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Deaf Australia Inc.

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Mainstream Australian CultureEnglish speaking, diverse country all but 3 of the 22 main religions practiced.Aboriginals: migrated from Africa and Asia and are the original inhabitants of Australia.Rich art history with aboriginal art that dates back 30,000 years.

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Deaf Australian CultureHyde and Power (1991) posit about 15,400 Deaf people in AustraliaDeaf Australians prefer just the simplified, capitalized Deaf titleLanguage use is Auslan or Australian Sign Language

Hyde, M., & Power, D. (1991). The use of Australian Sign Language by Deaf people (Research Report No. 1). Nathan: Griffith University , Faculty of Education, Centre for Deafness Studies and Research.http://www.aussiedeafkids.org.au/australian-deaf-community.html3

General Deaf CultureBehaviorEye ContactTouchPhysical ProximityDirectnessAttention GettingCustomsTechnologyArtHistory

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Deaf Australia Inc.Visionhttps://vimeo.com/93121716Essentially, Deaf Australia works with the government in Australia and local agencies to ensure that Australia is compliant with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities.

Deaf Australia is the peak body managed by Deaf people advocating for Deaf Australians

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Deaf AustraliaValues/Visionhttps://vimeo.com/93121718

Auslan as the language of the Australian Deaf communityThe potential of Deaf people to succeedIndividual differenceDedication to the organizationEstablishing and enhancing relationships with members and partnersOpen communicationHonest and positive attitudesHigh quality information and serviceInvolvement/contribution of membersThe views of the Deaf communityContinuous improvement and innovationhttp://deafaustralia.org.au/mission-and-values/

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History1903-1920s Australian Deaf and Dumb AssociationBranches in states within Australia1932-1930s Australian Association Of the Deaf for the Deaf1986-Current Deaf Australia Inc.Deaf people in Australia agreed that they were a group entitled to determine their destiny

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Strategic PlanFamilyFamilies are well educated and supportedYouthEquipped with knowledge and skillsCommunityDiverse and inclusiveServicesActively promote inclusive societyMembersSocial Inclusion

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Deaf Australia Inc

Deaf Australia is a Collaborative company.

Cameron & Quinn, 1999, state a collaborative company focuses on doing things together.

Cameron, K., & Quinn, R. (1999). The Competing Values Culture Assessment. Ann Arbor, MI, USA: University of Michigan Regents. Retrieved from https://worldclass.regis.edu/d2l/le/content/192631/viewContent/2281297/View

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ReferencesCameron, K., & Quinn, R. (1999). The Competing Values Culture Assessment. Ann Arbor, MI, USA: University of Michigan Regents. Retrieved from https://worldclass.regis.edu/d2l/le/content/192631/viewContent/2281297/ViewDeaf Australia Inc. (n.d.). Missions and Values. Retrieved from DeafAustralia.org: http://deafaustralia.org.au/mission-and-values/Deaf Australia Inc. (n.d.). History and Achievements. Retrieved from Deaf Australia Inc: http://deafaustralia.org.au/about-2/history-and-achievements/Hyde, M., & Power, D. (1991). The use of Australian Sign Language by Deaf people (Research Report No. 1). Nathan: Griffith University , Faculty of Education, Centre for Deafness Studies and Research.International Student. (n.d.). People and Art of Australia. Retrieved from International Student: http://www.internationalstudent.com/study_australia/living_in_australia/people-culture/Sydney.com. (n.d.). Desination NSW. Retrieved from Sydney.com: http://www.sydney.com/us