Deaf Tips Video Series - Using Captions on Google Chrome
Our Peer Support Navigator, Anna, shows us how to turn on automatic captions in the Google Chrome browser. This setting may help if you are watching a video that does not already have captions. Other browsers may have a similar ...feature, but this can vary. You can also check your browser's extension store for caption tools and extensions.
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Transcript: Hello there, and welcome to Deaf Tips. Do you use Google Chrome on your laptop or computer? Did you know that if you're watching a video without captions it can automatically bring up captions on screen? Take a look! So, this video doesn't have captions. However, I can modify the settings. Check it out. From the browser, click on the three dots at the top right corner, click on "Settings", scroll down to "Accessibility", and toggle on Live Captions. If you want turn the captions on or off, or modify them, this is where to find these settings. Click on this icon (with the musical symbol) at the top left corner, and toggle that on or off. Cool, right?! It may not be perfect all the time, but you might still find it helpful. If you use a different browser, such as Safari or Firefox, their settings may or may not have captions. If they don't, that's okay, it's possible that the browser's extension store may have an extension for captions. If they do, you could download it and give it a go. Let us know how it goes! I hope that was helpful. Have a good day. Bye!
Deaf Tips Video Series - Using Captions on Google Chrome
Our Peer Support Navigator, Anna, shows us how to turn on automatic captions in the Google Chrome browser. This setting may help if you are watching a video that does not already have captions. Other browsers may have a similar ...feature, but this can vary. You can also check your browser's extension store for caption tools and extensions.
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
This video shares tips only. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any brands, products, or apps shown.
Transcript: Hello there, and welcome to Deaf Tips. Do you use Google Chrome on your laptop or computer? Did you know that if you're watching a video without captions it can automatically bring up captions on screen? Take a look! So, this video doesn't have captions. However, I can modify the settings. Check it out. From the browser, click on the three dots at the top right corner, click on "Settings", scroll down to "Accessibility", and toggle on Live Captions. If you want turn the captions on or off, or modify them, this is where to find these settings. Click on this icon (with the musical symbol) at the top left corner, and toggle that on or off. Cool, right?! It may not be perfect all the time, but you might still find it helpful. If you use a different browser, such as Safari or Firefox, their settings may or may not have captions. If they don't, that's okay, it's possible that the browser's extension store may have an extension for captions. If they do, you could download it and give it a go. Let us know how it goes! I hope that was helpful. Have a good day. Bye!
The Art Gallery of Ballarat are pleased to be hosting a range of accessible guided tours during World Press Photo.
🔴 Auslan Tour with Irene Holub
📆 29 August, 2pm
Deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors are invited to join artist and educator Irene Holub on an Auslan tour of the World ...Press Photo exhibition. This tour includes spoken interpretation for hearing companions.
🔴 Audio described tour
📆 12 September, 2pm
Audio describer Nilgun Guven will also deliver a relaxed and engaging auditory narration of the visual aspects of the exhibition. The tour includes curatorial perspectives from the Art Gallery of Ballarat team.
🎟️ Both of these events are free, but bookings are essential, visit the Art Gallery of Ballarat website to secure your place.
(Shared with permission from @artgalleryofballarat)
What a way to start the day!
This morning, we welcomed our community to Melbourne Town Hall for Deaf Victoria’s AI & You Breakfast Event, with Deaf AI expert Ravi Vasavan.
Ravi took us through the rapidly changing world of AI in a way that was practical, accessible and ...genuinely entertaining. From getting better results from AI to learning how to “spot the machine” in AI-generated writing, there was plenty of discussion, laughter and some great questions from the room.
A big thank you to Ravi for sharing his knowledge with our community, to everyone who joined us bright and early, and to our event sponsors and supporters Deaf Children Australia, Deaf Connect, Convo, Auslan Services and Communication eXtra for helping us make the morning possible.
We loved seeing the room so full and the conversations continuing well after the presentation finished.
hashtag#DeafVictoria hashtag#DeafCommunity hashtag#Auslan hashtag#AI hashtag#Accessibility hashtag#InclusiveTechnology
What a way to start the day!
This morning, we welcomed our community to Melbourne Town Hall for Deaf Victoria’s AI & You Breakfast Event, with Deaf AI expert Ravi Vasavan.
