VIP Auslan

The Sisters of Invention - YOU READY FOR THIS?
2024-06-19 18:00 - 2024-06-20 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
The bold and brilliant Sisters of Invention are bringing their smash-hit cabaret show You Ready For This? to Perth for the first time. Packed full of original songs that are catchy and stirring in equal measure, the show’s poignant and sometimes hilarious narrative shines a light on these four disabled women’s experiences.
Wednesday 19 June – 6pm
Thursday 20 June – 6pm
Venue:
His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth
Tickets: https://www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/venues/his-majestys-theatre/whats-on/the-sisters-of-invention-you-ready-for-this/

“Stronger Together” Mental Health Workshop
2024-06-29 09:30 - 16:00
As part of Deafblind Awareness Week Celebrations this workshop is designed specifically for people who are deafblind. At this workshop you will gain an understanding of different types of yoga, meditation and breathing techniques guided by Yoga expert Kaley Devine. Along with understanding and building resilience with professional speaker and facilitator, Michael House. You will learn through fun activities how to build good strategies into your life to support and maintain good mental health

When: Saturday 29th of June 2024

Where: Technology Park Hub – Building, 2 Brodie-Hall Dr, Bentley

Time: Registration 9.30am – Finish 4.00pm

Cost: No cost for deafblind to attend this event

If you require one on one support to attend workshops please book your own communication guides using your NDIS funds as soon as possible

Platform interpreters will be provided

Lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be provided but note numbers are limited. Book your place at this workshop by Monday the 17th of June

Contact Project Coordinator: Karen Wickham
Email: karenwickhamgrey@gmail.com
Mobile: 0424900788

DBWA Connect
2024-07-31 12:30 - 16:00 | The Rise, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, WA, 6051, Australia
Deafblind West Australians has created an opportunity for people who are deafblind to “connect” at our DBWA Connect Drop In Centre.
The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is open on Wednesday (fortnightly), We are a drop in centre focused on assistive and adaptive technology literacy in the Deafblind Community. The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is where people who are deafblind can help each other.
The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is located at The Rise, 28 Eighth Avenue Maylands from 12:30PM to 4PM
12.30pm to 1.15pm – Auslan class
Afternoon tea provided

Emerging Artist Forum: Side Hustle
2024-08-03 13:30 - 15:00
Graduating from art school amidst a cost-of-living crisis can be intimidating and confusing, with questions of how to earn a living while maintaining an arts practice being a pressing concern for emerging artists. This forum brings together practising artists who have used their skills in creative and innovative ways to expand their practice and sources of income, including through teaching, exhibition installation, community arts practice, set building and construction. In sharing their experiences, the artists will provide valuable insight into how they have used the skills developed through their arts practice, both within and outside the arts industry.

Speakers: JC, Jacky Cheng, Tarryn Gill
Facilitator: Annika Kristensen

Date: Saturday 3rd August
Time: 1:30pm–3:00pm
Location: PICA Galleries

RSVP and more info at https://pica.org.au/whats-on/hatched-open-day-2/

Astrology Workshop
2024-08-03 16:30 - 19:30
Cheery-Up and Crystal & Stone are providing Auslan accessible workshops on Astrology – we would love for you to come!

Intro to ASTRO (Star sign – Zodiac / Moon – Sun – Rising signs/ Planets/ What Crystal best suits you).

When/Time:
August 3rd- 4:30pm to 7:30pm
August 17th- 4:30pm to 6:30pm
24th August- 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Crystal & Stone, Shop 4, 21 Joondalup Drive, Edgewater. Joondalup Gate (Opposite EasyAuto -123- big yellow warehouse)
Interpreter(s) provided. Please book your Comm-Guides if you require transport / support)
NDIS Self and Plan managed. Book soon – only room for 20 participants!
Email: cheery-up@outlook.com.

Deaf Craft Class
2024-08-09 10:00 - 15:00
Deaf Craft Class will be held on Friday 9th August at 10:00am to 3:00pm at Citiplace Community Centre.
Paint the Canvas: $30
BYO Lunch
Please RSVP by 26 July 2024
Contact: Kirstysimmons85@hotmail.com

DBWA Connect
2024-08-14 12:30 - 16:00, 2024-08-28 12:30 - 16:00, 2024-09-11 12:30 - 16:00, 2024-09-25 12:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-09 12:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-23 12:30 - 16:00, 2024-11-06 12:30 - 16:00, 2024-11-20 12:30 - 16:00 and 2 more dates

Succulent Workshop
2024-10-12 14:00 - 2024-10-26 16:00
When: October 12th and 26th
Time: 2-4pm
Where: Admiral Park Community Hall, Heathridge
Cost: $200 for one or $400 for both (Invoices will be sent out after the workshop)

People can come to one or both if they like.

