Deaf Children Australia -

Take Action!

sumi — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:05:24 +1000

There are a number of campaigns across Australia that you can get involved to reduce barriers for deaf children. Click here to see current campaigns.

Featured campaign: Captions in Cinema

Click here to read background information

UPDATE: Read more »

A national Community Protest was held on 15th Feb 2010. Watch the coverage on ABC News here! You can read more about the protest on the Arts Access website.
Send an ePostcard to politicians! Click here to go to Arts Access website and download the e-Postcard. Click here to see an example of letter to politicians.
Join Action on Cinema Access Facebook Page!
Deaf Australia is calling all Deaf and hard of hearing people to send in a formal complaint against their local cinema before Australian Human Rights Commission makes a decision... Please read a message from Deaf Australia here (MS Word).

Deaf Children Australia Youth Grants 2010 Now Open!

sumi — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:32:42 +1100

The Deaf Children Australia Youth Grants was established in 2000 after combining two existing trusts: the Bertha Nelson & the J.D. Brook Educational Trusts with the Cecilia & Allen Tye Trust. In addition, Deaf Children Australia will match this Victorian funding dollar for dollar to make the Youth Grants available Australia-wide.

The Deaf Children Australia Youth Grants was established to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing young people have an opportunity to achieve their dreams in personal development, deaf culture & community, leadership challenges and education. Read more »

Education

Flying Kites Autumn 2010 Edition is out!

sumi — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:22:12 +1100

We warmly welcome you to the New Year and to our Autumn 2010 edition of Flying Kites, which is packed with news, past and future events and exciting plans for 2010.

Feature article: Newborn hearing screening breakthrough

Deaf Children Australia has applauded the Rudd government’s announcement in July 2009 that by the end of 2010 every child born in Australia will have access to screening for hearing impairment. Read more »

Education

Action on Cinema Access Community Protest on ABC News!

sumi — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:43:51 +1100

A nationwide protest was held in all capital cities on Saturday 13 February, 11am (local time) resulted in a fantastic turnout of more than 450 protestors.

With only 0.3% of screenings nationally providing captioning and audio-description, protestors have clearly signalled that this level of access is simply not good enough. Click here to read background information.

Video courtesy of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Read more »

Education

Father’s Night Out!

sumi — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:57:48 +1100

Deaf Children Australia will be hosting a number of fathers dinners throughout 2010.

The dinners will be facilitated by fathers of deaf children, and the primary aim is fellowship and discussion of the issues surrounding raising deaf children.

If you would like to have a fathers dinner evening in your area please click here to submit your expression of interest! Read more »

Recreation

Father’s Night (Ringwood, Victoria)

sumi — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:44:36 +1100

Are you a father (or a male carer) of a deaf/hard of hearing child? Then come and join us at the Manhattan Hotel on March 19th. The dinner will be facilitated by fathers of deaf children, and the primary aim is fellowship and discussion of the issues surrounding raising deaf children.

RSVP Greg Frost: gfrost@deafchildren.org.au or PH (03) 5826 5039

Click here to download the flyer. For further information contact Greg gfrost@deafchildren.org.au Read more »

Recreation

Cyber Safety for your Children (Heidelberg, Vic)

sumi — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:26:54 +1100

Deaf Children Australia, with support of POD Victoria presents:

"Cyber Safety for your Children: A Seminar with Susan Mclean – Victoria’s own Cyber Cop!"

This seminar is for Parents, Students, Teachers and School Support workers. Read more »

Auslan Only Weekend Camp is back!

sumi — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:25:31 +1100

Auslan Only Weekend is back by popular demand!

The weekend is designed for parents of deaf children. You can expect fun, lots of learning and plenty of laughs in this practical weekend. Meet other parents and learn more Auslan while your children are being cared for. Read more »

Education

ABC TV's New Inventors Access and Ability Special

sumi — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:34:46 +1100

Source: ABC TV

Three inventions to help disabled people are featured in a special edition of the ABC1 television program 'The New Inventors' screening on 10 March 2010. The program will feature Auslan interpreter Jemina Napier translating for Deaf viewers throughout the program, a first for The New Inventors. Read more »

Postcards from Nanna (Melbourne)

sumi — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:50:33 +1100

Source: The Arts Centre

The multi-award winning story concert starring Cha Cha Sam and - in their first ever public outing - Nanna’s Band! The April 3 show will have a special AUSLAN signed performance. This show is for children of ages 3 - 9. Read more »