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About this project

Deaf Connect wants to understand Deaf seniors’ lives in aged care. 

We will look at: 

  • How Deaf seniors get information 
  • What happens when moving from home to aged care 
  • How easy it is to use Auslan in aged care 
  • What helps Deaf seniors feel safe, connected and happy

 

We will talk to Deaf seniors, families and aged care workers.

We will write a report and share what we learn. 

 

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Why your story is important

Many Deaf seniors do not get the right support in aged care.
Sometimes staff do not know Auslan.
Sometimes Deaf people feel alone and cannot join in. 

Your experience can: 

  • Show what is going wrong 
  • Show what is working well 
  • Help Deaf Connect ask government and services to do better 
  • Help make aged care more Deaf friendly 

Who can join?

We want to hear from: 

  • Deaf seniors aged 65 or older who use Auslan 
  • Family members, CODAs and carers who support Deaf seniors 
  • Aged care workers and service providers

You do not have to live in aged care now.

If you are thinking about aged care or using home support, you can still join. 

Join a Discussion

perth, WA

Deaf Seniors Research Group Discussion | Perth

  • 1 March 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • RSVP Required
Free Event – RSVP Essential
Deaf Connect Event
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ZOOM | Deaf Seniors Research Group Discussion | Online

  • 3 March 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm AEST
  • RSVP Required
Free Event – RSVP Essential
ONLINE
Deaf Connect Event
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ZOOM | Deaf Seniors Research Group | Family Members & Professionals Online

  • 3 March 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • RSVP Required
Free Event – RSVP Essential
ONLINE
Deaf Connect Event
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How you can be involved

There are different ways you can join: 

  • Focus groups in person
    In places like Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Geelong, and Sunshine Coast. 
  • Online sessions
    For people who cannot travel. 
  • Interviews
    One-to-one conversations with Deaf seniors, families or aged care workers. 

 

You can choose what is best for you.

You can stop at any time if you feel uncomfortable. 

Watch Parties in Sydney & Adelaide

In Sydney and Adelaide, our Community Engagement Coordinator’s are hosting Watch Parties in our Parramatta and Mile End offices.

If you would like to attend an office, and participate in the online session – please reach out.

  • Sydney Watch Party – Contact Community Engagement Coordinator Miriam Foong:

 

  • Adelaide Watch Party – Contact Community Engagement Coordinator Kylie Rickards:

What happens with your information?

We will: 

  • Collect stories and information 
  • Look for patterns and common problems 
  • Write a national report about Deaf seniors and aged care 
  • Share a summary with the Deaf community 

 

We will not share your name in the report.

We will keep your information safe and private. 

 

Accessibility Note

We will provide: 

  • Auslan interpreters or Deaf facilitators 
  • Captioned videos 
  • Printed information for Deaf seniors who prefer paper 

 

If you need other support, please tell us.

We will do our best to help.