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Deafblind World workshop, Melbourne Polytechnic on Saturday 4th May 2024
Early this year, Melbourne Polytechnic moved from Prahran to Collingwood. On 4th May 2024 Deafblind presenters from DBV visited the Collingwood campus with our commguides to present a Deafblind World workshop. 55 Auslan students attended, from Melbourne and regional areas. This was a huge number of participants! The three Deafblind presenters – Alison, Rodney, and…
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CFMEU donations and site visit
The CFMEU is a trade union that represents workers in the Construction, Forestry and Maritime industries. Their members are helping build the Metro Tunnel and many other building projects near DBV’s home at Ross House. Angelo and Rease are organisers with the CFMEU. They were inspired to support the Deafblind Community by raising funds for…
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Auslan in the Deafblind community
Many Deafblind people in Victoria use Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Our member survey in 2020 showed that three quarters of our members use some Auslan. We might use “tactile signing” (hand-over-hand), “visual frame” signing in a small space near the face, or “tracking” where we hold the wrists of the person who is signing to…
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Deafblind retreat in Ballarat
In early December 2023, DBV members, staff, and volunteers met for a Deafblind-led retreat. We enjoyed a great 3 days of relaxing at the Pax Hill Scout Camp, visiting Sovereign Hill, and eating out at Lake Wendouree. Sovereign Hill was a highlight. People enjoyed demonstrations including cheese making, Lola Montez (historical figure), and mine tours.…
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Covid impact on Deafblind Victorians
As Deafblind people, we are especially vulnerable to Covid: DBV stayed open for members through lockdown to provide essential support. This included Auslan translations of Covid information, help understanding lockdown rules, getting vaccination certificates, and fixing our computers, phones and communication devices. We worked hard to keep members connected through email, Facebook posts, newsletters and…
