SO ONCE YOU WERE HERE THEY HAD YOU
2023-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 (Asia/Shanghai)
12/11/2023
7pm to 8:30pm
Bathers Beach, Fremantle (Meeting point: Boardwalk in front of bathers beach)
Auslan Interpreted Event.
Close to the submerged remnants of the Fremantle Long Jetty, an immersive re-telling of arrival and separation will unfold.
So once you were here they had you is an experiential audio-visual poem to the 50 young cotton-weaver women who arrived on the shores of Walyalup, journeying by ship from Lancashire over 110 days and nights in 1863. Created by electronic music composer Rebecca Riggs-Bennett and video artist Elham Eshraghian-Haakansson, this work takes place across Bathers Beach, re-tracing the steps of the women and the many others of the “Bride Ship” era.
So once you were here they had you is a reflective honouring of the time swept experiences of these women. Cross with us into an immersive, at times ghostly, real and imagined narrative of migration, loss and departure.
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Lotterywest City of Light show
2023-11-18 17:00 - 21:00
18th & 19th November
5pm to 9pm
Elizabeth Quay
Auslan Interpreted Event.
Wheelchair access
The City of Light Show series kicks off with a unique light-themed experience on the water from 5pm at Elizabeth Quay on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November.
Embark on a journey from 5pm with The Light Within atop a floating stage within the Elizabeth Quay inlet. Get ready to be inspired by the magical storytelling of MC Luminous as he chronicles the story of light through dance, music and magic!
You will also find plenty of on land activities to keep the whole family entertained. The kids can join in on the roving entertainment, giant bubble zone, hula hoop workshop, or take a ride on the Storm and Teacup before cooling off in the BHP Water Park. There will also be a sideshow alley where you can purchase tickets and test your skills at laughing clowns or the rabbit shooting gallery.
Plenty of food trucks and eateries surround Elizabeth Quay with ample seating provided at.
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FIRST LIGHTS – KOORANUP
2023-11-18 17:00 - 21:30
18/11/2023
5pm to 9:30pm
Army Jetty, Rottnest Island
Auslan Interpreted Event.
“Kooranup, is the place beyond the horizon and past Moombaki, where the water meets the sky. It is the heavenly shore located in the far west. Our spirits final resting place in the Noongar Nyitting (Dreaming)”. – Ilona McGuire
The Fremantle Biennale’s acclaimed drone light and sound experience, First Lights, returns in 2023 with Kooranup, a sequel to the stories shared through Moombaki in 2021. This epic spectacle of light, movement and sound will again transform the night sky with 160 drones taking flight over the stage of the bilya (river) and wardan (ocean).
Pioneering new technology and artistic practices to share ancient knowledge, Koornaup will reveal the first stories of place across three weekends and three locations. Revealed will be a series of connected stories by artists Yabini Kickett, Cass Lynch, Tyrown Waigana, and Ilona McGuire, guided by Whadjuk Nyoongar Traditional Owners.
On the first weekend, as the saltwater laps at the shores of Bathers Beach, Tyrown Waigana brings to life a witty reflection of an ancient story of ancestral beings and an epic battle that shaped our coastline.
On the expansive grounds at the river edge, Yabini Kickett’s offering calls us to attention within the natural landscape; from the echoing sounds of wind in the sheoaks to chirping frogs of the bilya (river), this is a story of kinship, interconnectedness and transformation.
The last chapter will unfold across the ocean, on Wadjemup (Rottnest Island), with a collective offering, led by Ilona McGuire and writer Cass Lynch. This closing chapter offers a space for deep contemplation across land and water, weaving together the many stories across time, both beautiful and heartbreaking, that are held by the island.
Come, sit by the water, share in the ancient and living stories of Kooranup.
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WHEN THE POEMS DO WHAT THEY DO
2023-11-18 19:00 - 23:00
18/11/2023
7pm to 11pm
Fremantle Passenger Terminal
Auslan Interpreted Event.
The Fremantle Biennale are excited to announce acclaimed surrealist blues poet and community organiser aja monet will premiere her debut album when the poems do what they do in a one-night only event in Fremantle this coming November.
New York born and raised, aja’s debut album offers a glimpse into her indefatigable commitment to speak. These aren’t poems for poets, but poems for everyone.
aja’s premiere in Australia will see her joined by some of WA’s best musicians, with her unique storytelling, centring Black resistance, love and the inexhaustible quest for joy, expanded with music. Songs reminiscent of jazz club virtuosity and melee, come together with chords of healing and prayer, in a not to be missed experience with one of the world’s most profound voices.
aja monet with the Surrealists (Jess Carlton, Djuna Lee, Talya Valenti, Michelle Smith and Harry Mitchell). With supporting performances from poet Jazz Money and The Colour Beige.
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Lotterywest City of Lights Show
2023-11-19 17:00 - 21:00

