DBV remembers
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DBV 18th Birthday Celebration!
Can you believe Deafblind Victoria just turned 18? From humble beginnings, we’ve grown and achieved so much together. On Friday 19 September, we gathered at the Victoria Hotel Ballroom to celebrate this huge milestone and to reflect on just how far we’ve come. 30 Deafblind people joined the celebration, along with many Auslan interpreters, commguides,…
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Celebrate Deafblind Victoria’s 18th Anniversary!
Deafblind Victoria is turning 18! This means celebrating with us. We have achieved many things, and we want to remember with you. We welcome all deafblind, deaf, service providers, commguides, Auslan students, volunteers, interpreters, family, and friends new and old to share joy and celebrate. We will provide a special catered lunch and will have…
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DBV Xmas party
On the 1st of December 2021, Deafblind Victoria held a Xmas party at the Richmond Rowing Club in Melbourne CBD. 24 DBV members celebrated with commguides, volunteers and interpreters; 58 people in total. There were dress-ups with Santa Claus and his little helper making a guest appearance by Daryl Harrison and Sharon. Presents were handed…
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Gina Pontelandolfo’s story about macramé and crafts
I’m Gina and I have Usher Syndrome. Now my eyesight is getting worse, things look foggy. I had an operation two years ago but my eyes have changed. It’s sad. However, my hobby for many years has been doing craft – macramé, mosaic, knitting, crochet, etc. I love making different things with my hands and…
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DBV remembers: Meeting the PM
On the 17th April 2013, it was an exciting moment for three members from DBV – Trudy, Heather, Michelle who met with the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard and Federal community services and Jenny Macklin at the 50th Community Cabinet Meeting, the fifth Community Cabinet in Victoria. At the start, they had a private meeting with…