VIP Auslan

DBWA Connect
2025-06-18 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-06-04 12:30 - 15:00 (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 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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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 - 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

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 - 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

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 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#

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

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
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

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
2024-12-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-04 12:30 - 16:00, 2024-11-20 12:30 - 16:00, 2024-11-06 12:30 - 16:00
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
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.

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

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

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

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!
