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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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…
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Walk for International Guide Dog Day
Yesterday the 29th of April, Paul and Jael from DBV joined in on the International Guide Dogs Day walk that started at Federation Square and trundled on down the river through Melbourne. The walk was organised by Seeing Eye Dogs Australia. Here are some photos and video from the morning.
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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:…
