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communicateThe newsletter for Victoria’s Deafand hard of hearing people

Issue 27 Jan/Feb 2011

Gaslight Award winners - see Pages 6 & 7

The front page of the Vicdeaf website shows the slideshow banner at the top showing important news and information. Under the banner, there are links which shows the services provided by Vicdeaf, especially the five ‘smart’ links on the right which will direct web users to book an interpreter or enrol in Auslan courses or provide support by donating/volunteering almost immediately. The last two ‘smart’ links will direct users to the hearservice and SensWide Employment websites.

Further down, web users will find all the news, events and noticeboard for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. This section of the website has an RSS feed so web users using this feature can be alerted to new developments as soon as they are placed on the website.

Web users can click on the Facebook or Twitter icon to share the information on the page which will help with spreading the news, events and information more easily on their Facebook or Twitter account.

Vicdeaf plans to visit some Deaf clubs and groups in Victoria and provide information on using the new website.

Vicdeaf hopes that web users will enjoy the new website. For web users, if you have a question or a problem or concerns about the new website, please contact us. Our contact details are on the back page of Communicate.

Vicdeaf launched their new website on Wednesday 16th February 2011. The new website is a major improvement on the old website. It also is a part of the 2010 - 2015 Vicdeaf Strategic Plan. Vicdeaf aims to make the new website more accessible with more Auslan content and easier to navigate and find information.

Brand New www.vicdeaf.com.au Now Live

Brand New www.vicdeaf.com.au Now Live

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Communicate Issue 27 | Jan/Feb 2011

Report from the CEO

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This support will be in addition to existing areas of support such as the Christmas Rally, Deaf Professionals Network and Deaf Leadership development.

We have committed an additional $36,000 to support the following community events:

• Sponsorship to support Deaf Sports Australia for the Australian Deaf Games in Geelong in January 2012

• Support for Deaf Sports and Recreation Victoria with the Victorian Team competing at the 2012 ADG

• Contribution to Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association to conduct an industry forum in March to improve access for interpreters

• Support for Kids of Deaf Adults for a camp for kids later this year

Update on Community Consultation and Deaf CentreI look forward to keeping you up to date with progress with the new 2010-2015 Vicdeaf Strategic Plan as 2011 continues. Last year I really enjoyed meeting with communities from Mildura, Albury/Wodonga, Ballarat, Geelong, Traralgon and others such as the Seniors Group to discuss the new Plan.

As you know we are working with Deaf Children Australia and VCOD on the development of a Deaf Centre, which was one of the major items that was raised in the community consultation on the 2010-2015 Vicdeaf Strategic Plan. We are now waiting on DCA’s decision and information regarding the broader development of the St Kilda Rd site. Once we have more information, we can share it and continue the consultation and discussion necessary for a good outcome for all of us.

It is one thing to discuss it. It is another to deliver it. I will keep you updated with progress and, as always, I am happy to get any feedback you may have.

Regards,

Graeme KellyChief Executive Officer

This year will see Vicdeaf committing even more effort and resources to better support the community. This support will happen in times of crisis and in the tens of thousands of times that we will provide services and information this year for Deaf and hard of hearing Victorians.

I want to highlight a couple of things for you.

Crisis Support2011 has started with a series of natural disasters that have touched us all. Whether the community is in Victoria or Queensland, Vicdeaf is responding by lifting our support for our colleagues and community at a time of urgent need.

We have supported Deaf Services Queensland with information support through our website and social media links so that everybody could access important information whether in Queensland or Victoria at such a critical time. Wherever possible the information is available in Auslan. DSQ also knows we will provide additional support when required as the recovery effort continues.

In Victoria, our interpreters are working with community members impacted by the Victorian floods at no cost to the community. It is also important to remember that our Client Services staff continue to support families affected by Black Saturday, now over two years ago. Recovery from such disasters is a long and difficult journey.

We are working with VCOD and the Victorian Government to ensure that in future, Auslan interpreters are properly highlighted in media conferences, particularly in crisis situations. Despite providing interpreters for the Victorian Premier they were not broadcast.

Community SupportI am very pleased to report that Vicdeaf and SLC VIC will be sponsoring a number of new Deaf community events.

