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Deaf Herald | September 2024

This month's issue is packed with exciting updates, including National Week of Deaf People events, Deaf Festival Sydney photos, and news on a Leonie Jackson Memorial Fund grant.

Disability Council NSW is looking for new members

Combine your passion for disability rights with your strategy and policy expertise. Applications close on 29 September.

Honouring the Anniversary of the Leonie Jackson Memorial Fund

Recently we commemorated the one year since the creation of the Leonie Jackson Memorial Fund, honouring former Deaf Society CEO, Deaf Connect Executive and industry leader Leonie J...

Deaf Festival Sydney 2024 Recap

We're excited to give you all an update about Deaf Festival Sydney held on the 24th of August 2024 at Cathy Freeman Park.

National Week of Deaf People (NWDP) 2024 is almost here!

National Week of Deaf People (NWDP) is almost here, and we're celebrating alongside International Week of Deaf People (IWDP)!

What does Physiotherapy look like for Deaf and hard of hearing kids?

Physiotherapy has long-term benefits to optimise a child’s mobility, functional ability, and physical skills. Read our blog here to see how our physiotherapists support the devel...

How A Trip to ‘First Signs’ in New Zealand Inspired The Family Mentor Program

The journey of the Family Mentor Program began with a fact-finding trip to New Zealand to learn about Deaf Aotearoa's ‘First Signs’ program. Read on to see what members of our ...

How To Book An Interpreter | National Sign Language Program

How do you book a free interpreter or live captioning services for Deaf seniors through the National Sign Language Program? It’s easy - there are 5x different ways to book.