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Wendy Daley, an older woman with white hair in a black shirt, gestures towards a sign behind her that says 'be whatever you want to be'. She is smiling brightly.
Posted inEducation

Giving Deaf students a voice in higher ed

by daniellekFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Staff at Charles Sturt University are learning Auslan to provide a more inclusive student experience for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. It’s thanks to a partnership with TAFE […]

Three people stand in a row, holding official looking papers. There is a presentation on a screen behind them that tells us this is the signing ceremony for the Shepherd Centre's activities in Japan.
Posted inNews

Shepherd Centre heads to Japan

by daniellekNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

The Shepherd Centre has officially signed a partnership to share its more than 50 years of expertise with Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture Hospital.  The partnership aims to improve outcomes for Japanese […]

A group of young children, most in royal blue graduation robes. They are all very young.
Posted inEducation

Graduation season kicks off at The Shepherd Centre

by daniellekNovember 12, 2024November 14, 2024

Seven Deaf children, aged 5-6 years old, will be graduating from The Shepherd Centre‘s early intervention program and getting ready for their next adventure – big school.  Their graduation showcase […]

A dark-skinned man in a blue tshirt signs and smiles.
Posted inAssistive Technology

New Auslan News Pilot to support the Deaf community

by daniellekSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024

The Federal Government is launching a pilot news program – Auslan90 – for the Deaf community, delivered in partnership with Deaf Connect and SBS. The Auslan90 pilot will include daily […]

A group of people, all in suits and professional dress, stand for an official portrait on a red floor in front of a teal and yellow background.
Posted inSpecial Events

Nation’s oldest Deaf society celebrates milestone

by daniellekSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024

Expression Australia, the nation’s oldest Deaf Society has been recognised for 140 years of service to the Deaf and hard of hearing community with a celebratory event at Government House […]

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