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Rec day at Frankston’s Accessible Beach
It’s a beautiful summer’s day and you feel like going to the beach to relax or swim, but finding a beach with good access can be difficult, especially for people who use wheelchairs or mobility aids. Now Frankston Beach, with its new Accessible Beach Pilot Program, is the place to go. At our recent recreation…
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Media appearance – DBV members on ABC news
Congratulations to Jael Espinal-McCoskey, who was featured recently on ABC TV, radio, and in an article on the ABC news site! The video story and articles show the wider community what it’s like to live day-to-day as as Deafblind person in Victoria. DBV’s Michelle Stevens also appears in the story. Michelle says “A lot of…
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Deafblind Victoria Christmas and New Year Break
Deafblind Victoria’s office will be closed from 5pm Thursday 18 December and will reopen on Wednesday 14 January 2026. We know the holiday period can be isolating for some Deafblind during this holiday so on Wednesday 28 January on Level 4 at Ross House, We will run a Deafblind Social Hub for Deafblind members, Auslan…
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DBV AGM and Christmas Party 2025!
On Wednesday 26th November, Deafblind Victoria held its fourth AGM (Annual General Meeting) and Christmas party in the Hayden Raysmith Room at Ross House. The AGM is a special event where members help make sure DBV is going in the right direction. They ask questions about the finances and vote to elect the Committee of Management. We celebrated DBV’s achievements for 2025. Deafblind…
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DBV Cafe Mental Health discussion
October is Mental Health Month, a perfect time to think about ways to care for our minds and bodies. At Deafblind Café on 22 Oct 2025, we explored how movement and activity support mental health, while celebrating the strength and connection of the Deafblind community. Participants shared how different kinds of movement help them feel…
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Deaf Festival October 2025
DBV had a wonderful time at the Deaf Festival this past weekend. Our recreation program was in attendance, and we ran our own DBV stall to make deafblindness visible to the Deaf community. There were many different stalls to visit and deaf-made crafts and accessories to buy. One deafblind attendee joked, “drag me away before…
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SENSAS Escape Room in South Yarra
In May 2025, the DBV Recreation Program visited SENSAS, an escape room designed to be inclusive and accessible for people with disability. Each room had its own challenge – laser mazes, tasting food, guessing smells, digging through a ball pit, and even playing charades. The space had tactile features and was welcoming for deafblind people.…
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Tech Talk 17 – Phone stands and phone lanyard
Have you ever been on a video call and couldn’t find anything to hold up your phone? Or have you lost your phone and wondered if there’s a way to keep it secure? Today, Andrew Howard shares some handy gadgets that may help. Video translation: Hello, my name is Andrew Howard. Today I want to…
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Celebrate Deafblind Victoria’s 18th Anniversary!
Deafblind Victoria is turning 18! This means celebrating with us. We have achieved many things, and we want to remember with you. We welcome all deafblind, deaf, service providers, commguides, Auslan students, volunteers, interpreters, family, and friends new and old to share joy and celebrate. We will provide a special catered lunch and will have…
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DBV Tech Expo July 2025
During July 23 Deafblind Victoria Café held an exciting technology day for the Victorian Deafblind community. There were many people who attended the event and the fourth floor meeting room was very busy with many Deafblind members looking at various types of technologies. The events team along with Michelle worked very hard to put this…
