Deafblind Community – Growing Together
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The Rainbow Project, relationships and gender identity
What does “gender” mean in the Deafblind community? What kinds of relationships and sexual preferences do we have? How can we make sure that everyone is welcome and included? At Deafblind Café on 19th Oct 2022, Sherrie Beaver from the Rainbow Project and DBV’s Michelle Stevens gave a presentation and led a discussion about LGBTQIA+…
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DBV Café – Charles Bonnet Syndrome
On Wednesday 21st September DBV held our monthly Cafe event with an AFL theme to celebrate the Grand Final weekend, held at Ross House in Melbourne CBD. Guest speaker Scot Muirden from Charles Bonnet Syndrome Foundation came to give an interesting presentation on Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) – a condition that can affect people with…
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DBV visit Ceres Community Environment Park
For September, DBV combined our Recreation Program with our Craft Day activity with a visit to Ceres Community Environment Park in Brunswick! Twelve of our DBV members along with their supports got to enjoy the beautiful sunny weather catching up with friends over a yummy lunch and exploring the grounds for exciting craft ideas on…
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Deafblind Café – public transport accessibility reforms
At Deafblind Café on 20th July 2022, we talked about public transport and celebrated Christmas in July. The federal government plans to change the Disability Transport Standards. Maddie Chandler visited DBV from Canberra to find out more about Deafblind Victorians’ experiences with trains, trams, buses and taxis, so the government can make better rules about…
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DBV visit Docklands – ArtVo & coffee club
On May 11th, DBV had our monthly craft group. This time 11 DBV members went for a trip to the Docklands to visit the coffee club for lunch and went to ArtVo! Everyone enjoyed the day, and we hope you like the gallery of photos taken by DBV members Robert & Trudy.
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Craft group – card making and beanie making
On Wednesday 13th of April, DBV had our monthly craft activity day. DBV members Debbie and Kathy taught the group how to make beautiful art cards. We also had art therapist Kim visiting from Camberwell Community Centre to show the group how to knit their own beanies. Enjoy the gallery of photos below. We look…
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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…
