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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.
How can you contribute to an inquiry being conducted by a parliamentary committee? It’s much simpler than you think. This short Auslan video explains what an inquiry is and how you can contribute.
Produced in partnership with @victorianparliament
Transcript: Did you know there are two ways you can be involved in a parliamentary inquiry? When an inquiry happens, it might focus on an issue you feel is really important, such as how to improve early childhood education centres or how to better communicate with Deaf people in the community. Inquiries have a very clear goal and scope that you cannot move away from. You can visit the Parliament of Victoria website to find out more. They offer written submissions, online submissions, and face‑to‑face opportunities to take part. ... See MoreSee Less
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Parliament’s committee inquiries - what are they and why do we have them? Why are they important to you? This short Auslan video answers these questions.
Produced in partnership with @victorianparliament
Transcript: A parliamentary committee is set up to do an inquiry into issues relating to community concerns. These can include things like the economy, the environment, and other important issues. For example, there will be an inquiry into early childhood education because we see many concerns in the news about the safety of children in childcare centres. Parliament understands there is a problem, so a range of groups will provide evidence and recommendations to explain what should be done next, and this will then be proposed to parliament. ... See MoreSee Less
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