Are you inclusive for deaf and hard of hearing people?
Feel more confident in your role or work in supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
Make your policy, legislation, information or staff accessible for deaf and hard of hearing people.
But don’t know where to start? Have questions but no safe space to ask?
We have a range of education and consultancy services and resources that we can adapt and tailor for each organisation.
We offer industry leading and ‘hands on’ training to provide you current and relevant information about deaf and hard of hearing people in Victoria. We deliver training online or in person, available across Victoria with no extra fees for those seeking training outside of Metro Melbourne/Naarm.
Please email us if you have any enquiry or to book our training today.
Explore your options
DCCT can provide training in cultural competence and awareness to participants to build understanding of deaf and hard of hearing practices.
Education and training comparsion table
| Learning Objectives | DCCT | Consultancy |
| Auslan interpreters | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tailored content to your organisation or sector | ✔ | ✔ |
| Myth busting about deaf and hard of hearing people | ✔ | ✔ |
| Understanding diversity in the deaf and hard of hearing community | ✔ | ✔ |
| Understand the different communication preferences and needs | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hear the difference between hearing aids and cochlear implants | ✔ | ✔ |
| Identifying barriers in your organisation and outlining recommendations | ✔ | ✔ |
| Introduction to the key systemic and policy barriers for deaf and hard of hearing people | ✔ | ✔ |
| Learn real-life stories of people with lived experiences | ✔ | ✔ |
| Brainstorm ways to make your role and workplace more inclusive for deaf and hard of hearing people | ✔ | ✔ |
| Collect data, conduct focus groups or run surveys for deaf and hard of hearing people | ✗ | ✔ |
| Review, design, develop plans such as Disability Inclusion or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan | ✗ | ✔ |
Auslan interpreters provided – Education ✔ DCCT ✔ Consultancy ✔
Tailored content to your organisation or sector – Education ✗ DCCT ✔ Consultancy ✔
Myth busting about deaf and hard of hearing people – Education ✔ DCCT ✔ Consultancy ✔
Understanding diversity in the deaf and hard of hearing community – Education ✔ DCCT ✔ Consultancy ✔
Understand the different communication preferences and needs – Education ✔ DCCT ✔ Consultancy ✔
Hear the difference between hearing aids and cochlear implants – Education ✔ DCCT ✔ Consultancy ✔
Identifying barriers in your organisation and outlining recommendations – Education ✗ DCCT ✔ Consultancy ✔
Introduction to the key systemic and policy barriers for deaf and hard of hearing people -Education ✗ DCCT ✔ Consultancy ✔
Learn real-life stories of people with lived experiences – Education ✗ DCCT ✔ Consultancy ✔
Brainstorm ways to make your role and workplace more inclusive for deaf and hard of hearing people – Education ✗ DCCT ✔ Consultancy ✔
Collect data, conduct focus groups or run surveys for deaf and hard of hearing people – Education ✗ DCCT ✗ Consultancy ✔
Review, design, develop plans such as Disability Inclusion or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan – Education ✗ DCCT ✗ Consultancy ✔
Further options can be provided at an additional cost – please contact info@deafvictoria.org.au for a quote.
- Basic Auslan signing lessons
- Deafblind World (in partnership with Deafblind Victoria)