VIP Auslan

DBWA Connect
2024-12-04 12:30 - 16:00, 2024-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
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

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.

DBWA Connect - Easter Crafts
2025-04-09 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
Easter Crafts from 2pm to 3pm

Auslan interpreter will be there onsite
Afternoon tea will be provided
Please book your comm guide / support worker

DBWA Connect - Haptics Information
2025-04-23 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
Haptics Information from 2pm to 3pm
What is haptics? How do you use Haptics? Who uses Haptics?
Learn some Haptics gestures.

AUSLAN STUDENTS and COMMUNICATION GUIDES / / SIGHTED GUIDES SUPPORT WORKERS are welcome !!!

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

DBWA Connect - Mother’s Day Crafts
2025-05-07 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
Mother’s Day Crafts from 2pm to 3pm

Auslan interpreter will be there onsite
Afternoon tea will be provided
Please book your comm guide / support worker

Deaf Craft Class
2025-05-09 10:00 - 14:00
Friday 9th May

10:00AM – 2:00PM
Lake Monger Recreation Club
144 Gregory St, Wembley

RSVP by 24th April 2025
deafcraftclass@gmail.com

“Stronger Together” Mental Health Workshop - Stage 3
2025-05-10 09:30 - 15:30
Deafblind West Australians proudly Presents
“Stronger Together” Mental Health Workshop – Stage 3

When: Saturday 10th May 2025
Where: Technology Park Hub Building – 2 Brodie-Hall Dr Bentley
Time: Registration 9am – Workshop start 9.30am – Finish 3.30pm

Please book your communication guide / sighted guide / support worker through your NDIS

Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea will be provided

Auslan interpreters on platforms will be provided

Please contact Karen Wickham Grey – 0424 900 788 / karenwickhamgrey@gmail.com / karen@dbwa.org.au

Karli Dettman is from The Karli Health Centre in Melbourne, Victoria. Karli have experienced over 30 years+ working with Deaf, Deafblind and Trauma and Mental Health area.
She is also a yoga and mindfulness teacher.

Program:

9.30am to 11am – whole group – 6 traumas and 8 life spans
11am to 11.30am – morning tea break
11.30am to 12.30pm – long relaxation with cushions and blankets (Bring a Yoga mat, if you have it)
12.30pm to 1.30pm – lunch break
1.30pm to 3.30pm – split groups (women and men) to discuss / ask story, ideas and wellbeing tools

Ballroom Fit Classes
2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:00
New Dance class for the Deaf Community.
Ballroom Fit offers weekly Community and Civic Participation Dance Activities for people with disabilities in the Perth metro area.
The Dance Activities are FREE or $17 per hour group session.
Ballroom Fit is a Registered NDIS Provider and may be able to assist with paying the cost of the classes through the NDIS.
There is no need to pre-register; a simple registration form can be completed during the class. Participants can join at any time.
For further information, please email info@ballroomfit.com.au
Commencing Wednesday, 23 April 2025.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6 to 7 pm
Venue: Morley Community Centre, 6A Blade Close, Morley
Cost: $17
Instruction will be Auslan and spoken word.
For further information, email info@ballroomfit.com.au or for calls and sms 0439 460 487

DBWA Connect - Palliative Care Week 2025
2025-05-21 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 Week 2025 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

Circus Quirkus
2025-05-25 08:00 - 2025-05-26 17:00
This event provides relaxed performances for children through to adults who need a specific environment to attend such events. This means that the event provides wheelchair access, Auslan interpreters, and other accessibilities so you can feel free to be yourself without any restrictions or judgement.

This event is suitable for schools, community groups, and family excursions.

Tickets are free, including parents, siblings, and carers.

