Deaf Victoria

Deaf Victoria is the peak advocacy body representing deaf and hard of hearing Victorians. This is our official Twitter.

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

Congratulations, Victoria.

Ninety per cent of us 12 and over are now fully vaccinated. It’s been an amazing community effort, so thank you to every Victorian who got vaccinated, as well as our nurses, health clinicians, GPs and pharmacists.

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

Join us at our 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and celebrate #DeafTogether at The Provincial, Fitzroy! Tickets from https://t.co/k9f4bTkmk3

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

@ExpressionAus and @DeafVictoria are pleased to receive funding from the @VicGovDH to support deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

We are seeking 2 Vaccination Outreach Officers.

For more information, go to https://t.co/ugbkqRzk63

[Expression Australia @ExpressionAus]

Through @DeafVictoria's "COVID-19 Outreach" project funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC, we are working together to find out how to better inform the Deaf Community about COVID-19 issues and news.

https://t.co/LWqgANGfbk

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

This is part of our COVID-19 Outreach Project, funded by
@VicGovDFFH.

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

@DeafVictoria & @ExpressionAus are working together to find out how to better inform the Deaf Community about COVID-19 issues and news. This video is about booking options for COVID-19 vaccination in Victoria. (1/3)
https://t.co/PxaCtIyC4d

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

Or email [email protected] with the answer to the questions below.
1. Is the information in the video useful? Why/why not?
2. Do you think we could have done anything better in this video?
3. What other COVID-19 topics would you like to see explained in Auslan? (3/3)

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

@ExpressionAus Thanks to the @VicGovDH for organising this alternative to live Auslan Interpreters. (4/4)

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

You may have seen a press conference today without an Auslan Interpreter. However, Martin Foley MP made a statement at the start of the press conference. (1/3)

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

This is a good first step in recognising that there was a gap with today’s press conference and making alternate arrangement to keep our community informed. @ExpressionAus will release the Auslan summary update later today. (3/4)

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

This is a good first step in recognising that there was a gap with today’s press conference and making alternate arrangement to keep our community informed. @ExpressionAus will release the Auslan summary update later today.

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

TRANSCRIPT: “Thank you for coming along. First can I just apologise that we don’t have an Auslan interpreter here today. Unfortunately, they weren’t available however a recorded Auslan translation will be made available online following this media conference.”

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

All emergency pressers, especially with @vicemergency @CommissionerEMV, should be accessible for all including those who use Auslan. Broadcasters have an obligation to ensure the Auslan interpreter is visible and within frame.

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

At this very moment, a presser with @JamesMerlinoMP & @DannyPearsonMP is being broadcasted live in Gippsland. There is an Auslan interpreter on-site yet they have been cut out of frame by @abcnews @abcmelbourne.

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

The advisory note from @FreeTVAustralia regarding emergency broadcasts states when there is an Auslan interpreter on-site, broadcasters are to include them within frame.

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

More than 12 months into the pandemic, we are still fighting for our basic human right to have access to information? This is not good enough. Expect more formal letters of complaint. 3/3
@DanielAndrewsMP @VicGovDFFH @VEOHRC @WFDeaf_org @deafaustralia

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

Hey @abcnews @abcmelbourne @Channel7 @9NewsMelb @theage: we're wondering why you think Deaf #Auslan users are not entitled access to public health updates about #COVID19? There were TWO Auslan interpreters on-site today at @VicGovDH with @MartinFoleyMP & Jeroen Weimar 1/3

[Deaf Victoria @DeafVictoria]

None of you made sure the Auslan interpreter was within frame during today's presser through your television and online channels. @acmadotgov states that Auslan interpreters must be visible for emergency announcements. 2/3