Two new board members at VicdeafTwo new Vicdeaf Board Directors have commenced at the first Board meeting for 2011 on 1 February. They are Dean Matthews and John Ferraro:

Dean MatthewsDean has a very strong corporate background with executive management experience with organizations such as Taverners Group, Transurban and Linfox. He has post graduate management qualifications including the Advanced Management Program

at Harvard University. With a Deaf son, Dean wants to contribute his corporate knowledge and experience to support better opportunities for Deaf and hard of hearing Victorians.

John FerraroJohn has extensive experience in health and community services having senior management roles at Eastern Health and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital as well as serving as Deputy Board Chair at Banyule Community Health Service. John is

a qualified orthoptist with post graduate management qualifications from La Trobe University. John has worked with Deaf and blind people and wants to apply his experience and qualifications to his new role as a Director at Vicdeaf.

Jan/Feb 2011 | Communicate Issue 27

Editorial Editorial PolicyCommunicate is published six times a year. Reader contributions are greatly welcomed. Articles must relate to Deaf and hard of hearing issues. All contribution, once submitted, becomes the property of Communicate.

The editor reserve the right not to publish, or to edit, any article submitted for publication. All editing shall strive to remain true to the spirit of the original article.

Opinions expressed (except in articles that are signed in an official capacity) are those of the author/s and not necessarily endorsed by the editor or by Vicdeaf.

Hello and welcome to the January/February 2011 issue of Communicate. 2011 is well underway with the launch of the new Vicdeaf

website. Lidia Risicato and I have been putting in countless hours of work into the new website and we are thrilled that it is now live. We still have some work to do to reach the standard we expect from a Vicdeaf website, more Auslan content. Please take the time to browse through the website and if you wish to provide feedback, let us know. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their time and effort in helping build the website.

The Vicdeaf Information Services team enjoyed a Planning Day in Parkville where one of the topics we discussed was the Vicdeaf Christmas Rally. We were pleased with the feedback provided and we are looking at Williamstown as a possible location for this year’s Christmas Rally. Please stay tuned.

Deaf Professionals Network (VIC) coordinators Natalie Sandon and I will present at Deaf Australia’s 2nd National Conference to be held in Hobart, Tasmania from 13 – 15 May. The Conference also coincides with Deaf Australia’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations which includes a dinner and river cruise. The program can be found on www.deafau.org.au website and we hope to see you there.

The excitement is building for the 2012 Australian Deaf Games in Geelong. In previous years, the Deaf Games has been the glue that binds the Deaf community together and I am sure the 2012ADG will be the same. The last time Victoria hosted the ADG was in 1982/83, 18 years ago. There is an article in page 11 about the new 2012ADG website. I look forward to seeing you at the Games.

I am pleased to announce that I have been selected as one of nine people out of hundreds of nominations for Cricket Australia’s Volunteer of the Year award. The prize was an invitation to the Allan Border Medal

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Need a Sign Language Interpreter?SLC VIC is Vicdeaf’s interpreting service; we provide high quality interpretersPictured is your “Need an Interpreter card”

Please cut this out and put it in your wallet or purse.

If you need an interpreter, show this card so they can contact us and we’ll do the rest.

If you need any assistance with your interpreting, please contact the booking office on:

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Photo: I met Ricky Ponting and his wife Rianna and told them about the Deaf cricket tournament.Photo Source: Brent Phillips.

night at Crown Casino where I had the privilege of meeting past and present Australian cricketers. It was a memorable occasion.

Enjoy reading Communicate and I wish you and your family a happy and prosperous 2011.

Michael ParremoreEditor

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Moomba parade seeks 80 young people to dance and sign in hip hop crew ‘Green. Snap. Fresh’! You can be in it!On Monday 14 March, Swanston Street in Melbourne will come alive with thousands of people from the community performing in the Moomba Parade. Filled with floats, dancers, puppets and people from cultures from all over the world, you can be part of it too!

The Moomba Parade is looking for 80 young people to dance in a hiphop crew and sign a song in Auslan! If you are aged between 14-26 years old, are Deaf or hearing, like dancing and signing, you can join the crew! We already got about 30 young people so far and half of the people in this crew are Deaf.

Demilition Bgirl, who has worked with Deaf Can Dance, has choreographed all the movements based on a soundtrack singing about the Environment by young vocalists and producers from the Dig Deep Program based at The Arts Centre.

