Events
DBV events are where deafblind people meet to socialise and connect with each other. Once a month, members meet for Craft Group, DBV Café and Recreation program.
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Deafblind Café: Looking after our mental health
By Steve Ripley. On Wed 28 Oct, I joined eight other deafblind members at DBV Café, with support from commguides and interpreters. Jael and Paul Tatt led a discussion about looking after our mental health. We all face challenges in life! This was a chance to share what helps us feel good and support each…
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Celebrating White Cane Day
A white cane is more than a mobility tool. For DBV members, canes are symbols of freedom and independence. This White Cane Day, we celebrated with creativity, stories and a walk to the Botanic Gardens. Gorgeous weather made it a lovely day to celebrate together. Yesterday (14 October), our craft group, led by Jael and…
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Deafblind access to ambulance services
When we need an ambulance, we are told to ring 000. But what if you are Deafblind and can’t make a phone call? This was one of many important topics discussed when Junior Badu and Amber Smith from Ambulance Victoria visited our Deafblind Café. Deafblind people shared personal stories, and gave advice about what could…
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Recreation program – PARC Frankston pool and gym
On Thursday 20 Aug, the DBV and Able Australia Recreation Program went to PARC Frankston Pool and Gym for a day of relaxation and fun. Gina shared her experience in Auslan in the video below. We have also included photos from the day. Gina said: I’m here at Frankston Pool for the first time. It…
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Sausage Sizzle report
On Saturday 1 August, DBV members, staff, volunteers, family and friends came together at Chadstone Bunnings for a sausage sizzle, to raise funds for DBV and promote Deafblind awareness. Around 20 Deafblind people came to help or simply enjoy the day together. Deafblind people had different jobs, and everyone had an important role to play.…
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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 Awareness Week highlights
Golly, what a huge week! Deafblind Awareness Week has just passed. We started with a special 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 all the artists who contributed. The art sale proved to…
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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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Picnic in the Gardens
This month the Recreation Program was an outing with a picnic and the people involved took a walk over to the Janet Lady Clarke Rotunda (in the park opposite the National Gallery of Victoria) and enjoyed the beautiful Autumn weather. It really was a beautiful and relaxing day for all involved. Thanks Robert Lokmer for the…
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Cafe with Deafblind Camp stories
Cafe this month was a slow and relaxed event with no formal presenters and just a great old fashioned catch up. The Dearblind Victoria members really enjoyed the time to just chat and be together and reflect on the big week that went by where a lot of DBV members went to Able Australia Deafblind…