Exercise Physiology at DBWA Connect
2023-11-22 12:30 - 16:00
Exercise Physiology at DBWA Connect

Wednesday 22 November 2023

12:30 pm to 4 pm

The Rise, 28 Eighth Avenue
Maylands WA 6051

Matt Hunt will talk about exercise physiology:
What an exercise physiologist does, How they can help deafblind and How to access through NDIS.

Matt will also do some fun interactive exercises to check balance etc

Matt Hunt from Healthy Aspects
https://healthyaspects.com.au

Afternoon tea provided free
Auslan Interpreter onsite.

Westfield Deaf Santa
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-25
This year Westfield will have a Deaf Santa! This will be a great opportunity to take your kids, grandkids, neices, nephews, to see a Santa that knows how to sign!
Location and dates TBC.

Auslan Christmas SANTA
2023-12-01 17:30 - 20:30
This year we’re proud to continue Auslan Deaf Santa, a program offering children who use Auslan as their primary form of communication, the chance to share their Christmas wish list directly with an Auslan-fluent Deaf Santa. Developed in collaboration with Deaf Australia, the sessions will be longer and will have helpers and an interpreter on hand to facilitate.
Book your Auslan Deaf Santa experience today.

When: 1st December
Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Westfield Whifords City

Online bookings are essential for Auslan photography sessions.

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Carol By Candlelight- Armadale
2023-12-02 17:30 - 20:00
2/12/2023
5:30pm to 8pm
Memorial Park,
Corner Orchard Avenue and Jull Street, ARMADALE

Auslan Interpreted Event.

In an annual Christmas tradition the City of Armadale invites you to join in the festive spirit of the holiday season with Carols by Candlelight. This family friendly Christmas event is bursting with community pride and celebration as it resonates the incredible community spirit we have right here in Armadale! You are invited to come and enjoy the evening in person or tune into the livestream broadcasted through the City’s Facebook Page.
The evening begins early with the Christmas Parade through Jull Street Mall. Featuring a variety of colourful characters and performances by local community groups, providing an exciting spectacle for the young and imaginative.
Follow the parade through to Memorial Park, where Santa Claus will address the audience and share some special words of wisdom with the children in the lead up to Christmas.
Collect your songbooks and LED candles with a gold coin donation, and join in the musical spectacular starting at 6.30pm with performances by local schools and community choirs, supported with live music by local musicians.
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Carols by Candlelight- Canning
2023-12-02 18:00 - 21:00
2/12/2023
6pm to 9m
Civic Amphitheatre, George Street West, Cannington
Auslan Interpreted Event.
Featuring the Canning City Brass Band, Rossmoyne Community Choir and Avenue Jazz Band along with a host of other special guests, attendees can singalong to carols and Christmas classics, amidst the magical setting of our Civic Amphitheatre and Gardens. This year’s free event will be extended to incorporate even more NEW entertainment and performances, as well as a very special twist that the audience will love! So, attendees should bring their best singing voice and join the rest of the community to celebrate the silly season. With roving entertainment, kid’s craft activities and delicious food trucks as well, this event will deliver all the festive feels and keep the kids entertained too!

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DBWA Christmas party in the park
2023-12-03 11:00 - 15:00
DBWA Christmas party in the park
(family, friends and supporters are welcome)
Sunday 3 December

O. Edwards park

BYO Picnic lunch or BBQ, drinks, seat or blanket, Gift for secret Santa (up to $15)
Dress up for Christmas
11 am to 3 pm (drop in anytime)
1.O. Edwards park, Burswood Road, near Leigh Street Burswood

Central Alert system for a show-and-tell
2023-12-06 12:30 - 16:00
Central Alert system (similar to Bellman) for a show-and-tell by Theresa Kirwan from Senses WA
Check out the website link to products: https://assistivetechs.com/product-category/hearing-related-at/
Wednesday 6 December
DBWA Connect Hub
12:30 pm to 4 pm (drop in anytime)
The Rise – 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands
Auslan Interpreter onsite