All rehearsals take place at:

Footscray Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland Street, Footscray

Refreshments provided. Auslan Interpreters will be present.

Saturday 12 February 12pm-3pm



Saturday 5 March 12pm-3pm Rehearsal (city)

Saturday 12 March 10am-1pm (city)

Moomba Parade - Monday 14 March (city)

Please register your interest, send Mary an email: [email protected]

Join the facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Green-Snap-Fresh-Moomba-2011/144443638945075

For an Auslan version of this advertisement see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WU7n0abvZA

Photo: Photo: Dancers dancing down Swanston Street as part of the Moomba Parade.Photo Source: Jodee Mundy.

ARTPLAY • for hearing kids with Deaf parents and

RELAX&CHAT • for Deaf parents while your kids create art

When: Saturday 9 April and Saturday 7 May 2011

Time: 9.45 am SHARP until 12.30 pm

Where: ArtPlay, Birrarung Marr, behind Federation Square, Melbourne

Who: for hearing Kids with Deaf Parents. Aged 5 years - 13 years only.

• Facilitated by Jodee Mundy and Mark Sandon.

• All materials are supplied

• Workshop cost: Free

• Travel costs can be subsidised if requested.

This project is an artistic initiative of artists Mundy and Mark Sandon. They are both professional artists who are hearing

and come from Deaf families. Through a series of workshops they want to explore themes, find common stories and offer

a space for hearing kids of Deaf adults to be bilingual, bi- cultural and express it through art.

This project is supported by ArtPlay, City of Melbourne, CODA AUSTRALIA and Vicdeaf.

RSVP: Send an email to [email protected] no later than Wednesday 6 April, 2011


A First for Australian RadioOver the past several weeks we have all watched with great sadness the terrible floods, cyclones and fires that have devastated communities across Australia.

The press conferences that Queensland Premier Anna Bligh held during the terrible floods throughout South East Queensland in January and during Cyclone Yasi in February, exposed the importance of access for the Deaf community with the provision of an Auslan interpreter for all of those events.

The Matt and Jo Show on radio station Fox FM in Melbourne were really interested in Auslan after seeing the press conferences and called Vicdeaf to enquire about including some members of the Deaf community in their studio audience. They also broadcast the show via a live online webcast

Plans were made, people contacted and within 24 hours

we had everything in place with Melissa Lowrie, Hilary Fisher and Gavin Balharrie volunteering to participate in watching the radio program go live, on Friday 21 January.

We were able to inform members of the Deaf community through Vicdeaf’s Facebook page, Twitter account and the Vicdeaf website. We received emails and SMS messages from the beginning of the show and for the next few days.

Congratulations to Fox FM and Matt and Jo for their interest in and support of communication for everyone – hopefully we may be able to do it again in the not too distant future.

David OliverManagerCommunity Relations and Development

Independent Living Skills hosts Chinese Writing workshopOn Friday 3rd December 2010, the International Day of People with Disabilities was celebrated at the John Michael Lovett Community Centre at Vicdeaf in East Melbourne.

Vicdeaf’s Independent Living Skills (ILS) organized a workshop which focused on Chinese Writing. Eight clients attended the workshop. Phoenix, a Deaf volunteer from

Hong Kong taught the clients how to stroke a Chinese character with beautiful Chinese brush soaked with black ink. The clients practiced their brush strokes a few times on the paper and produced some great Chinese characters of water, wood, fire, earth and their names.

At the end of the session, the clients enjoyed the light lunch and they received a Chinese brush with their completed ink writings to take home as a memento.

Photo: A Chinese Writing workshop in progress (chinese writing workshop two).Photo Source: Vicdeaf

Photo: Clients enjoy the workshop (chinese writing workshop three). Photo Source: Vicdeaf.

UNSPEAKABLE 2011 coming soon Giving comedy the silent treatment since 2008, UNSPEAKABLE features a line-up of the best in physical and visual comedy. People of all ages and comedy tastes are sure to enjoy this unique and inspiring show.

2011 will feature The List Operators, who were nominated for Most Outstanding Show in 2010 at the Comedy Festival, and hilarious physical comedian and dancer, Rod Lara (pictured). Also, at the Gasworks show will be Vachel Spirason from ‘The Hermitude of Angus, Ecstatic’ which won Best Comedy at the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2010.

