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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.
The future: what’s ahead for Deaf advocacy?
What issues will Deaf Victoria be advocating for in the years to come?
And what does that mean for your future?
Join us for an important discussion about advocacy for deaf and hard of hearing people. We want to hear what matters most to you and gather your feedback to share directly with the Victorian Government.
We’ll also be talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI), how it might affect our community, and whether this is something Deaf Victoria should be advocating on.
Your experiences, ideas, and feedback are important and will help shape Deaf Victoria’s future advocacy work.
Where and when?
Endeavour Hills Deaf Hub - Thursday 7 May 2026, 1-4pm
Wodonga - Saturday 16 May 2026, 6-8pm
Ballarat - Thursday 21 May 2026, 7-9pm
Mildura - Tuesday 6 May 2026 5-7pm
Online (Zoom) - Wednesday 21 May 2026, 6-8pm
Geelong - Thursday 18 June 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
Tea, coffee, and food will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
For location addresses and RSVP: email manager@deafvictoria.org.au
Video transcript:
All across Victoria, Deaf Victoria will be visiting and meeting the community in various places across the state. Come along - I'll be there! So, where and when? You’ll find all the details in the post description, including a list of locations, so you can choose the session closest to you. For example, Mildura, Ballarat, Geelong, Wodonga, and in various areas across Melbourne, including the south-east, metropolitan area, and surrounds. I’ll be inviting different Deaf community groups, so you can look through the options and decide which session suits you best. So, what will we be talking about? Obviously, my role is in advocacy - for example, cinema captions, public transport, Victoria Police, hospitals, and more. I want your input to help shape our future plan for the next five years. Should we continue advocating in the same way, or do we need to adjust our approach? We’ll also talk about what AI might mean for us in the future - for example, signing avatars, and other innovations - what are your thoughts? I would really love your input. See you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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Your voice is important. This short Auslan video explains how easy it can be to participate in a parliamentary committee inquiry.
Produced in partnership with @victorianparliament
Transcript: You can decide which method works best for you. You can use Auslan to submit, or you can bring an Auslan interpreter to voice for you. You might be thinking, why should I do this? There are plenty of reasons not to, but it is very important for you to be involved. You are a valuable member of the Victorian community and we want you to take part. Your contribution really matters and it helps to shape recommendations. You need determination to keep going. I know it can feel exhausting to submit again and again, but we have to keep going. ... See MoreSee Less
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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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