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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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Hey Melbourne! Guess what?

Sweden’s very own Florian Tirnovan (aka Flow TV @feeltheflowtv), Deaf comedian and international sensation, is coming to town!
Check out his website here: floriantirnovan.com/

📅 Wednesday 3 September 2025
📍 Melbourne Trades Hall
Common Rooms
Cnr Lygon & Victoria Street, Carlton

Two events in one day:
4–6pm: Presentation + Q&A on his journey as a Deaf comedian (perfect for Deaf creatives & influencers).
6:30–8:30pm: Comedy performance for the wider Deaf community.

Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out!
👉 Book now via the link: flowtvmelbourne2025.eventbrite.com.au

We thank @deafconnect for their support in making this event happen.
We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
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Hey Melbourne! Guess what?

Sweden’s very own Florian Tirnovan (aka Flow TV @feeltheflowtv), Deaf comedian and international sensation, is coming to town!
Check out his website here: https://floriantirnovan.com/

📅  Wednesday 3 September 2025 
📍 Melbourne Trades Hall
Common Rooms
Cnr Lygon & Victoria Street, Carlton

Two events in one day:
4–6pm: Presentation + Q&A on his journey as a Deaf comedian (perfect for Deaf creatives & influencers).
6:30–8:30pm: Comedy performance for the wider Deaf community.

Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out!
👉 Book now via the link: https://flowtvmelbourne2025.eventbrite.com.au

We thank @deafconnect for their support in making this event happen. 
We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.

We are hard at work pushing for deaf rights at the DDA workshop. We want a better and stronger DDA. ... See MoreSee Less

We are hard at work pushing for deaf rights at the DDA workshop. We want a better and stronger DDA.

Are you a young person who is deaf or hard of hearing with big dreams?

Like attending a leadership camp, starting your own creative project, representing your sport, or learning new course, we want to help make it happen.

The Deaf Children Australia Youth Grant Program is offering up to $2,500 to support young people (aged 15–23) to achieve personal, professional, and creative goals.

📅 Applications are now open, don’t miss out!

It’s a unique opportunity and if you know someone with potential, share this and help them shine.

Apply now: www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/youth-grants/
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