Presented in proud partnership with Frankston Arts Centre’s Arts Access program and Gasworks Arts Park, proceeds will help create arts opportunities for the Deaf community.

“Actions will always speak louder than words. Unspeakable speaks louder than any show I’ve seen so far” artsHub

Monday the 4th of April at 7:30pm Frankston Arts Centre – Cnr Davey and Young St, Frankstonwww.artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au / Ph: 9784 1060

Monday the 18th of April at 7:30pm Gasworks Arts Park – Cnr Graham and Pickles Street, Albert Parkwww.gasworks.org.au / Ph: 9699 3253

Tickets: $26 Adults, $18 Concession, $10 Children (under 16)

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You may remember the front page of the Christmas edition of Communicate, a new award was created and presented at the 2010 Christmas Rally at Kinglake West.

As part of the 125th Anniversary Celebrations, the Board of Directors at Vicdeaf decided to create an award to recognise ‘outstanding contribution to the Victorian Deaf Society’ over the last 125 years.

Gaslight Awards panelA panel of four people was established. The members were John Flynn, Mac Adam, David Peters and Graeme Kelly. David Oliver and Melissa Lowrie handled the administrative responsibility. The panel was responsible to report back to a Taskforce of the Board of Vicdeaf, the same Taskforce responsible for all activities of the 125th Anniversary Celebrations.

The panel recommended that the 125 years be broken into 5 periods of 25 years each, and that nominations be called for submissions regarding people or organisations who fitted the guidelines and who had or have given ‘outstanding contribution to the Victorian Deaf Society’. There was no limit to the number of awards that could be made for any era, but of course the importance of this special recognition meant that there would probably only be one or two awards for each 25 year period given at one time.

The nomination forms were advertised over several months, and then the panel took some time to consider the submissions. As there were nominations for some but not all of the five time periods, a decision was made to focus on the first two eras; 1884 to 1909, and 1909 to 1934.

The submissions were all very interesting and of a high standard, very well researched and some included extensive historic detail and information. The panel learned so much about the history of Vicdeaf and that information is now collected and stored for the future.

A report was made to the Taskforce, who in turn reported to the Board of Vicdeaf with a recommendation to make one award for each of the two eras, and, as we now know, the people involved were all from the same well-known and respected family – the Muir family.

1884 to 1909 – Adam, William and John MuirFor the period from 1884 to 1909, The Gaslight Award was posthumously presented to Adam, William (twins) and John Muir. These men were born in Richmond, Victoria to William and Elizabeth Muir (nee Cairns) who had come to Australia from Scotland. The Muir brothers were very involved in the Deaf community of their day which was then the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Mission. They were co-founders of the Deaf Society and the Melbourne Deaf Cricket Club which was established (before the Society) in 1881.

Through the excellent work of Melissa Anderson who nominated the Muir brothers, we were able to make contact with the descendents of the Muir family. The family elected Mr. Victor Leeman to receive the award on behalf of the family. Victor is Adam Cairns Muir’s great grandson, and his father, Keith Victor Leeman was the son of Adam’s daughter, Beatrice Daisy Cairns Muir, known as Daisy and named after her Aunt Daisy, another outstanding figure in the Victorian Deaf Society.

Victor and his wife Effie attended the Christmas Rally on Sunday 5th December 2010 and were delighted to accept the hand-crafted illuminated certificate.

“My great grandfather would have been humbled and honoured to be recognised in such a special way. Thank you on behalf of the family.” said Victor when he talked about the award, which now has pride of place in the Leeman family home.

1909 to 1934 – Daisy MuirThe second award, also nominated by Melissa Anderson was presented for ‘outstanding service to The Victorian Deaf Society’ during the period 1909 – 1934, and it will come as no surprise that it was awarded to another influential member of the Muir Family. Mrs Daisy

The Gaslight Award – For Outstanding Contribution to the Victorian Deaf Society

Photo: Wedding Day – Daisy and John Muir 1902.Photo Source: Peter Damman.

