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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.

Lives Improved
1.5k+
Success stories
300+
volunteer hours
20k
Years in services
42

Donations

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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Ballarat Local Deaf Artists and Artisans Exhibition:
Celebrate creativity, culture, and community at the Local Deaf Artists and Artisans Exhibition official launch. Attend a vibrant showcase of works created by talented Deaf artists in and around Ballarat, including Selwyn Hoffman, Chelle Destefano, Lisa Taylor, Amanda Care, Irene Holub and Marjorie O'Donnell.

🗓 Saturday, 21 February 2026, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
📍 Ballarat Library,
178 Doveton St Nth,
Ballarat VIC 3350

✉️ RSVP: Email gary.kerridge@deafvictoria.org.au

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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
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Ballarat Local Deaf Artists and Artisans Exhibition:
Celebrate creativity, culture, and community at the Local Deaf Artists and Artisans Exhibition official launch. Attend a vibrant showcase of works created by talented Deaf artists in and around Ballarat, including Selwyn Hoffman, Chelle Destefano, Lisa Taylor, Amanda Care, Irene Holub and Marjorie O'Donnell.
🗓 Saturday, 21 February 2026, 10:30 am-12:00 pm

📍 Ballarat Library,
178 Doveton St Nth,
Ballarat VIC 3350
✉️ RSVP: Email gary.kerridge@deafvictoria.org.au

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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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Deaf Seniors! Check out this opportunity to have your say in how aged care services should work for deaf people. ... See MoreSee Less

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