Where: Astor Theatre Perth, Mount Lawley
Dates: Sunday 25th May (11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm), and Monday 26th May (10am, 12pm)

Email meredithnewman@showintent.com.au or call/text 0404 367 782 with the following:

Your name
Preferred show time/s
Ticket numbers

Mosaic Workshop
2025-05-25 11:00 - 15:00
Everyone is welcome. Come and join for a fun and creative day!
Stepping stones will become part of art installation at Perth City Farm for Deafblind Awareness Week
Please book your comm guide/support worker

Mosaic Workshop – Come and Join Us with DBWA!
When: Sunday, 25th May 2025
Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Lake Monger Recreation Club
144 Gregory Street, Wembley

Lunch: Pizza

Contact us
info@dbwa.org.au
erika@dbwa.org.au

Consultative Workshops
2025-05-26 09:30 - 14:30
Public Skills Australia is delivering an important initiative on behalf of the Australian Government to review and update the Auslan, Interpreting, and Translating Training Qualifications. Join them for consultative workshops in Auslan and English.
Workshop Agenda
• Current State of Auslan Interpreting in Australia & Global Best Practices.
• Perspectives on Current Qualifications.
• Identifying Areas for Improvement.
• Building a Pathway for Action. The workshop will be held in person, with refreshments provided, including morning tea and lunch for all attendees. To ensure accessibility and inclusivity, Auslan Interpreters will be available to support the discussions.
Community Workshop
When: Monday 26th May
Time: 9:30am to 2:30pm
Location: Novotel Perth
Cost: Free
Spaces are limited
To Register click this link- https://events.humanitix.com/public-skills-australia-auslan-interpreting-and-translating-qualification-review-project-community-consultative-workshop-perth

DBWA Connect
2025-06-04 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-06-18 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-07-02 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-07-16 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-07-30 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-08-13 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.
The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is located at The Rise, 28 Eighth Avenue Maylands from 12:30PM to 3:00PM

Inclusive Sports Symposium
2025-06-12 10:00 - 14:00
Inclusive Sports Symposium

Join us for an interactive Inclusive Sports Symposium, open to all coaches, umpires, volunteers, and staff, proudly supported by
DLGSC.

Hosted by Paralympian , Priya Cooper OAM.
Keynote speakers include:
Tegan Reder – Paralympian
Denise McMillan – Bowls WA
Zara Cavalot – Tennis West

In collaboration with State Sporting Associations, we aim to create more inclusive clubs, enhance coaching skills, and expand participation opportunities for people with disabilities in sport
and recreation throughout WA.

Thursday 12th June 2025
Willetton Basketball Stadium
function room
10am to 2pm
FREE EVENT

Registrations are essential, and can be made through this link : https://www.trybooking.com/CWGCG

DEAFBLIND AWARENESS WEEK 2025
2025-06-24 09:00 - 11:30
Deafblind West Australians invite you to join us in celebrating Deafblind Awareness Week, held internationally each year during the week of Helen Keller’s birthday to honour her life and legacy.

Come along to hear inspiring stories, enjoy tactile art, and connect with the community.

DATE: Tuesday 24 June 2025
TIME: 9:00am-11.30am
WHERE: Perth City Farm
1 City Farm Place, East Perth WA 6004

PROGRAM
9.00am: Registration
9.30am: Presentations by people with lived experience of Deafblindness:
– Peer Support & Self-Advocacy
– Leadership & Achievements
– Deafblind Awareness
– Launch of the DBWA Young Leaders Program
11.00am: MORNING TEA
– Unveiling of a new tactile art collaboration, to be featured alongside our permanent mosaic totem created by the Deafblind Community during Deafblind Awareness Week 2023.

AUSLAN INTERPRETERS ON SITE
MORNING TEA PROVIDED

COME JOIN US TO CELEBRATE, EVERYONE IS WELCOME:

PLEASE REGISTER BY 11 JUNE:
linni.oliver@senses.org.au
Any enquiries please contact Linni on 0400186968

Social in the Valley
2025-07-05 11:00 - 14:00
Join ASLITA for an afternoon of networking and connection with interpreters, Deaf community members, students, and support workers. It’s a great chance to build relationships, share experiences, and strengthen professional and community links in Perth with a relaxed, social setting.
They’ll also be running a cash raffle fundraiser to support a Perth attendee’s trip to the WFDYS Children’s Camp — any cash contributions are appreciated!
Come along, expand your network, and support a great cause!
Date: Saturday 5th July 2025
Time: 11am – 2pm
Venue: Valley Social, 8731 West Swan Rd, Henley Brook WA
Please register by 1st July