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Muir (nee Damman) was born Deaf in Melbourne to German-born settlers. Daisy was a vital influence on the development of the Deaf community. She took an active role in founding and developing organisations for Deaf women, and she led by example. Daisy was a very public figure who worked tirelessly and selflessly for the good of the Deaf community in Melbourne and was involved in furthering the education of Deaf women, establishing ‘International Deaf Correspondence Cosmopolitan’ and was co-editor with the Muir brothers and Matthew Miller of ‘Our Monthly Newsletter’.

Mr. Peter Damman is one of just three surviving nephews and nieces of Daisy Muir, and he was present to accept the Award made posthumously to Mrs. Daisy Muir.

“I am eighty one years of age but still an active company director and a farmer in the Ararat district”.

“My father, Percy, was one of eight children of my grandfather, Gustav Martin Jacob Damman and was born in Holstein, Germany in 1833. Gustav Damman arrived in Victoria in 1854. His four daughters had no children, but his four sons had eighteen children between them. My grandfather died in 1902 and my father, Percy became head of the family and when he died in 1970, his mantle was handed over to me and I am now the family historian” Peter said.

Peter was delighted to receive the award on behalf of his family and has reported the occasion to his family who were not able to be present on the day. Peter also provided to Vicdeaf a copy of a unique collection of historic papers and certificates of important relevance

to our historians. In recent days Peter has made contact with our office to suggest that Vicdeaf may like to have the Daisy Muir illuminated certificate to hang in a prominent location at 340 Albert Street. We have been able to hang it next to the photograph of Daisy Muir that Vicdeaf has had for quite some time.

More about the Gaslight AwardsIn addition to the framed, illuminated certificates presented to each of the awardees families, there is a new Gaslight Award board that has been erected in the J. M. Lovett Centre at 340 Albert Street, East Melbourne where the names of each award will be recorded.

The Board of Vicdeaf will consider a further round of Gaslight Awards in 2011.Information regarding nominations and guidelines will be on the website at the beginning of March.


Photo: Daisy Dorothea Damman - 1900 aged 26. Photo Source: Peter Damman.

Photo: Lunch on the Yarra - Warburton 1900. Photo Source: Peter Damman.

Photo: Victor Leeman and Mac Adam with the certificate. Photo Source: Vicdeaf. Photo: Peter Damman with the certificate.Photo Source: Vicdeaf.

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Congratulations to Mary Stewart for her serviceMary has been involved in a very unique program that Vicdeaf has been running for almost 20 years. Many years ago Vicdeaf saw that there was a need to provide a service in Geelong for Deaf children 0 – 5 years old. Vicdeaf funded this program for a couple of years and then successfully gained funding from United Way (a fundraising organization in Geelong). Every year thereafter United Way continued to fund Mary’s position so that Vicdeaf could provide a free service to the community, for which Vicdeaf are very grateful.

Mary’s role was to work with hearing parents and their Deaf children and teach them Auslan and aspects of Deaf culture. Often Mary was the first Deaf adult that these families had met. The program was so successful because of Mary. She is friendly, caring, very approachable, a great role model and understands the needs of Deaf children. Her work was done in the child’s home, kindergarten or child care centre. This allowed the families and children to learn signs that were relevant to their every day environment and needs.

Mary developed a close working relationship with the local Parents and Friends of Hearing Impaired Children’s group, who along with Monnington (now Aurora School) established a local playgroup for Deaf children. Deaf adults with hearing children also attended. This was at Noah’s Ark in Geelong and some years later relocated to Whittington.

As Mary’s work was primarily done during the day, she recognized that many fathers were missing out on developing their Auslan skills and communicating with their children, so a Fathers Auslan group was

established during the evenings. Mary also worked for Vicdeaf as an Auslan teacher for many years. Mary helped to arrange family gatherings and Deaf adults were invited. This allowed Deaf children to meet Deaf adults.

Mary’s work has had positive life changing impacts on over 32 families and their carers. Some of these families have

had Mary’s support for several years. In 2006, Mary was awarded the Alcoa Access Award in recognition for her individual achievements as the Vicdeaf Family Education and Support worker.

Mary is a delightful and positive person. It is rare to have someone work for the one organization for such a long time and it shows commitment and loyalty. Vicdeaf and the families Mary have supported are very appreciative of her commitment. Vicdeaf would like to wish Mary all the best for the future.

Nicole FosterCase ManagerBarwon - South West Region

Photo: Mary Stewart resigns after nearly 20 years.Photo Source: Vicdeaf.

