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Category: Updates
Online Parents of Deaf Children NDIS Review
Video coming soon!
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Online Parents of Deaf Children NDIS Review
Thursday 10th August Evening Session – 7pm – 10pm AEST
Watch the video to see why your feedback is important to improve NDIS for the Deaf community. We have limited spots available, and they’re filling up fast!
Online AWST NDIS Review
Online NDIS Review Western Timezone
Wednesday 9th August Evening Session – 6pm – 9pm AWST
Watch the video to see why your feedback is important to improve NDIS for the Deaf community. We have limited spots available, and they’re filling up fast!
Online AEST NDIS Review
Online NDIS Review Eastern Timezone
Tuesday 8th August Evening Session – 6pm – 9pm AEST
Watch the video to see why your feedback is important to improve NDIS for the Deaf community. We have limited spots available, and they’re filling up fast!
Deaf Australia are coming to Perth for NDIS Review sessions
General video from Board Member Susan
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Hi WA Deaf community,
Today, I am wearing my Deaf Australia Board hat, and I want to inform you about four upcoming meetings. Deaf Australia is the national peak advocacy organisation representing Deaf people in Australia. Our CEO, Jen Blyth, will be flying to Perth to meet with Deaf individuals here in WA.
There will be four meetings scheduled for the weekend after this one. Hope you all can be involved please. On Friday night, August 4th, we will have the NDIS review meeting for youth. The purpose of this meeting is to share your experiences with NDIS, including your parents' involvement prior to getting the NDIS. Whether you are now independent or have any positive or negative feedback, we would like to hear from you. Jack Klem will be facilitating this meeting.
On Saturday morning, August 5th, at the Osborne Park Bowling Club, we will have the general NDIS review meeting for Deaf adults. This meeting will provide you with an opportunity to share your positive and negative feedback, among other things. The session will run from 9 am to 11:30 am, and we hope to involve a maximum of 15 people. Please see the text below for more information and to reserve your spot.
The last two meetings will take place on Saturday afternoon at the Herdsman Tavern at Lake Monger, next to the old Access Plus WA office. These meetings will focus on discussing Deaf Australia's constitution, making necessary updates and changes based on your feedback. The fourth meeting will be a community consultation to collect your ideas, feedback, and experiences so that Deaf Australia can advocate effectively for all Deaf people in Australia. You will have the opportunity to ask questions to Jen for more information. I truly hope that all of you can attend. I would love to meet you all and introduce you to Jen. I hope that WA will take the initiative to support what's happening nationally.
For more information, please feel free to contact me. In case I haven't introduced myself, my name is Susan Bates, and my sign name is SB. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Goodbye.
Youth video from Jack Klem
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Hi. My name is Jack Klem (sign name), and I'm from Perth, WA. I have an exciting announcement that I will be facilitating the youth NDIS review session. This session is important for young Deaf people to discuss how the NDIS can improve to better meet the needs of the Deaf Community. It will take place on the 4th of August from 5:00pm to 8:30pm at The Grove Library, near Cottlesloe train station. This session is an Auslan-only event, so all Deaf, Deafblind, and others are welcome to attend. We will be providing dinner, possibly pizzas. Hope to see you there!
Deaf Australia are coming to Perth for NDIS Review sessions on
Friday 4th August Evening Session – 5pm – 8:30pm
NDIS Youth Review (paid opportunity)
The Grove Library – 1 Leake St, Peppermint Grove (near Cottlesloe train station)
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Saturday 5th August Morning Session – 9am – 11:30am
NDIS Review (paid opportunity)
Osborne Park Bowling Club – 31 Park St, Tuart Hill
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Saturday 5th August Afternoon Session – 1pm-3pm
DA Constitution & Community Consultation
Herdsman Lake Tavern – 33 Herdsman Parade, Wembley
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Watch the video to see why your feedback is important to improve NDIS for the Deaf community.
We have limited spots available, and they’re filling up fast!
Deaf Australia are coming to Sydney for NDIS Review sessions
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Sherrie: Deaf Australia, along with various board members, will be traveling across Australia from June until August to meet with the Deaf community.NDIS Review - this will be a paid opportunity for participants. NDIS Youth Review - each state will have a young person responsible to run this workshop.
Jen: The NDIS review session is important.
