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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.

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Years in services
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Your generous donation will support us to create positive pathways, break down barriers, and improve the health and wellbeing of deaf and hearing of hearingย people in our communities.

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Pre-election campaign update:

We recently surveyed the deaf community to find out which issues matter most.
Over 100 people responded - thank you!

Based on your feedback, we are advocating for four key priorities:

๐Ÿ”ธ Deaf Health Liason officers in hospitals
๐Ÿ”ธ Better mental health services for deaf people
๐Ÿ”ธ A Deaf Education Policy in Victoria
๐Ÿ”ธ A dedicated Deaf Hub for community, services and connection
We are also calling for an Auslan Commission to promote Auslan, translate government information, and support Auslanโ€‘related projects.

Weโ€™ve shared these priorities with all major political parties ahead of the November state election.
Before the election, weโ€™ll publish each partyโ€™s commitments and provide a clear How to Vote guide, so you can make informed choices based on their support for deaf issues.

Watch this space for more updates later this year!

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The future: whatโ€™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 on 27 April for an important discussion on 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.

Weโ€™ll also be talking about AI and how it might affect us, and whether this is something we should be advocating on.

โ˜• Tea, coffee, and food will be provided.
๐Ÿ“… 27 April, 10:30am - 2:30pm
๐Ÿ“ John Pierce Centre, 25/35 High St, Prahran VIC 3181
โœ‰๏ธ RSVP: Email manager@deafvictoria.org.au

We hope to see you there!

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