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Photo: Clip from the Video Relay Interpreting DVD.

The Visual Resources Department at Vicdeaf was formed in early 2008 after a need for accessible information was identified. Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is the native language of the Deaf community in Australia, and therefore the preferred method of communication.

Visual Resources strives to achieve two goals. The first is to improve communication between Vicdeaf and the Deaf and hard of hearing communities which we serve through the availability of more video content on our website, and Auslan versions of our publications, such as the Annual Report and Communicate newsletters. And the second is to encourage Government departments at all levels and other organizations to use our services to make their publications and information available in Auslan and with captioning for the Deaf and hard of hearing communities.

Visual Resources, as part of the Information Services Department, is committed to providing quality products for our clients, producing DVDs and content for the internet.

Visual Resources’ clients are Arts Access Victoria, Australian Tax Office, Beyond Blue, Country Fire Authority, deafaccess Victoria, Department of

Justice, Disability Services Commissioner and the Victorian Electoral Commission.

Visual Resources have also completed Vicdeaf projects such as the 2010-2015 Vicdeaf Strategic Plan, Deaf Awareness and Auslan Training, Communicate newsletters on DVD and Video Relay Interpreting.

For more information about the Visual Resources Department, please contact us on email: [email protected] or phone: (03) 94753 1111

About Visual Resources at Vicdeaf

Photo: Clip from the Vicdeaf 2010-2015 Strategic Plan DVD.

Photo: Clip from the Vicdeaf 2010-2015 Strategic Plan DVD.

Photo: Clip from the Victorian Electoral Commission DVD. Photo: Clip from deafaccess Victoria DVD.

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Vicdeaf would like to offer sincere condolences to the families of those who have recently passed away. They are the families of :

May Gook

Condolences

Public Relations ReportIt has been a very busy time over the Christmas and New Year period.

While on holidays in Perth last January, I took the opportunity to visit the WA Deaf Society and gain an understanding of their activities and particularly their public relations work. It was very interesting and there are many similarities to what we do here in Victoria.

The Christmas Mail fundraising appeal was not as successful as we had hoped, but we are very grateful for every donation we received and the funds will be used wisely to support programs across Vicdeaf.

In January, we assisted radio station Fox FM with an interpreted and pod-cast (internet) show – there is a full report in this edition of Communicate – it was a very interesting experience, and we’re fortunate to have further opportunities to work with Fox FM.

We are progressing well with our activities in secondary schools promoting the ‘Don’t Lose the Music’ program. The month of May is the main focus of this event and it is an information campaign directed towards prevention of hearing loss.

Also we are progressing well with the hearcentre major gifts campaign, - we are seeking to raise $1 million to help develop the hearcentre (research, technology and educational activities)

which is closely aligned to the hearservice activities.

Our Christmas wrapping at Australia on Collins was very successful and raised over $5,000 – thank you to everyone who helped. We will be selling Entertainment books again this year (available April), have some special celebrations to help organise for a 40th Anniversary, and then there’s the Golf Day – still to be confirmed. Our Sausage Sizzles at Bunnings every Friday during summer have attracted many new volunteers, including corporate volunteers, and the funds raised has been very helpful too.

If you would like more information on any of these programs or activities, please contact the Community Relations and Development department at Vicdeaf.


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The Smoke Alarm Subsidy is a scheme supported by the Victorian State Government that assists people who are profoundly deaf to acquire a visual and vibrating smoke alarm at a reduced cost of $50 (normally the Bellman Visit Flash, smoke alarm & vibrating pad retails for around $450). If more than one Deaf person lives in your house, you can apply for one smoke alarm each. www.vicdeaf.com.au/smoke-alarm-subsidy

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Photo: John Casey from NAB (left) and David Massage from eo Financial Services (middle) with Collingwood footballer Harry O’Brien. Photo Source: Vicdeaf.

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The 2012 Australian Deaf Games website is now online. The website address is www.austdeafgames.org.au

The website will contain detailed information about the Games including registration fees, sports schedules, social programs, information on venues, travel and accommodation and volunteer program for the Games. Many more information will be placed on the website as the Games approaches which is now 11 months away.

