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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.

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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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What a success our Sign of the Times event was on Sunday! A massive thank you to our incredible and inspiring presenters Sonia, Ashleigh, and Irene. They all shared hot insights and tips to help us make the most of our time this year and beyond, and gave us a deeper understanding of the values and motivations that fuel us.

We’re also grateful to our amazing community who joined us and contributed their thoughtful and compelling questions. Thanks for coming! We look forward to the next time 😊

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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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Has anyone seen Carmel?Police are searching for missing Highett woman Carmel.

The 59-year-old was last seen on Fox Close about 8.40am yesterday.

Carmel is deaf and non-verbal, and police and family have concerns for her welfare due to a medical condition that requires medication.

Carmel is Caucasian, approximately 162cm tall, with short grey hair.

She was last seen wearing a long-sleeve beige shirt, black leggings and black and white runners. She may also be carrying a blue handbag.

Carmel is known to visit Melbourne by train and frequents parks and playgrounds.

Police have released an image of Carmel in the hope someone can provide information on her whereabouts.

Anyone who sights Carmel or has information on her whereabouts is urged to contact Bayside Police Station on (03) 8530 5100.
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