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Deaf Herald | September 2025

Get all the latest news from Deaf Connect in our latest edition of the Deaf Herald!

Support at Home: I already have a Home Care Package, what’s changing?

From 1 November 2025, Support at Home will replace Home Care Packages. Learn what this means for Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing seniors.

Richard Dougherty Australia Tour

In August, Deaf Connect were lucky enough to welcome and host Richard Dougherty, a Deaf architect from Gallaudet University (Washington, USA).

A Week of Connection: NWDP 2025 Highlights

National Week of Deaf People brought our community together to celebrate culture, language, and connection coast to coast. This year’s theme, "No Human Rights Without Sign Langua...

Why Learning Auslan Is a Smart Move for Your Career

Discover how learning Auslan boosts inclusion, improves customer service, and expands your professional network.

Auslan90 | Deep Dive | What is a Sovereign Citizen

Recently, all eyes have been on a small town in Victoria as the hunt for alleged killer Dezi Freeman continues. He is part of a growing movement of "sovereign citizens" - people wh...