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Changes to NDIS – have your say
[Auslan video with voiceover below] The government wants to change the laws to the NDIS. A new ’NDIS bill’ was released on 14th May that explains the changes they want to make. This NDIS bill is very long and hard to understand. A special government committee was set up to review the proposal: the Senate…
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Join Us at Our First Bunnings Sausage Sizzle!
DBV is excited to announce our very first Bunnings sausage sizzle! Come along, enjoy a sausage, and say hello. Bring your family, friends, and even your pets. Everyone is welcome! Date: Saturday 1 AugustTime: 8:00 am – 5:00 pmLocation: Bunnings Chadstone, 675–685 Warrigal Road, Chadstone Money raised will go towards DBV’s regional support and outreach.…
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Deafblind Victoria Retreat in Torquay
Deafblind Victoria is planning a three-day trip to Torquay from Monday 30 November to Wednesday 2 December. Accommodation and breakfast will be provided for Deafblind members. One special group dinner is also included during the trip. The cost of the trip is $100 per person. The group will meet at Southern Cross Station on Monday…
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Deafblind Awareness Week highlights
Golly! What a huge week! Deafblind Awareness Week has just passed, and it was huge! We had such a great week at DBV starting with the DBV café event and a fabulous art show and sale. Deafblind people from all over Australia donated wonderful artworks that were sold, raising money for DBV. Thank you to…
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New Auslan video guidelines include deafblind people
How can online Auslan videos be made more accessible for deafblind people? This question is now included in the new Auslan Translation Guidelines 2026, developed by Deaf Australia with support from ACCAN. Deafblind Victoria was proud to be part of the project consortium, alongside Deafblind Australia, Deaf Connect and Expression Australia. This is an important…
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QAT – queer, trans and deafblind Auslan!
Finding a community where you feel understood can make a big difference. But people with more than one identity can sometimes face barriers in every community they belong to. Trans and gender-diverse deafblind people face many barriers. Information and trans-inclusive services may not be available in accessible formats. Communication support can be difficult to arrange.…
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June is Deafblind Awareness month!
June is Deafblind Awareness Month. It is a time to celebrate deafblind people, raise awareness, and recognise the strength, creativity and connection in our deafblind community. This week, DBV gathered on the steps of Parliament House with yarn crafts made by deafblind people at DBV’s craft group. The yarn bombing brought bright colour to the…
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Shepparton Deafblind World workshop
In country towns, community connections can be strong – but for people with disability, support services can still be hard to reach. For deafblind people, barriers like transport, communication access and social isolation can make it even harder to stay connected. That is why regional outreach is an important part of DBV’s work. On 24…
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Celebrating Our Volunteers at DBV
We are so excited to be celebrating National Volunteer Week and recognising the wonderful volunteers who help make Deafblind Victoria a welcoming and supportive community. Volunteers have always been an important part of DBV. They support events and activities, assist in the office, and help with guiding and communication. Many volunteers come to DBV to…
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LGBTIQ signs in Auslan with Steve
What does LGBTIQ mean, and how do you sign it in Auslan? In this QAT video, Deafblind Auslan teacher Steve Ripley shares his understanding of what each letter means, and demonstrates relevant Auslan vocabulary. Steve signs clearly and slowly, making the video useful for Auslan learners and deafblind Auslan users. Access to information is not…
