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A voice for deaf and hard of hearing Victorians
Deaf Victoria advocates on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing Victorians aiming to make Victoria more inclusive and accessible.
We are funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing to provide free individual advocacy services. We undertake systemic advocacy and provide education and consultancy services.
Ballarat Deaf Community, this one's for you!
The future: what’s ahead for Deaf advocacy? What issues will Deaf Victoria be advocating for in the years to come? And what does that mean for your future?
Join us for an important discussion about advocacy for deaf and hard of hearing people. We want to hear what matters most to you and gather your feedback to share directly with the Victorian Government. We’ll also be talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI), how it might affect our community, and whether this is something Deaf Victoria should be advocating on. Your experiences, ideas, and feedback are important and will help shape Deaf Victoria’s future advocacy work.
Where and when?
Thursday 21 May 2026, 7-9pm
Sebastopol Community Centre,
254 Vickers Street, Sebastopol
Tea, coffee, and food will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP/Questions: email manager@deafvictoria.org.au
Video transcript:
Ballarat deaf community, how are you? I'll be coming to visit. You've probably had enough of seeing Gary Kerridge by now, so I'll be there - a fresh face! Gary and I will be visiting together to hold a consultation about Deaf Victoria's advocacy. We want to know what issues and topics around advocacy are important to you and have a discussion to understand your perspectives. A consultation will be held at Sapastopol Community Centre. Have a look at the description below for the address, date and time. We look forward to seeing you there, and food will be provided. Bye! ... See MoreSee Less
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Celebrating a proud achievement in our Melbourne Deaf community — Ramas McRae @deafrunningbeard has completed his PhD, earning doctor status, with a focus on mental health research. Well done, Ramas!
Transcript: Wow! Over the weekend I saw some fantastic news announced. Someone from our Melbourne Deaf community has achieved their PhD, meaning they have earned doctor status. That person is Ramas McRae. Incredible. His research focuses on mental health and related areas, and he completed his PhD at Deakin University. I’m sure you’ll share my feelings as I congratulate him for his recent acheivement. Not many Deaf people have a PhD — Gab Hodge has one, and a few others — but it is still quite rare. That’s why this achievement is something we should truly celebrate, along with Ramas’s determination and hard work. Congratulations again on completing your PhD! ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you a deaf migrant?
Or are you deaf and unemployed?
Want to learn information and skills, such as:
- How to drive and get a diver's licence,
- The NDIS
- School and employment support services
- Wayfinding help
Come to our fortnightly workshops!
🗓️ Thursdays, 10:00am – 11:30am
7 May
21 May
4 June
18 June
📍 Ross House
Level 4 – Christine McAuslan Room
247–251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Questions?
SMS: 0431 476 721
Email: info@deafvictoria.org.au
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS. ... See MoreSee Less
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