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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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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.

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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.
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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.
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