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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 hearing people in our communities.
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.
Focusing on one person’s rights and needs and advocating with and for them. Examples include workplace, legal and educational issues.
Focusing on the whole community’s rights and needs. Examples include the Hospital Review and Community Consultations on the NDIS.
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.
Want to know more about committees? This short Auslan video explains what a committee is, what they do and how they do it.
Produced in partnership with @victorianparliament
Transcript: So what is a committee? Do you know what they do? A committee is a group of people with a particular goal. They collect different perspectives, people’s expertise, and they can do research on how to solve a problem. They write reports on what should be done next. There are committees in the community, for example DSRV (Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria), Flow Festival, and the Deaf Sports Day committee. ... See MoreSee Less
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We were very proud to teach 40+ young deaf people about advocacy at the Crossing Borders Youth Camp led by Deaf Youth Australia and Deaf Connect. We explained different levels of government in Australia and we did some fun practical group activities. Those 40 campers were all amazing and the future is bright with those next generation leaders! ... See MoreSee Less
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Come & Try - Deaf Lawn Bowls
Interested in trying lawn bowls? Join us for a relaxed and social afternoon where you can learn how to play, meet Victoria’s Deaf lawn bowlers, and enjoy some fun competitions.
When: Friday 1 May 2026
Time: 2:00–4:00 pm
Where: Ocean Grove Bowling Club, 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
🗓️ RSVP by Thursday 30 April - email Amanda at secretary.dbv@gmail.com
Proudly brought to you in partnership with Deaf Lawn Bowls Victoria.
Made possible through the Sport and Recreation Victoria Regional All Abilities Participation Grant. ... See MoreSee Less
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