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Deaf Expo Victoria

Saturday 29th May 2027

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.

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Individual Advocacy

Focusing on one person’s rights and needs and advocating with and for them. Examples include workplace, legal and educational issues.

Systemic Advocacy

Focusing on the whole community’s rights and needs. Examples include the Hospital Review and Community Consultations on the NDIS.

Lives Improved
1.5k+
Success stories
300+
volunteer hours
20k
Years in services
42

Donations

Your generous donation will support us to create positive pathways, break down barriers, and improve the health and wellbeing of deaf and hearing of hearing people in our communities.

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🎥 (See our other recent post for our Auslan video about this event)

Why does Auslan do that?
Joint our National Week of Deaf People Workshop!
Ever wondered why Auslan uses space, movement, face and body the way it does—or why some signs change over time? Join this relaxed, interactive workshop to explore the “hidden rules” of everyday signing. No linguistics knowledge needed—just bring your Auslan and curiosity. Its free - Deaf participants get priority; others go on a waitlist.
🗓️ Friday 25 September 4pm - 5:30pm
📍 Ross House, 3/251 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
Secure your ticket via the link in our bio or here: "Why does Auslan do that?" - Deaf Community Workshop with Darlene Thornton
But hurry - tickets close on 23 September!
Event conducted in Auslan only. Deaf participants get priority; others go on a waitlist.
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
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Why does Auslan do that?

Joint our National Week of Deaf People Workshop!

Ever wondered why Auslan uses space, movement, face and body the way it does—or why some signs change over time? Join this relaxed, interactive workshop to explore the “hidden rules” of everyday signing. No linguistics knowledge needed—just bring your Auslan and curiosity. Its free - Deaf participants get priority; others go on a waitlist.

🗓️ Friday 25 September 4pm - 5:30pm
📍 Ross House, 3/251 Flinders Ln, Melbourne

Secure your ticket via the link in our bio or here: "Why does Auslan do that?" - Deaf Community Workshop with Darlene Thornton

But hurry - tickets close on 23 September!

Event conducted in Auslan only. Deaf participants get priority; others go on a waitlist.

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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.

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Our two GM's - Philip and Natasha visited Geelong today to meet with Deaf Victoria staff - Mel and other Deaf community members to discuss the future for Deaf programs and services in the Geelong area.👏

#DeafCommunity #GeelongMeeting #FuturePrograms #DeafServicesGeelong #CollaborationInclusion
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Our two GMs - Philip
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