A voice for deaf and hard of hearing Victorians

Deaf Victoria Inc.

11 hours ago

On Monday, Deaf Victoria EGM Philip Waters headed to Geelong to meet with Barwon Health CEO Frances Diver to discuss Deaf and hard of hearing people accessing hospital and health services.
It was a valuable opportunity to discuss where barriers currently exist and what can be done to improve communication, accessibility and the overall healthcare experience for our community.
Importantly, Barwon Health has agreed to meet directly with the Deaf community in Geelong to hear about their experiences and discuss accessibility and how services can be improved.
Watch this space — we’ll share more information soon about when and where the community conversation will take place in Geelong.
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Deaf Victoria Inc.

1 day ago

Deaf Culture Around the World – North Macedonia, the Philippines and Sweden with Katerina, Vaneza and Cecilia.

Join us for an engaging session exploring Deaf culture across different countries. Learn about Deaf community life in North Macedonia, Philippines and Sweden, and how it compares to Australia. You’ll also get a chance to explore some of their sign languages and enjoy a taste of traditional sweets.

This is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate cultural diversity within the Deaf community.

📅 Saturday 7 November, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
📍 Ross House
Level 4 – Hayden Raysmith room
247–251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

RSVP through Humanitix: link in Instagram bio / events.humanitix.com/learn-about-deaf-culture-around-the-world-part-2

This event is for deaf and hard of hearing attendees only. Support workers, CommGuides and interpreters accompanying a deaf or hard of hearing attendee are welcome. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, please email us.

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

Video Transcript:
Paula: Hey! You might remember that we organised three deaf presenters to share about their countries' culture, foods and unique differences
back in July. Many people attended, loved it, and ask for it to happen again. So we're organising a second event for Saturday 7 November! We'll have three different deaf presenters tell us about their countries. If you want to find out who, keep watching!
Cecilia: Hi my name is Cecilia. This is my sign name. I'm from Sweden. You might know about the famous phrase, "Fika". What exactly is that? Come and find out there!
Vaneza: Hi, my name is Vaneza, and this is my sign name. I'm from the Philippines. So where exactly? Well, it's a vast country of over 7,000 islands. I'm from a little island in the middle called Bohol. This is the sign for Bohol, because it's famous for the Chocolate Hills. You see them, and it feels as though you could grab them and eat them. If you want to know more, come along and watch my presentation.
Katerina: Hello, this is my sign name. My name is Katerina. I'm from North Macedonia. If you're wondering why we have a North Macedonia, but not a South Macedonia, please come along!
Paula: It's awesome that we'll have those three presenting for us! We can watch and learn about their countries and cultures. Also, food will be provided and the event is free. But spots are limited, so you'll need to RSVP. Take a look at the link. And see you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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