The 2012 Australian Deaf Games will be held from Saturday 14th January to Saturday 21st January at Geelong. About 20 sports will be held during the Games along with a busy social program including both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

For more information about the Games, contact Deaf

On Saturday 29th January 2011, Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria (DSRV) and Melbourne Deaf Cricket Club (MDCC) co-hosted a fundraising event to support the victims of the Queensland floods. The event was held at Hay’s Paddock in East Kew. Over 80 people attended the event.

Many people enjoyed watching the Melbourne Deaf Cricket team play in a mainstream local competition in the afternoon and headed to the clubrooms afterwards. There was also a chance to catch up with old friends and also meet some new people from different states and countries.

Funds were raised from BBQ sales, auctions and donations. DSRV and MDCC raised a total of $1,500. The funds raised will go towards the Queensland Floods Relief Appeal.

If you wish to make a donation, go to www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

Sports Australia on email: [email protected] or phone: (03) 9473 1191.

DSRV and MDCC Host Fundraiser for Queensland Floods

2012 Australian Deaf Games website launched

Photo: Watching a game of cricket. Photo Source: Sarah Maree Gillespie.

Photo: Grant Roberts and Prue Connell on the BBQ. Photo Source: Sarah Maree Gillespie.

Photo: Applause for the winning bidder at an auction. Photo Source: Sarah Maree Gillespie.

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Level 4, 340 Albert Street, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002TTY: (03) 9473 1199; Voice: (03) 9473 1111; Fax: (03) 9473 1122Email: [email protected] for country people, TTY: 1300 780 235, Voice: 1300 780 225

Vicdeaf office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5.00pmRegional offices: Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Sale and WangarattaPatrons: Professor David de Kretser, AO and Mrs. Jan de Kretser

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Sports NewsGeelong hosts successful Deaf cricket tournamentThe Lord’s Taverners Australia Deaf Cricket Ashes and Tri-Series tournament was successfully held at Geelong Grammar School from 17-27 January 2011. Participating countries were Australia, England and South Africa and many spectators came to watch some great games during the tournament.

Deaf Ashes Test MatchThe Deaf Ashes Test Match between Australia and England started a day late, due to the pitch not being ready because of rain. England won the toss and sent Australia in. Australia made 157 and by the end of the day, England were 3/60 in reply. The second day saw England fall to 8/86 before recovering to be all out for 188, a lead of 31 runs with Umesh Valjee making a century. Australia started poorly and by the end of the day were 5/70. Day three saw a determined Victorian, Ross Churchyard and captain Kym Daley build a match saving partnership of 126 runs and helped Australia to extend their lead to 215. England could not give chase and finished the day with 7/129 to draw the game. This meant that Australia still holds the Ashes trophy.

Photo: The Australian, English and South African Deaf Cricket teams.Photo Source: Cricket Australia.

Photo: The Australian team holds aloft the Ashes trophy with Greg Brown, The Lord’s Taverners Australia Chairman holding the flag. Photo Source: Cricket Australia.

One Day InternationalThe first ODI saw Australia (5/279) comfortably defeat South Africa (147). England played South Africa in the 2nd ODI and they also won. The third ODI between Australia and England was won by England with Umesh making his third century of the tour. After this match, England were considered favorites to take out the ODI title. The final was played on the 27th and Australia won the toss and sent England in. England stumbled to 5/16 and were all out for 62. Australia were untroubled and passed the total with 9 wickets to spare, handing them the ODI title.

Twenty20 InternationalThe first T20 was a close contest between England and South Africa with England winning by 5 runs. The second T20, England comfortably defeated Australia to head straight towards the final. In the third T20, South Africa pushed Australia all the way only to lose by 7 runs to end their tour. The final T20 was comfortably won by England chasing 91 runs, defeating Australia by 9 wickets.

It was a fantastic tournament enjoyed by all players, officials and spectators. Congratulations must go to Deaf Cricket Australia, Deaf Sports Australia, Cricket Australia, Cricket Victoria and The Lord’s Taverners Australia for hosting a successful tournament.

Photo: Supporters watching the action along with the Australian team.Photo Source: Cricket Australia.

Photo: Australians Luke Trudgett and Grant Thomson head out to bat. Photo Source: Cricket Australia.

Photo: Geelong Grammar School provided a dramatic backdrop while the Test match was underway. Photo Source: Cricket Australia.

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