If you come, you will be able to talk about your experiences with the NDIS, both positive and negative. I will take on all of your information and then give it to the NDIS, so they can learn and understand how to adapt to work with you, the Deaf community. We will ask questions like, do you have a good or bad experience with the NDIS;whether the NDIS understands you as a Deaf person; what good things you want more of; what things you want less of; whether you are happy with your plan, especially in comparison to others who have a NDIS plan would you want everyone to have similar plans or different. We will ask many different questions.
We will be going to all the states in Australia this year. You will also have an opportunity to meet us at Deaf Australia before or after the events.
You will be paid for coming to the NDIS Review. Those who are Deaf, Deafblind or hard of hearing – all those who have plans will be paid $140 for two hours, and $50 per hour afterwards.
Those who are not Deaf, Deafblind or hard of hearing, and support Deaf people, will be paid, but at a lesser rate per hour.
Sherrie: They will be scheduled over the weekends to ensure community participation. RSVP is essential for attendance.
Transcript
Hello, my name is Sarah (sign name). I'm from Newcastle, which is 2 hours north of Sydney. I'm here to let you know that I will be facilitating the youth NDIS review workshop in Sydney on 29th July. This workshop aims to provide you with the opportunity to discuss how the NDIS can improve and to gather your feedback on what is and isn't working. Share your thoughts on how they can better support the youths. All of our discussions will be shared with the NDIS to ensure they meet our needs.
This session is for Deaf, Deafblind, and hard of hearing youths who use Auslan. It will be well worth your time to attend this workshop! For more information, please see the other post. Thanks.
Deaf Australia are coming to Sydney for NDIS Review sessions on
Friday 28 July Evening Session – 5pm – 7:30pm
Deaf Australia Constitution consultation
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Saturday 29 July Morning Session – 10:30am – 1:30pm
NDIS Review (paid opportunity)
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Saturday 29 July Afternoon Session – 2pm-5pm
NDIS Youth Review (paid opportunity) – facilitated by the amazing Sarah Clarkson
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Location: Deaf Connect, 4/69 Phillip St, Parramatta
Watch the video to see why your feedback is important to improve NDIS for the Deaf community.
We have limited spots available, and they’re filling up fast!
Deaf Australia and Deaf Rainbow – NDIS Review for the Queer Deaf Community
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Hello, my name is Christian, also known as CJ. Deaf Rainbow and Deaf Australia are collaborating to provide a workshop for the NDIS review specifically for the Deaf Queer Community. This workshop aims to give you the opportunity to express how the NDIS can better support the Queer Deaf community. You can provide feedback on what is and is not working.. All of our discussions will be shared with the NDIS. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday 26th July from 5 pm to 8 pm. For further details, please refer to the other video. Hope to see you there!
Deaf Rainbow and Deaf Australia are collaborating to provide a workshop for the NDIS review specifically for the Deaf Queer Community.
You will have the opportunity to be paid for attending an NDIS review and sharing your feedback.
Wednesday 26th July from 5pm to 8pm (AEST) via online Zoom.
(paid opportunity – limited spaces)
RSVP* here:
Statement about the WFD 2027 Congress
Concerning the WFD 2027 Congress: Deaf Australia is surprised by the choice of the UAE as the host, as it contradicts our values and those of the United Nations. We are discussing and seeking more information before deciding on our next steps.
Transcript:
Hi, my name is Anabelle I’m the Deaf Youth Australia President and I’m here with Jen Blyth, the Deaf Australia CEO. Thanks Anabelle, we’re making this video in response to the communications we’ve had from both Australians in Jeju and back at home in Australia. There is a conversation happening at a global level about the UAE winning the bid to host the 2027 World Federation of the Deaf World Congress.
Deaf Australia is shocked that the World Federation of the Deaf accepted the bid from the UAE when it is not in line with their values, nor is it in line with the United Nations values. Deaf Australia are waiting on more information from here and we believe there are more conversations that need to happen. We felt it was important to make a statement in response to this news.
We have reached out to WFD and WFDYS boards for clarity on how we move forward. There will be a series of meetings with both Ordinary Members and Youth Ordinary Members. There is a general consensus that the UAE is not best placed to host the World Congress. Representatives from the Oceana region, Europe, Pacific region, and America will all be meeting with WFD tomorrow. We hope we’ll have more information following these meetings.
