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Expression of Interest

Expression of Interest

Deaf Australia is seeking 2 x Resource Officers who will be key members of the Deaf Australia’s team in providing information and support for deaf people who uses Auslan and servicing the members of the Australian Deaf Community in a truly diverse and multicultural group including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, CALD, LGBQITA+, children and young people and vulnerable members. This position will focus on developing appropriate, accessible resources allowing Deaf people using Auslan as primary or preferred language to access information and resources to independently undertake various activities.

The Resource Officers shall work for 5 days (full time) a week until 30 June 2022 and will be expected to:

  • Conduct surveys to identify resources, webinar and Professional Development priorities;
  • Liaise and collaborate with website manager to establish effective information delivery including registration and online presentation;
  • Prepare, develop and disseminate accessible information resources and trainings (including promotion and registrations);
  • Presentation of workshop, training and presentation;
  • Develop operational and sustainable processes, including program review;
  • Prepare information, articles, researches, information sheets, and other information materials in consultation with relevant stakeholders; 
  • Undertake research to support the activities undertaken by Deaf Australia;
  • Respond to information enquiries; and
  • Other duties as required by Chief Executive.

For further inquiry for this position and/or to send expression of interest, please contact Mr. Kyle Miers, Chief Executive at [email protected], outlining your experience and attaching current resume/curriculum vitae.

Download here for Position Description.

EOI – Close 23 October 2020.

This project has been made possible through NDIS’s Information, Linkage and Capacity Grants.

Disability Royal Commission

Deaf Australia would like to welcome Ms. Darlene Thornton who has been appointed as Advocacy Support with Deaf Australia for the Royal Disability Commission.

Introductory video:

Transcript:

Hello, I am Darlene

Deaf Australia would like to let you know that I am working with Deaf Australia as Disability (Deaf) Advocacy Support to work on all matters related to the Disability Royal Commission (DRC).

I will be working in this role until 30 June 2022, working with you in the Australian Deaf Community and with Disability Royal Commission.

We will be focusing on few things like:

  1. Advocate for both individual and organisations;
  2. Provide information about DRC in Auslan and deaf-friendly language so everyone in Deaf Community can understand;
  3. Provide support and help with understanding of the DRC’s processes and what to expect; and
  4. Provide support and guidance when submitting a report or attending a hearing/ meetings with the DRC.

It is important for us to know how DRC work and what it means for us in the Australian Deaf Community, and why it is necessary to contribute by submitting reports and attending hearings.

If you have any issues, questions or concerns about DRC and how I will work with you or other members in the Deaf Community, please contact me at [email protected].

More information about Disability Royal Commission in Auslan videos will be coming soon.

Thank you and I look forward working and supporting you all in the Deaf Community about the Disability Royal Commission.

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Roadmap 2020-2025 – Community Forums

Deaf Australia is hosting three (3) Community Forum to discuss Deaf Australia’s Roadmap 2020-2025 and to respond to any questions, comments or concerns that the members may have.

Dates and time of Community Forums:

  • Wednesday, 7 October 2020 at 7.00 PM (AEST) – Please register here.
  • Friday, 9 October 2020 at 8.30 PM (AEST) – Please register here.
  • Saturday, 10 October 2020 at 10.00 AM (AEST) – Please register here.

Click here to download Roadmap 2020-2025 for your information and preparation for the forum.

Ms. Debra Swann (Chairperson) and Kyle Miers (Chief Executive) will be co-chairing the forum.

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