Ravi took us through the rapidly changing world of AI in a way that was practical, accessible and ...genuinely entertaining. From getting better results from AI to learning how to “spot the machine” in AI-generated writing, there was plenty of discussion, laughter and some great questions from the room.
A big thank you to Ravi for sharing his knowledge with our community, to everyone who joined us bright and early, and to our event sponsors and supporters Deaf Children Australia, Deaf Connect, Convo, Auslan Services and Communication eXtra for helping us make the morning possible.
We loved seeing the room so full and the conversations continuing well after the presentation finished.
#DeafVictoria #DeafCommunity #Auslan#AI #Accessibility #InclusiveTechnology
Deaf Tips - Making a complaint
Our Peer Support Navigator, Brent, shares some practical tips for making a complaint when you experience communication barriers or accessibility issues. Complaints can help organisations improve their services and better understand the needs of Deaf and hard ...of hearing people. Brent also explains what information to include in a complaint and where to get support if you need help through the process.
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
This video shares tips only. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any brands, products, or apps shown.
Transcript: Wow... Oh, hello! Hi, welcome to Deaf Tips. I was just reading about history. Did you know that in the past, making a complaint was very different? People had to write letters by hand, mail them, and wait a long time for a response - sometimes not knowing if they would get one at all. So… does that mean it’s easy to complain now? Not quite, but I’ll show you how. Come along! If you want to make a complaint, I know it can feel really hard. Sometimes it can be frustrating, stressful, or nerve-wracking, and you might not know what to say. Because of this, many deaf people don’t bother making a complaint. But complaints are important. They help services improve, and better understand the needs of deaf and hard of hearing people. If you need support making a complaint, you can contact us. We can guide you through the process. If you want to make a complaint yourself, that’s great. I’ll explain what to include. If you experienced a barrier from someone, please remember to note: When did it happen, and what time? Who was involved? How did it happen? What was the impact on you? For example, you might have been ignored, or your communication needs were not met. You can include those details to help provide evidence later. It’s also important to think about what outcome you want. For example, you might want: an apology, a meeting to talk things through and clarify information, more interpreters provided, or better communication in the future. If you’re still feeling unsure or stuck, that’s okay. Email: or come along and visit Deaf Victoria!
Our Peer Support Navigator, Brent, shares some practical tips for making a complaint when you experience communication barriers or accessibility issues. Complaints can help organisations improve their services and better understand the needs of Deaf and hard of hearing people. Brent also explains ...what information to include in a complaint and where to get support if you need help through the process.
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
This video shares tips only. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any brands, products, or apps shown.
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Deaf Victoria is delighted to announce our new General Manager – Service Delivery, Natasha Gallardo!
Natasha brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across the not-for-profit, health and commercial sectors in Australia and New Zealand. Most recently, she served as ...Chief Executive Officer of the National Foundation for Deaf & Hard of Hearing (NFDHH) in New Zealand, where she led the organisation through a period of significant growth over eight years. Natasha brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the role, having lived with hearing loss since her teenage years. She is passionate about improving accessibility, inclusion and outcomes for the deaf and hard of hearing community. As General Manager – Service Delivery, Natasha will lead the development of new programs and initiatives that strengthen Deaf Victoria's impact and create new opportunities for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Please join us in welcoming Natasha to the Deaf Victoria team.
Video transcript:
Simon: Hello, I'm Simon Anderson, and this is my sign name. I'm the President of the Board at Deaf Victoria. Today, I'm very excited to announce that we have a new staff member joining our team. Her name is Natasha Gallardo, and this is her sign name. Natasha is joining Deaf Victoria as our General Manager - Service Delivery. We're thrilled to have her on board as we continue to move Deaf Victoria forward. Natasha brings a wealth of experience, having spent the past eight years as CEO of the National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing in New Zealand. Thanks to her work, that organisation achieved significant growth and success, so we're very fortunate to have her joining Deaf Victoria. Natasha will help ensure that our organisation continues to grow, achieve its goals for the deaf community through advocacy, service delivery and community participation. If you see Natasha, please give her a warm welcome. We're especially grateful that Natasha also brings lived experience as a hard of hearing person herself. How exciting. Cheers!
Natasha: Hello! My name is Natasha. This is my sign name. I'm so excited to be joining Deaf Victoria. Cheers!