Yes. If you have any concerns or you would like to give us some information or feedback, please contact us via our email addresses. Please be aware that we are concerned and we did discuss the vote prior to the voting taking place and had agreed that UAE was not the vote we would place. We are disappointed with this news, but we want to see what happens in the coming days before we take any further action. We will update you when we have more information. Thank you.
Announcement: Australian Board Members on WFD & WFDYS
Announcement: Australian Board Members on WFD & WFDYS
Congratulations Shirley Liu & Drisana Levitzke-Gray!
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Hello, I’m Debra- Deaf Australia’s president. I have exciting news to share with you all. Deaf Australia made two nominations for board members for WFD and WFDYS. We are here in Jeju, is that the right sign? Yes, that’s how you sign it. And I’m excited to announce that Shirley Liu has been voted to sit on the World Federation of the Deaf board as a Board Member. Also, Drisana Levitzke-Gray has been voted in as a Board Member for the World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section. It’s exciting. Absolutely exciting. It’s going to be exciting 4 years working together with Shirley. Absolutely! I’ve been working with World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section for 8 years and I have really enjoyed my time. It’s quite emotional looking back at all of the work that we have done, but I have a lot of faith in the new WFDYS board. It’s been a great transition for you from the WFDYS board to the WFD board and it’s a great opportunity for you both to work together across the two divisions representing Australia. Yes, that’s right! Many thanks to Deaf Australia for their belief in us and nominating us as board members. We look forward to our commitment to the global deaf community as well as continuing our work for Australia. Also, thank you to Deaf Youth Australia who have supported me for a very long time.
We have a new Deaf Flag!
Introducing the New Deaf Flag
Chosen during the WFD general assembly, as Jen, CEO of Deaf Australia, tells us about its symbolism and significance in this video.
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Hello, I'm Jen, the CEO of Deaf Australia. I'm excited to introduce you to our new Deaf flag. During the WFD general assembly, we engaged in a meaningful discussion to choose the perfect flag from three options: one from Russia, one from Lebanon, and one from France. In the end, the French designed flag emerged as the clear favourite among the group. The French stated this flag not to be known as 'France flag,' but rather as the 'Deaf flag.' Accepting their proposal, we engaged in a thoughtful debate regarding the name, contemplating whether it should be called the 'Deaf flag' or the 'Sign Union flag.' After careful consideration, we unanimously confirmed the name 'Deaf flag,' acknowledging that it may evolve over time.
From my perspective, the Deaf flag serves as a unifying symbol, encompassing various aspects such as sign language, Deaf pride, CODA, Deafblind and more. Its significance extends beyond the word of ‘Deaf flag’.
Let's take a closer look at its design. The colour turquoise is recognised as the colour associated with the Deaf community; yellow represents the influence and promotion of signing; and dark blue, reminiscent of the UN's colour palette. Also, the direction of the hand depicted on the flag captures the fluidity and grace of sign language.
Today, we proudly present our flag. We will buy this flag for the events in Australia, where they will serve as a powerful representation of our community. Please join us in celebrating this remarkable symbol of inclusion and shared experiences. Here's our flag!
What's in the flag?
Color: Turquoise
The colour turquoise is recognised as the colour associated with the Deaf community.
Color: Dark Blue
The colour dark blue is reminiscent of the UN's colour palette and represents Deafhood and Humanity.
Color: Yellow
The colour yellow represents the influence and promotion of signing, giving us Enlightenment and Hope.
Hand: Direction
The direction of the hand depicted on the flag captures the fluidity and grace of sign language.
Are you interested in getting one?
Fill out the form here with your contact details and we'll let you know when they are available.
WFDYS Board Nominee Announcement – July 2023
WFDYS Announcement:
Hi, I’m Jen, CEO of Deaf Australia. Deaf Australia is a member of the World Federation of the Deaf. WFD is an international organisation that advocates on a global level to the United Nations for issues that relate to the Deaf community, which also results in influencing other countries across the globe. They are our parent body, and we are a member.
In July, in South Korea the WFD is holding its next congress. It is held every four years in which people across the world get together to discuss different topics.
The World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section has a board that focuses on issues pertaining to the Deaf Youth. Like what we have in Australia with Deaf Youth Australia.
DYA is a member of WFDYS. As with the WFD Congress, there is nominations for the WFDYS Board. We have received a nomination for this, and we have since passed on the nomination to WFDYS. The nominee is Drisana Levitzke-Gray. Congratulations and Good luck!