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  • DBV newsletter #8, March 2022

    This edition of DBV’s newsletter features the wonderful woodwork creations of DBV member Richard Howell, as well as updates about DBV’s recreation program, craft group and other DBV projects. The regular Deafblind Tips segment shows how a deafblind person can know which rubbish bin is theirs when living in flats or units. This month’s Tech…

    DBV newsletter #8, March 2022
  • DBV Newsletter #7, Octย 2021

    Click here to download the October newsletter. This newsletter includes: โ€˜Deafblind Victoria is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.โ€™ย ย 

    DBV Newsletter #7, Octย 2021
  • DBV Newsletter #6, August 2021

    Click here to download the latest DBV newsletter. There is another Deafblind Tips article about how to make microwave oven buttons accessible, a report about a new smartphone app, a story from a DBV member about their experience with Covid vaccination, and more. While we can’t meet in person due to lockdowns, the newsletter is…

    DBV Newsletter #6, August 2021
  • DBV Newsletter #5, February 2021

    The new DBV newsletter is out now. There are stories about free Auslan interpreting for seniors, Deafblind Awareness week, and Deafblind technology. Click here to download the newsletter, or click here to see it on the website.

    DBV Newsletter #5, February 2021
  • Newsletter #4 – November 2020

    Our last newsletter before Christmas is out now. Covid19 had brought DBV members together by sharing all the hobby the members did at home. This newsletter has a story from DBV member Gina about her craft work with macrame. There are more handy deafblind tips for your home, and a story about deafblind access to…

    Newsletter #4 – November 2020
  • Newsletter #3, October 2020

    The third DBV newsletter is available now. There is a story from DBV member Robert Toseland about his experience making a community radio show, as well as the regular Deafblind Tips and Tech Talk segments, and news about National Self Advocacy Week. Click here to download the newsletter as a Word document. Click here to…

    Newsletter #3, October 2020
  • Newsletter edition 2 – Sep 2020

    The second monthly DBV newsletter is out now! It has a new segment, Tech Talk by Michelle, and another Deafblind tip from Heather with a clever idea for knowing what colour your jeans are. There is also an exciting update about DBV and other news for the Deafblind community in Australia. You can download the…

    Newsletter  edition  2  –  Sep  2020
  • DBV lockdown newsletter – first edition

    We are pleased to announce the launch of DBV’s new monthly newsletter! We wrote the newsletter to keep members connected while we can’t meet face-to-face. This edition has an update about a DBV project with a job opportunity for Deafblind people, and a home tip for knowing which of your bananas are ripe. You can…

    DBV lockdown newsletter – first edition