Deaf Victoria is delighted to announce our new General Manager – Service Delivery, Natasha Gallardo!
Natasha brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across the not-for-profit, health and commercial sectors in Australia and New Zealand. Most recently, she served as ...Chief Executive Officer of the National Foundation for Deaf & Hard of Hearing (NFDHH) in New Zealand, where she led the organisation through a period of significant growth over eight years. Natasha brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the role, having lived with hearing loss since her teenage years. She is passionate about improving accessibility, inclusion and outcomes for the deaf and hard of hearing community. As General Manager – Service Delivery, Natasha will lead the development of new programs and initiatives that strengthen Deaf Victoria's impact and create new opportunities for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Please join us in welcoming Natasha to the Deaf Victoria team.
Video transcript:
Simon: Hello, I'm Simon Anderson, and this is my sign name. I'm the President of the Board at Deaf Victoria. Today, I'm very excited to announce that we have a new staff member joining our team. Her name is Natasha Gallardo, and this is her sign name. Natasha is joining Deaf Victoria as our General Manager - Service Delivery. We're thrilled to have her on board as we continue to move Deaf Victoria forward. Natasha brings a wealth of experience, having spent the past eight years as CEO of the National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing in New Zealand. Thanks to her work, that organisation achieved significant growth and success, so we're very fortunate to have her joining Deaf Victoria. Natasha will help ensure that our organisation continues to grow, achieve its goals for the deaf community through advocacy, service delivery and community participation. If you see Natasha, please give her a warm welcome. We're especially grateful that Natasha also brings lived experience as a hard of hearing person herself. How exciting. Cheers!
Natasha: Hello! My name is Natasha. This is my sign name. I'm so excited to be joining Deaf Victoria. Cheers!
Deaf Tips Video Series - Using Airport Apps
Our General Manager, Philip, shares how airport and airline apps can help deaf and hard of hearing travellers stay informed. These apps can provide useful information such as flight times, delays, gate changes, airport maps and more, helping you... travel with greater confidence and peace of mind. ✈️
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
This video shares tips only. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any brands, products, or apps shown.
Transcript: Oh, hi! Welcome to Deaf Tips. My name is Philip. I'm about to go to the airport. Like many deaf and hard of hearing people I worry about what when the next plane is, and if there are delays or gate changes. Hearing people can access speaker announcements that deaf people often miss. So I have an app called Melbourne Airport. It's good. It has lots of information – flight times, delays, gate numbers, car parks, shops, and maps. So plenty of good information. For me, it's worth it as it reassures me that my flight is still on time with no changes. I need to go now. See you there! The app's map shows that my gate's that way. Come along! Melbourne Airport has its own app, and other airports across Australia do too – like Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth airports. Or you might prefer using your airline’s app. For example, Qantas, Jetstar or Virgin all have their own apps, too. So you can choose what you like. I'm about to leave now. Wish me safe travels – and I wish you safe travels too. Please follow Deaf Victoria for more tips in the future. Bye!
Deaf Victoria gratefully acknowledges the support of Ballarat Social Inclusion @cityofballarat for funding the establishment of our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Connection Hub in Ballarat.
This support is helping Deaf Victoria strengthen social connection, improve access to information ...and services, and create more opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing people in the Ballarat region to participate fully in community life.
We sincerely thank Ballarat Social Inclusion for its commitment to building a more inclusive and connected community.
Deaf Victoria gratefully acknowledges the support of Ballarat Social Inclusion @cityofballarat for funding the establishment of our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Connection Hub in Ballarat.
This support is helping Deaf Victoria strengthen social connection, improve access to information ...and services, and create more opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing people in the Ballarat region to participate fully in community life.
We sincerely thank Ballarat Social Inclusion for its commitment to building a more inclusive and connected community.
Deaf Tips Video Series - Using Airport Apps
Our General Manager, Philip, shares how airport and airline apps can help deaf and hard of hearing travellers stay informed. These apps can provide useful information such as flight times, delays, gate changes, airport maps and more, helping you... travel with greater confidence and peace of mind. ✈️
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
This video shares tips only. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any brands, products, or apps shown.