2023 Perth World Festival of Magic
2023-12-11 10:30 - 18:30
When: Monday 11th December
Times: 10:30am, 12:30pm & 5:30pm
Where: Astor Theatre Perth
Tickets: Email meredithnewman@showinten.com.au or text 0404 367 782 to book your free ticket

City of Bayswater Carols by Candlelight
2023-12-16 17:00 - 21:00
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a community sing-along under the stars.
Enjoy performances by the West Australian Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Providence Baysie Christmas Choir and The Christmas Special party band.
Programs will be available for a gold coin donation, with proceeds going to Perth Homeless Support Group.

Auslan Interpreted Event.

When: 16th December
Time: 5pm to 9pm
Where: Riverside Gardens West, Bayswater

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Christmas Nativity Concert
2023-12-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-17 18:30 - 20:30
16th & 17th December
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Forrest Place, Perth City
Auslan Interpreted Event
The Christmas Nativity is returning to Forrest Place and will retell the much-loved traditional story of Christmas.
Watch the biblical tale of Christmas being brought to life on stage with an array of local performers and choirs such as; One Big Voice – Studio Choir, Second Chance Choir, The Brownley Gospel Singers & African Gospel Singers. Pre-show entertainment will include performances by WAAPA, Gail Meade Performing Arts Company, Talent Co Performing Art and entertaining circus acts.
Tickets are not required for this event.
Stick around for a bite to eat and explore the City’s iconic Rio Tinto Christmas Lights Trail.
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WA Auslan Events Christmas Party
2023-12-16 18:30 - 23:30

DBWA Connect Hub Christmas party
2023-12-20 12:30 - 16:00
DBWA Connect Hub Christmas party (family, friends and supporters are welcome)
Wednesday 20 December
Dress up for Christmas
DBWA Connect Hub
12:30 pm to 4 pm (drop in anytime)
The Rise – 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands
Auslan Interpreter onsite

promethe(us).
2024-01-19 19:00 - 20:00
Auslan Interpreted Event
When: 19th January
Time: 7pm
Location: Mandurah Performing Art Centre, 9 James Service Place, Mandurah
Tickets: $28.50
About:
promethe(us) created man, but we create us.
sit fireside to behold a medley of poetry, music, and movement as three storytellers and one musician unite to reflect on their relationship to power and their body in this brand-new production by perhaps, a theatre company.
a celebration of humanity moulded from myth and modern muses, this explosive retelling de-centres the heroes and lifts the veil on invisible suffering.
you should know now that there are stories that will not be told.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

The Lifetime of Deaf and Deafblind
2024-02-03 13:40 - 15:00, 2024-02-04 13:40 - 15:00, 2024-02-10 13:40 - 15:00, 2024-02-11 13:40 - 15:00
?After a SELL-OUT 2023 festival season, we’re hitting up Fringe World 2024 with 4 SHOWS ONLY. You can find us at 1:40PM on the 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th Feb in The Pleasure Garden, Russell Square, Northbridge.
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promethe(us).
2024-02-05 19:30 - 20:30
Auslan Interpreted Event
When: 5th February
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Theatre at DADAA, 92 Adelaide St, Fremantle
Tickets: $28.50
About:
promethe(us) created man, but we create us.
sit fireside to behold a medley of poetry, music, and movement as three storytellers and one musician unite to reflect on their relationship to power and their body in this brand-new production by perhaps, a theatre company.
a celebration of humanity moulded from myth and modern muses, this explosive retelling de-centres the heroes and lifts the veil on invisible suffering.
you should know now that there are stories that will not be told.
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets

Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2024 Artist Talks
2024-03-01 - 2024-03-10 | Cottesloe Beach
‘PRESENTED BY HANCOCK PROSPECTING AND ROY HILL’
Meet the artists in Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2024.
Sit on a bean bag and relax to enjoy the artist’s stories and learn the processes behind their artworks.
https://sculpturebythesea.com/cottesloe/whats-on/artist-talks/
Auslan Interpreter provided:
Friday 1/03/2024 at 11:00 AM
Saturday 2/03/2024 at 11:00 AM
Sunday 3/03/2024 at 11:00 AM
Monday 4/03/2024 at 11:00 AM
Saturday 9/03/2024 at 11:00 AM
Sunday 10/03/2024 at 11:00 AM

DADDA: Sculpture by the Sea Tactile Tour
2024-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Cottesloe Beach
Free for visitors with disability and their supporters.
Bookings are essential.
Auslan Interpreted Tactile Tour: Wednesday 13 March |10.15am
Duration:  All tours last approximately one hour
Bookings for Tactile Tours are essential. Please email  jacqueline@dadaa.org.au  You will be contacted directly to discuss your booking. All bookings will be confirmed via email.

