 and will be expected to: Conduct surveys to identify resources, webinar and Professional Development priorities; Liaise and collaborate with website manager to establish effective information delivery including registration and online presentation; Prepare, develop and disseminate accessible information resources and trainings (including promotion and registrations); Presentation of workshop, training and presentation; Develop operational and sustainable processes, including program review; Prepare information, articles, researches, information sheets, and other information materials in consultation with relevant stakeholders; Undertake research to support the activities undertaken by Deaf Australia; Respond to information enquiries; and Other duties as required by Chief Executive. For further inquiry for this position and/or to send expression of interest, please contact Mr. Kyle Miers, Chief Executive at [email protected], outlining your experience and attaching current resume/curriculum vitae. EOI Close 23 October 2020. This project has been made possible through NDIS’s Information, Linkage and Capacity Grants.

01.01.2022 Western Australian Association of the Deaf (WAAD) launches its annual Auslan Poster for NWDP. Topics includes: COVID-19, symptoms, Questions, Australian animals, Recycling, Shopping, Hiking, Prepositions and Cafe. View here to download FREE Auslan posters. ... https://www.waad.org.au/free-auslan-posters See more

01.01.2022 Aruma blog, published this week. https://www.aruma.com.au///surprising-facts-sign-language/