Transcript: Oh, hi! Welcome to Deaf Tips. My name is Philip. I'm about to go to the airport. Like many deaf and hard of hearing people I worry about what when the next plane is, and if there are delays or gate changes. Hearing people can access speaker announcements that deaf people often miss. So I have an app called Melbourne Airport. It's good. It has lots of information – flight times, delays, gate numbers, car parks, shops, and maps. So plenty of good information. For me, it's worth it as it reassures me that my flight is still on time with no changes. I need to go now. See you there! The app's map shows that my gate's that way. Come along! Melbourne Airport has its own app, and other airports across Australia do too – like Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth airports. Or you might prefer using your airline’s app. For example, Qantas, Jetstar or Virgin all have their own apps, too. So you can choose what you like. I'm about to leave now. Wish me safe travels – and I wish you safe travels too. Please follow Deaf Victoria for more tips in the future. Bye!
Deaf Tips Video Series - Using Airport Apps
Our General Manager, Philip, shares how airport and airline apps can help deaf and hard of hearing travellers stay informed. These apps can provide useful information such as flight times, delays, gate changes, airport maps and more, helping you... travel with greater confidence and peace of mind. ✈️
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
This video shares tips only. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any brands, products, or apps shown.
Transcript: Oh, hi! Welcome to Deaf Tips. My name is Philip. I'm about to go to the airport. Like many deaf and hard of hearing people I worry about what when the next plane is, and if there are delays or gate changes. Hearing people can access speaker announcements that deaf people often miss. So I have an app called Melbourne Airport. It's good. It has lots of information – flight times, delays, gate numbers, car parks, shops, and maps. So plenty of good information. For me, it's worth it as it reassures me that my flight is still on time with no changes. I need to go now. See you there! The app's map shows that my gate's that way. Come along! Melbourne Airport has its own app, and other airports across Australia do too – like Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth airports. Or you might prefer using your airline’s app. For example, Qantas, Jetstar or Virgin all have their own apps, too. So you can choose what you like. I'm about to leave now. Wish me safe travels – and I wish you safe travels too. Please follow Deaf Victoria for more tips in the future. Bye!
Nepali Deaf MP! For this Friday 31 July. Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/sunita-thapa-deaf-mp
Nepali Deaf MP! For this Friday 31 July. Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/sunita-thapa-deaf-mp
Ticket sales are closing soon - don’t miss your chance to join our AI & You workshop!
This session is designed to help you explore how AI can support different parts of your life, from everyday tasks to work and future planning. You’ll see practical examples and walk away with ...ideas you can use.
Ticket sales close: 5 August, 5:00pm. Book now to avoid missing out!
🗓️ Wednesday 12 August, 8:00–9:00am (or stay until 9:30am for networking)
📍 Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC
Book your spot via the link in bio or via the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/ai-and-you-breakfast-event-with-ravi-vasavan
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
This event shares tips only. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any brands, products, or apps mentioned.
Transcript: Do you know about our AI & You workshop? Tickets close soon, at 5 August at 5:00pm. So grab your tickets soon! This is a great opportunity to learn how AI can support your everyday life, work, and future. It's useful and definitely worth coming along. Secure your spot now. We’d love to see you there!
Ticket sales are closing soon - don’t miss your chance to join our AI & You workshop!
This session is designed to help you explore how AI can support different parts of your life, from everyday tasks to work and future planning. You’ll see practical examples and walk away with ...ideas you can use.
Ticket sales close: 5 August, 5:00pm. Book now to avoid missing out!
🗓️ Wednesday 12 August, 8:00–9:00am (or stay until 9:30am for networking)
📍 Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC
Book your spot via the link in bio or via the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/ai-and-you-breakfast-event-with-ravi-vasavan
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
This event shares tips only. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any brands, products, or apps mentioned.
Transcript: Do you know about our AI & You workshop? Tickets close soon, at 5 August at 5:00pm. So grab your tickets soon! This is a great opportunity to learn how AI can support your everyday life, work, and future. It's useful and definitely worth coming along. Secure your spot now. We’d love to see you there!
Deaf Tips Video Series - Make Auslan Videos Faster
Our Peer Support Navigator, Brent, shares a simple tip for speeding up Auslan videos on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. This can be helpful when a video feels too slow or you want to get through ...content more quickly. On many platforms, you can simply press and hold the screen to increase the playback speed and watch signing faster.
