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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.
It is with heavy hearts that ASLITA Vic/Tas relay news of the passing of Certified Interpreter Marc Ethan on Thursday 26th Feb 2026. Marc was our friend, our colleague and a staunch ally of the Deaf Community.
Both Australia and NZ were lucky to share Marc, and he interpreted on both sides of Te Tai-o-Réhau for well over 20 years. Himself from the Aotearoa Iwi Ngái Tahu, Marc was dedicated to the development of First Nations interpreting practice and representation. He was passionate about working with Deaf LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, and in the Deafblind interpreting space.
Marc was a fierce advocate for the development and betterment of our industry. On several occasions, Marc held a mirror up to ASLITA and other professional organisations, giving his feedback and challenging us to think on how we guide interpreters through this landscape.
The Deaf and interpreting communities are small and tightly interconnected. We understand the affect this loss will have on the many Marc impacted through his life and decades of interpreting work. Those that Marc mentored will grieve his loss, but also carry on his legacy through their own work. To his family and close friends, please know he made a difference, was loved and respected. Vale Marc. ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re so excited that Sign of the Times is back for the first time since 2023!
In this video, our manager Philip shares why this year’s event will be extra special, featuring four amazing presenters ready to inspire you with tips on motivation, intention setting, and time management.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and enjoy a great Sunday with the Deaf community.
🎟️ Grab your tickets here! events.humanitix.com/17th-sign-of-the-times-mid-march-kickstart
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS. ... See MoreSee Less
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I was at Frankston Hospital today. A deaf person had many issues there and the hospital were ignoring her complaints, but when I contacted them, the senior management responded quickly and met with us. We were able to get them to make changes to improve the hospital and we will continue to work with them. If you need support for your bad hospital experiences, contact us! ... See MoreSee Less
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