Please email Cheery-up for further details or to register interest at cheery-up@outlook.com
or
Please click here to register

Click Here to see Auslan Version

Cahoots Central Park Plunge
2024-10-26 00:00 | Perth City, WA, 6000, Australia
The Central Park Plunge is BACK for 2024!
At Cahoots we’ve partnered with Zenith Events for another year in a row to give supporters the opportunity to raise funds and abseil down Perth’s tallest building!

All you have to do is fundraise for a chosen charity.
Ideally each participant raises $1100, ultimately fundraising over $350,000 for the Perth Charities.

Join us this October 26 to make a a difference in the lives of young people living with disability. Follow our link to sign up, donate, find out more or show your support!

Remembrance Day Memorial Commemoration
2024-11-11 10:30 - 12:30
Coordinated by the City of Fremantle, in conjunction with the Fremantle Memorial Wardens and the Remembrance Day working group; the mayor and councillors of the City of Fremantle extend an invitation to the public to attend the annual Remembrance Day Memorial Service:

Date: Saturday 11 November
Time: Assembly at 10.30am for a 10.45am start
Location: Fremantle War Memorial, Monument Hill, Knutsford Street, Fremantle

https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/whats-on/remembrance-day-memorial-commemoration?fbclid=IwY2xjawGH_LRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaJSGh_HvvfoakUUCl2aEm4kmpnQp69q33KPyfKHxVFKdbNtYppFmNtxAw_aem_aPccoWqPKdnmMjeS4-Hbfg

Empower Real Storytellers Festival 2024
2024-11-29 17:00 - 21:00
APM Communities has partnered with Filmmaker Marty Stevens as Co-Founders of Empower Real: Storytellers Festival, a mixed media event to celebrate International Day of People with Disability based on the universal themes of Access & Inclusion.
Marty is passionate about filmmaking and giving a voice to People with Disability. Marty advocated for this event to create more opportunities for PWD to participate in filmmaking and photo stories across Western Australia, including regional and remote communities, to share their storytelling to “Empower Real”.

You are welcome to a special night showcasing short films, photo stories and live performances!

The event will be Auslan Interpreted. All shortlisted entries will be captioned and audio described. Accessible seating and hearing loops available on request.

Date
Friday 29 November 2024 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (UTC+08)
Location
Edith Cowan University Joondlaup – Building 32 (Main Lecture Theatre)
Building 32, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup WA 6027

International Day of People with Disability with the City of Subiaco
2024-12-02 08:00 - 17:00
In celebration of International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), the City is hosting a range of inclusive, all-ability events.
From Thursday 28 November to Saturday 7 December, these events offer a unique opportunity for the community to come together, celebrate diversity and build a deeper understanding of the incredible abilities within our community.
Learn about the benefits of teaching your little one to communicate using sign language at our Baby Signing Information Session at Subiaco Library.
Delight in captivating story with two sessions of Auslan Baby Rhymetime – on Monday 2 December and Wednesday 4 December – as well as Auslan Christmas Storytime, Auslan Storytime and the immersive Sensory Storytime with Sensorium Theatre.

https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/news/international-day-of-people-with-disability-progra-5bb8db9d

Hello Ellenbrook - Metronet Event
2024-12-08 09:30 - 11:30
The newly-named Ellenbrook Line will open with a community celebration on Sunday 8 December.
Special event train services will run from 10am to 6pm on the Sunday and formal passenger services will commence on Monday 9 December!
The 21km line starts at the new Bayswater Station, now the connection point for three train lines, with 5 new stations at Morley, Noranda, Ballajura, Whiteman Park and Ellenbrook.
To celebrate, we’ll be hosting a fun-filled day, celebrating culture and community along the new Line, on Sunday 8 December
Auslan Interpreter for speeches 9:45am-11:45am.