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
This video shares tips only. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any brands, products, or apps shown.
Transcript: Hello, welcome to Deaf Tips! Sometimes I can’t be bothered reading English. So I love watching Auslan videos instead. But one thing that can be frustrating is that Auslan videos can be really long, and sometimes the person signs quite slowly. Let’s look at an example. “...read questions, for example, your name, age, location…” That’s so slow, hurry up! You probably know how slow some videos can feel. But many platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and more, let you speed up videos, making the signing appear faster. Come along, I’ll show you how. “...these are about consent, which involves you clicking accept. This means you give permission for your information to be shared with different organisations or a different person. And lastly...” That’s how you can speed up signing videos! I hope this is helpful. Maybe you have another way I don’t know about. Share your tips in the comments - I’d love to read them! Have a great day. Bye!
Deaf Tips Video Series - Make Auslan Videos Faster
Our Peer Support Navigator, Brent, shares a simple tip for speeding up Auslan videos on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. This can be helpful when a video feels too slow or you want to get through ...content more quickly. On many platforms, you can simply press and hold the screen to increase the playback speed and watch signing faster.
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
This video shares tips only. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any brands, products, or apps shown.
Transcript: Hello, welcome to Deaf Tips! Sometimes I can’t be bothered reading English. So I love watching Auslan videos instead. But one thing that can be frustrating is that Auslan videos can be really long, and sometimes the person signs quite slowly. Let’s look at an example. “...read questions, for example, your name, age, location…” That’s so slow, hurry up! You probably know how slow some videos can feel. But many platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and more, let you speed up videos, making the signing appear faster. Come along, I’ll show you how. “...these are about consent, which involves you clicking accept. This means you give permission for your information to be shared with different organisations or a different person. And lastly...” That’s how you can speed up signing videos! I hope this is helpful. Maybe you have another way I don’t know about. Share your tips in the comments - I’d love to read them! Have a great day. Bye!
Continuing our Parliament in Auslan project, Deaf Victoria Inc. General Manager Philip Waters sat down with Legislative Assembly Speaker Maree Edwards MP to find out about her role and work. Here is a short clip from the interview.
The complete interview is divided into six easy to access... videos. They are being published progressively to our Parliament in Auslan webpage at vicparl.news/auslan with the first two available now.
Deaf Nepali MP! Sunita Thapa.
She will be in Melbourne and I have grabbed the opportunity to have her speak about her life journey and being a Deaf MP!
Friday 31 July 6-8pm.
Tickets! https://events.humanitix.com/sunita-thapa-deaf-mp
Deaf Nepali MP! Sunita Thapa.
She will be in Melbourne and I have grabbed the opportunity to have her speak about her life journey and being a Deaf MP!
Friday 31 July 6-8pm.
Tickets! https://events.humanitix.com/sunita-thapa-deaf-mp
Looking to strengthen your career or explore new opportunities? See how AI can assist with resumes, job applications, and business ideas in ways that reflect your goals and experiences.
Demonstrated by deaf AI expert Ravi Vasavan, our AI & You event shares simple tips for deaf and ...hard of hearing people to improve their lives using AI tools.
🗓️ Wednesday 12 August, 8:00–9:00am (or stay until 9:30am for networking)
📍 Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC
Book your spot now via the link in bio or via the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/ai-and-you-breakfast-event-with-ravi-vasavan
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
This event shares tips only. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any brands, products, or apps mentioned.
Looking to strengthen your career or explore new opportunities? See how AI can assist with resumes, job applications, and business ideas in ways that reflect your goals and experiences.
Demonstrated by deaf AI expert Ravi Vasavan, our AI & You event shares simple tips for deaf and ...hard of hearing people to improve their lives using AI tools.
🗓️ Wednesday 12 August, 8:00–9:00am (or stay until 9:30am for networking)
📍 Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC
Book your spot now via the link in bio or via the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/ai-and-you-breakfast-event-with-ravi-vasavan
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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.
This event shares tips only. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any brands, products, or apps mentioned.
Update from this morning!
Two interpreters were booked but one of them pulled out as they felt the booking was past their skills. VCAT and interpreter agency looked for a VRI replacement but no interpreters were available. So it was agreed to drop mediation and go ahead to Hearing.