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Crochet at DBV Craft Group
Last week, the DBV craft group, led by Rachel Stock, came together to learn how to crochet granny squares in preparation for Deafblind Awareness Week in June. It was a great session, with everyone enjoying the chance to learn new skills and get creative. The following day, Kathy Wise filmed a demonstration, sharing her crochet…
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Our First Walk is Done – and It Was Wonderful!
Our very first walking group event is done! It was a great day as DBV members laced up their shoes and headed out together last Friday. We walked along the Yarra River on Friday 10 April, marking the first event of our Healthy Eating and Mindful Movement program. The feedback from members was wonderful. Gina:…
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Mindful movement and healthy eating – Marsh Community Grant
We are thrilled to announce that Deafblind Victoria was awarded the 2025 Marsh Community Grant by Amplify Alliance. Our project was chosen from over 60 applications from around Australia! All deafblind people are welcome to join us for workshops in healthy eating and mindful movement in nature. The first session will include a walk along…
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Deafblind Awareness Week – Call for Artwork
We’re excited to share that Deafblind Awareness Week will take place from 22–28 June 2026. We are calling on Deafblind people from all over Australia to send in their art or craft to be part of a special Deafblind Art Exhibition. The artwork will be displayed and sold to help raise funds for Deafblind Victoria…
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Connecting in the Deafblind Community, March 28th 2026
Deafblind Victoria presents the deafblind awareness workshop for 2026, run by people who are deafblind to raise awareness among the Auslan signing community. The workshop welcomes Deaf, hard of hearing, hearing, CODA, Auslan learners, Auslan teachers, Auslan friends and more. Topics include: integrating live activities, deafblind communication, technology, barriers & access, guiding demonstrations and more.…
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Deafblind Victoria Christmas and New Year Break
Deafblind Victoria’s office will be closed from 5pm Thursday 18 December and will reopen on Wednesday 14 January 2026. We know the holiday period can be isolating for some Deafblind during this holiday so on Wednesday 28 January on Level 4 at Ross House, We will run a Deafblind Social Hub for Deafblind members, Auslan…
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Spring cleaning for DBV website
We’re updating our website with new information and a new structure, to make everything easier to find. While we tidy up, the site will be down for two days: 16 and 17 Oct 2025. We’ll be back soon with a better site! Thanks for your patience.
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Deafblind World Workshop in Bendigo on the 25th of October!
Deafblind Victoria with Bendigo Deaf Hub and Expression Australia present a training workshop run by Deafblind people to raise awareness of living Deafblind. Topics include: Deafblind communication, technology used by Deafblind people, barriers & access, guiding demonstrations and more. When: Friday the 25th of October from 10:00 to 12:00 (arrive at 9:30 for a 10:00…
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R U OK?
On 11th November, Able Australia had the 2nd webinar for the “R U OK” day. Trudy Ryall and Paola Avila from Deafblind Victoria was invited and we are impressed with how well this webinar went for the Deafblind clients from Able Australia. We had a different theme which was to share a funny story or…
