DeafACT

Open captioned movies at Hoyts this week (June 12-17)

Masters of the Universe
Saturday Morning @ Belconnen and Woden

Disclosure Day
Sunday afternoon @ Belconnen and Woden
Tuesday evening @ Belconnen and Woden

Please check the Hoyts website for exact movie times.

Keen to play Touch Footy at the Aus Deaf Games in July?

We are still looking for players to create a third team, please reach out if you have any questions

Otherwise please head over to the ADG website and register your interest to play!

https://austdeafgames.org.au/registrations-open-may-1/

Job Vacancies: Itinerant Teacher - Hearing
Full-time Permanent

https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/education/permanent/48830,-several

Just a moment...

Open captioned movies at Hoyts this week
(May 30-June 2)

Saturday Morning @ Woden - Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Sunday afternoon @ Belconnen and Woden - Finding Emily

Tuesday evening @ Belconnen and Woden - Michael

Please check the Hoyts website for exact movie times.

The Sign on Screen Festival starts tomorrow night. For more information and to book your free tickets visit http://nfsa.gov.au/whats-on/sign-on-screen

Revolution on screen: Sign on Screen Festival celebrates Deaf-led cinema Launching at the National Film and Sound Archive this weekend, the Sign on Screen Festival aims to celebrate Deaf perspectives.

Deaf Australia is excited to continue our Community Consultation Roadshow across Australia in May & June 2026.

WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM DEAF AUSTRALIA?

Do you have feedback, ideas, or stories to share? Come and tell us what matters most to you.

These sessions will help shape the future of Deaf Australia. Our Board members will be there to meet you, listen, and hear directly from the community.

This event is free to attend but please RSVP to assist with planning of session.
https://deafaustralia.org.au/events/dcc-roadshow

Coffs Harbour
🗓️ 28 May 2026
⏰ 6 pm – 9 pm

Newcastle
🗓️ 30 May 2026
⏰ 10 am – 12 pm

Central Coast
🗓️ 31 May 2026
⏰ 11 am - 1 pm

Perth
🗓️ 5 June 2026
⏰ 6 pm - 9 pm

🗓️ 6 June 2026
⏰ 2 pm - 5 pm

Canberra
🗓️ 12 June 2026
⏰ 6 pm - 9 pm

Wollongong
🗓️ 13 June 2026
⏰ 2 pm - 5 pm

Please share this with your friends, family, and colleagues. When more of us come together, Deaf Australia grows stronger for all of us.

What smoke alarm do you use? If you're over 65 and have significant hearing loss, ACT Fire and Rescue can provide and install one for free.

Standard smoke alarms failed Anthany (but that won't happen again) | Region Canberra Unbeknownst to him, the gas burner was on when Anthany placed the plastic microwave cover on top of it. His…

Auslan Interpreters confirmed
RSVP required

Come along and let them know what you think about the changes to NDIS

The Government has announced some big changes to the NDIS, which will be felt locally and will require the ACT Government to deliver more services.

We want to hear your perspectives, your questions and your concerns, so we can bring them back to the Senate and the ACT Legislative Assembly.

RSVP via the link in below

via https://www.davidpocock.com.au/2026_town_hall_ndis_changes

This is really disappointing for all Deaf sport not just Deaf cricket.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/cricket-australia-inclusive-blind-deaf-disabled-programs-funding

Deaf and blind cricketers angered by changes to Cricket Australia's funding Significant changes to how Cricket Australia funds Deaf, blind and intellectually disabled teams prompt concern from players and advocates.