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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.
Are you a deaf migrant?
Or are you deaf and unemployed?
Want to learn information and skills, such as:
- How to drive and get a diver's licence,
- The NDIS
- School and employment support services
- Wayfinding help
Come to our fortnightly workshops!
🗓️ Thursdays, 10:00am – 11:30am
7 May
21 May
4 June
18 June
📍 Ross House
Level 4 – Christine McAuslan Room
247–251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Questions?
SMS: 0431 476 721
Email: info@deafvictoria.org.au
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
Transcript:
Hello! Just a video on our Deaf Life Skills Workshop. It's for those who are deaf migrants or deaf people who are unemployed and and want to improve their skills. So I want to invite you along to next week's session. On 7 May, we'll have a another workshop in Melbourne City at Ross House where the Deaf Victoria office is located. It will be at 10:00 - 11:30am, the same as previous sessions. We'll cover topics such as: learning to drive and how to obtain a licence, understanding the NDIS in more depth, how to access school and employment services, and naviagting or wayfinding aorund Melbourne. Some really exciting topics there! So come along - I'm keen to see you there, and new faces are welcome, too. See you there, next week. Bye! ... See MoreSee Less
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A petition is one way you can have a say to parliament on an issue that matters to you. Watch this short Auslan video to find out more about petitions, how they work and how you can get involved.
Produced in partnership with @victorianparliament
Transcript: Another way to be involved in the parliamentary process is through petitions. Do you know what that is? You might have concerns about services that need to be improved. A petition is a set of written recommendations about an issue that can be submitted to parliament. You will need to collect many signatures from people who share similar concerns. Once you have gathered the signatures, you need to find an MP to support your petition and submit it to parliament. The petition then becomes a public record, meaning other members of the public can view it. For example, there is a petition for deafConnectEd, an organisation that provides access to support for deaf and hard of hearing students. Digital petitions can be easier to manage than hard‑copy petitions. You can visit www.parliament.vic.gov.au/petitions to see what petitions are available if you want to learn more. ... See MoreSee Less
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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 26 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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