DBWA Connect
2025-02-12 12:30 - 18:00
Deafblind West Australians has created an opportunity for people who are deafblind to “connect” at our DBWA Connect Drop In Centre.
The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is open on Wednesday (fortnightly), We are a drop in centre focused on assistive and adaptive technology literacy in the Deafblind Community. The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is where people who are deafblind can help each other.
The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is located at The Rise, 28 Eighth Avenue Maylands from 12:30PM to 4PM
Auslan class with Kirsty
Haptics with Linni and Linda
How To Be A Presenter / Public Speaking
Auslan Interperter will be at onsite
Afternoon tea will be provided
Please book your comm guide / support worker. Please book your tactile interpreters if require for the presentation

DBWA Connect
2025-02-26 12:30 - 18:00
Deafblind West Australians has created an opportunity for people who are deafblind to “connect” at our DBWA Connect Drop In Centre.
The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is open on Wednesday (fortnightly), We are a drop in centre focused on assistive and adaptive technology literacy in the Deafblind Community. The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is where people who are deafblind can help each other.
The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is located at The Rise, 28 Eighth Avenue Maylands from 12:30PM to 4PM
Auslan class with Kirsty
Haptics class with Linni and Linda
WA State Election Information. Vote early in person from 24 February. Vote in person on the Election Day Saturday 8 March
Auslan interpreter will be at onsite
Afternoon tea will be provided
Please book your comm guide / support worker. Please book your tactile interpreters if require for the presentation

Deaf Craft Class - Beach Resin Art
2025-02-28 10:00 - 15:00
Join Kirsty Lim for Beach resin art on Friday 28 February 2025 at the Hillview Community Centre in Bentley.
Cost: $40
Number limited: 10 participants with support workers
RSVP: 24 January 2025

DBWA Connect - Digital Inclusion
2025-03-12 12:30 - 15:00
Deafblind West Australians has created an opportunity for people who are deafblind to “connect” at our DBWA Connect Drop In Centre.
The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is open on Wednesday (fortnightly), We are a drop in centre focused on assistive and adaptive technology literacy in the Deafblind Community. The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is where people who are deafblind can help each other.
Auslan class from 12.30pm to 1.15pm
Haptics session from 1.15pm to 1.45pm
Digital Inclusion from 2pm to 3pm

Auslan interpreter will be there onsite
Afternoon tea will be provided
Please book your comm guide / support worker
Please book your tactile interpreter if require for the presentation

DBWA South West
2025-03-21 09:00 - 15:30
DBWA Connect will be visiting Southwest – Busselton!

When: Friday 21st March 2025
Time: 9am to 3pm
Where: Undalup Room 2 Southern Dr Busselton
Event is free. Everyone are welcome.

9am to 10.30am – Deafblind Awareness and Communication
Morning break tea
11am to 12.30pm – Assistive Technology, Auslan and Haptics
Lunch break
1.15pm to 3pm – Craft Activity for Community

Please register or email for numbers and purposes of catering
Register by email info@dbwa.org.au

https://www.facebook.com/groups/364764059137/permalink/10162677747964138/?rdid=WaPxEyhs9ZFwueeK#

WA Digital Inclusion Project EXPO at WA Museum
2025-03-26 09:00 - 15:00
WA Digital Inclusion Project – EXPO
This event will be Auslan interpreted.
Free event.

Date: Wednesday, 26th March 2025
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm

Location: WA Museum Boola Bardip, Northbridge (Hackett Hall)

Register for this event here.
https://events.humanitix.com/wa-digital-inclusion-project-expo?fbclid=IwY2xjawIk7PZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZpWUTLNPfqsf9r4dCYDoiQDbEzDp7kGgVvsEkilY6zylMBP1ykBOy4rzA_aem_7NLKx1gsxIJNSAAH5RRhZA

DBWA Connect - Palliative Care Advanced Care Planning
2025-03-26 12:30 - 15:00
Deafblind West Australians has created an opportunity for people who are deafblind to “connect” at our DBWA Connect Drop In Centre.
The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is open on Wednesday (fortnightly), We are a drop in centre focused on assistive and adaptive technology literacy in the Deafblind Community. The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is where people who are deafblind can help each other.
Auslan class from 12.30pm to 1.15pm
Haptics session from 1.15pm to 1.45pm
Palliative Care Advanced Care Planning from 2pm to 3pm

Auslan interpreter will be there onsite
Afternoon tea will be provided
Please book your comm guide / support worker
Please book your tactile interpreter if required for the presentation

Author Talk: 'Holly's Hell - 7 Years in a Thai Prison' by Holly Deane-Johns
2025-03-26 17:30 - 19:00
Join Holly Deane-Johns, author of the bestselling book Holly’s Hell – Seven Years in a Thai Prison as she shares her story, and touches on topics ranging from maintaining a positive mindset, recovering from PTSD and drug addiction, reinventing yourself and rebuilding your life.
Date: Wednesday 26th March, 2025
Time: 5.30pm – 7pm
Location: South Perth Community Hall
Registration: Free, Booking Essential
Accessibility: This event will feature an AUSLAN Interpreter. The venue is also wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking & restrooms.
Light Refreshments will be provided
Here is the link for Humanitix where you can find detailed information of the event and where to purchase tickets.
