Deaf Herald | November 2024

In this edition, we’ll provide updates on our upcoming Annual General Meeting, share more details about the Auslan90 news program, and invite you to share your feedback in our Customer Feedback Survey. We’ll also highlight our Virtual Community Access program, Support Work Service, and Short Courses for Deaf Adults in New South Wales.

You’ll also find recaps from recent events, including the Mini Brisbane Deaf Festival, the Deaf Community Markets in Perth, the Whoosh Youth Camp, and the Cairns Information Session. For seniors, we’ll highlight the launch of our Ageing Well service in Victoria and offer a helpful guide on finding interpreters through our Interpreter Gallery. Plus, get the details on our upcoming end-of-year celebration for Information Services in Cairns.

Join us as we showcase the happenings of our vibrant community.

You’re Invited to our Annual General Meeting!
Join us for Deaf Connect’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 23 November! Held in Brisbane with Zoom options for other states, the meeting will be Auslan interpreted and live captioned.
RSVP by Friday, 15 November to receive the Zoom link if attending virtually or in-person. Members, check your email from Vero Voting for the AGM notice and how to RSVP.

Auslan90
‘Auslan90’, is a pilot news program that brings the headlines to the Deaf community in daily 90-second videos, entirely in Auslan.

Customer Feedback Survey
Deaf Connect wants your feedback! We’re gathering insights through a quick 2-minute survey sent directly to your email on Wednesday 13 November.
Your input helps us improve and tailor our services to better meet your needs.

Virtual Community Access | Support from Anywhere
Just like how you video call or message family or friends who live in another city, you can access virtual support from our Community Access staff!
Available Monday to Friday, 9:30am-12pm and 1-4pm.

NSW | Short Courses for Deaf Adults
We have some exciting new courses for Deaf and hard of hearing adults starting in New South Wales!
Click learn more for all the details.

Why a Support Worker could be right for you
Cameron, a team leader for our Support Work services, highlights the benefits and opportunities of accessing Support Work at Deaf Connect – from learning cooking skills to joining activities like swimming or craft programs and more!

Cairns | End of Year Celebration
Join us for an End of Year BBQ in Cairns! Enjoy refreshments and fun activities at Goomboora Park on Saturday, 14 December from 11am-2pm.

VIC | Ageing Well Launch Recap
Deaf Connect’s Ageing Well Services officially launched in Victoria on Thursday, 10 October. Check out the full recap and photos from the launch on our blog!

National Sign Language Program | Find Interpreters on our Interpreter Gallery
What has changed with the National Sign Language Program (NSLP)? Watch this video for an explainer on NSLP funding for seniors, including doctors vs hospital interpreting and more!