The Lifetime of Deaf & Deafblind
2024-03-15 20:00 - 21:30 | 100 Doveridge Dr, Duncraig WA 6023, Australia
Ever wondered what it might be like to experience a lifetime of isolation? No communication, forced to learn in a language you can’t experience… welcome to The Lifetime of Deaf and Deafblind.
Peter Blockey and Eddie Szczepanik from Deafinite Connection invite you into their world with this interactive signed storytelling and song performance. With the help of three
hearing cast members, they share the highs and lows of growing up in a hearing world – from Deaf education in the 70s, tales of heartbreak, and celebrations of new technologies.
This heartfelt story will drag you through a range of emotions and expose you to an unfamiliar and challenging, yet beautiful at times, cultural experience. You will step outside the theatre with a greater understanding of the Deaf and Deafblind community and culture, and a hunger to continue your Auslan journey.

Tickets
Adult: $19.00
Student/Concession: $17.00
Child: $11.00
Suitable for: All ages

Sounds of Bunuru 2024
2024-03-23 17:00 - 20:30 | Ryrie Reserve, Como
Bunuru Concert on Saturday 23 March 2024 at Ryrie Reserve in Como. Come along to this FREE community event featuring children’s activities including children’s craft and rides, cultural immersions by Djoona and roving entertainment the whole family will enjoy.
Pack a picnic or choose from a range of delicious food vendors on site from street food to coffee and ice cream – there’s something for everyone.
Local budding entrepreneurs participating in the Youth Mini Maker’s Marketwill display an eclectic mix of stalls selling creative wares such as jewellery, art and recycling clothing. Expressions of interest for stallholders are currently open via our online form until Monday 26 February.
Sounds of Bunuru is a proudly inclusive event. The concert will feature Auslan interpreters, ACROD parking and track matting to allow access for people using a wheelchair, walking aid or pram.
No bookings required.

Fremantle ANZAC Day Service
2024-04-25 05:50 - 10:45
Fremantle is a unique location to honour Anzac Day as it was the last Australian experience many soldiers and sailors had before departing our shores to join the war effort overseas.

Anzac Day will commence with a traditional silent Anzac Day Dawn service at the Fremantle War Memorial, home to the plaques honouring the 849 Fremantle servicemen and women who failed to return from WW1. The Fallen Soldier War Memorial in North Fremantle will hold a community service following the Dawn service. The morning commemorations will conclude with the traditional Anzac Day March through the streets of Fremantle finishing at Walyalup Koort.

Dawn Service
Date: Thursday 25 April 2024
Time: 5.50–6.30am
Location: Fremantle War Memorial, Monument Hill
Transport: There will be early trains operating by Transperth for the service. There will also be a shuttle bus taking patrons to and from the train station and Beach St carpark to Monument Hill on the day. VIP’s and those with accessibility requirements will have parking available at Monument Hill accessible from Knutsford St.
North Fremantle Service
Date: Thursday 25 April 2024
Time: 9–9.30am
Location: Fallen Soldiers Memorial Park, cnr Harvest Rd and Queen Victoria St
Transport: There will be limited parking and patrons are encouraged to walk/utilise public transport.
Anzac Day March
Date: Thursday 25 April 2024
Time: 10.15–10.45am
Location: Pioneer Park, Market St, Walyalup Koort
Transport: Patrons should utilise public transport or available City carparks.

City Of Canning ANZAC March and Commemoration
2024-04-25 07:30 - 10:30
The City is proud to host a Memorial Service in partnership with the Canning Districts Sub Branch of the Returned and Services League.
We encourage all to come and show support for the marchers and then join us at the service straight after with light refreshments provided by the Canning City Lions Club and the Sikh Association of WA. This event is free and will be AUSLAN interpreted.
