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This Week's News:
Deaf Education Review Forum
Friday, April 11, 2008 01:19 pm 0 comments
VCOD is hosting a forum in Deaf Education Review at John Lovett Room Vicdeaf. VCOD would like to invite you to come along and hear of the survey responses and experiences of Deaf and hard of hearing people who went through the education system.
Come along on Thursday 10 April, from 6pm to 8pm at Vicdeaf.
NOTE LAST MINUTE CHANGE - VENUE MOVED TO DEAF CHILDREN AUSTRALIA
Pass on the word to your friends or family members.
VCOD Deaf Education Review 2007 / 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008 11:29 am 0 comments
VCOD Deaf Education Review 2007/2008
Online Survey
Dear all
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is having an enquiry into Deaf Education and VCOD is working with this Department to undertake a survey for all deaf and hard of hearing people. The purpose of the survey is to help Dept of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Ministry of Education to understand the views and experiences of Deaf and hard of hearing people who went through the education system. The survey will also allow the Department to compare our responses to responses by parents of deaf or hard of hearing children, teachers and professionals.
VCOD would like to invite you to participate in this survey by completing the on-line survey attached. The survey will take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete and you do not need to provide your name or address.
This survey is open to all Deaf and hard of hearing people, signers and non-signers, oral deaf and deaf with other disability.
Please note: Before doing the survey, it is important for you to read TIPS (Attached file)
Please copy this website link and paste it on the website
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=GYtrAKRCoh9YczvMccBosw_3d_3d
to link to online survey.
The password is vcod07
If possible, it would be great if you could also forward this email to your friends or family members who are deaf / hard of hearing. For those who do not have access to email, please contact Rachel Miers and a printed copy will be mailed to them
The information you provide for the survey is very important to this process and VCOD appreciates your time and support.
If possible, please complete the survey as soon as possible.
This is the first time ever to have a say about our EDUCATION from all Deaf and hard of hearing people. Please help us by completing this survey.
Please feel free to contact Rachel Miers or Therese Pierce for more information, they can be contacted:
Rachel Miers Email: info@vcod.com.au
Therese Pierce Email: t.pierce@unimelb.edu.au
Thanking you for your support
VCOD Community Courses
Thursday, February 21, 2008 02:47 pm 0 comments
VCOD is organising two community courses in March and April. These community courses are to provide Deaf people the opportunity to gain skills in various art and crafts taught by Deaf people.
Make your own Gift Bags and add your personal touch
When: Wednesday 5th March & 12th March (one workshop each participant)
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Where: Fenton Hall (Next to VCOD Office), 597 St Kilda Road Melbourne
Cost: Free
Bring a plate to share and a ruler, Tea and coffee will be provided courtesy of VCOD.
Make your own Necklaces / Bracelets / Door Dangles
When: Thursday 3rd April & 10th April (one workshop each participant)
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Where: Fenton Hall (Next to VCOD Office), 597 St Kilda Road Melbourne
Cost: Free
Bring a plate to share and a ruler, Tea and coffee will be provided courtesy of VCOD.
Thanks goes to Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) for funding this project.
VCOD & Dept of Education and Early Childhood Development Deaf Education Review 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007 04:10 pm 0 comments
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is having an enquiry into Deaf Education and VCOD is working with this Department to undertake a survey for all deaf and hard of hearing people. The purpose of the survey is to help Dept of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Ministry of Education to understand the views and experiences of Deaf and hard of hearing people who went through the education system. The survey will also allow the Department to compare our responses to responses by parents of deaf or hard of hearing children, teachers and professionals.
VCOD would like to invite you to participate in this survey by completing the on-line survey attached. This survey is open to all Deaf and hard of hearing people, signers and non-signers, oral deaf and deaf with other disability.
Please contact Rachel Miers (info@vcod.com.au) for more information and website link to participate in this online survey
This is the first time ever to have a say about our EDUCATION from all Deaf and hard of hearing people. Please help us by completing this survey.
National Week of Deaf People (NWDP) Theme " Communicate IT "
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 04:48 pm 0 comments
13 Oct - Launch of NWDP at Perth WA
69-71 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge Perth WA
6:30-10:00pm
15 Oct - VCOD Open Day & Light Refreshments
597 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
11am - 1pm
16 Oct - "Tell NO-ONE" Movie Foreign Movie Night
Cinema Nova, Lygon Street, Carlton
7pm, Members / Concessions $ 12.00. Non Members $15.00
RSVP essential - admin@vcod.com.au
17 Oct - Deaf Debate "Does Technology make deaf community smaller?"
Golden Gate Hotel, 238 Clarendon Street, Sth Melbourne
$10 RSVP essential - admin@vcod.com.au
Sponsored by Vicdeaf / Auslan interpreted
18 Oct - Primary School Deaf Sports Day
Doncaster Athletic Track, George St, Doncaster
18 Oct - Business Breakfast
The Pavilion Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Pde, East Melbourne
Members $ 30.00 Non Members $ 35.00
RSVP / Payment essential admin@vcod.com.au
Sponsored by Vicdeaf / Auslan Interpreted
19 Oct - Trivia Night - John Pierce Centre
2 Donald Street, Prahran
$7.00 at door admin@jpc.org.au
VCOD III State Deaf Conference
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 04:14 pm 0 comments
Visit the VCOD III State Deaf Conference 2007 website http://www.vcod.com.au/vcodsdc2007/main.html
The conference will cover
o Daisy Muir Oration
o Technology
o Education
o Parent & Youth Views
o Legislation
o Regional and International Issues
o Cochlear Implants
Keynote Speakers
o Andrew Welshe
o Shel Stevens
o Brian Bernal
One Day Registration available, please contact Manager of VCOD info@vcod.com.au
VCOD Dinner - 25 years
VCOD will have a 25 years celebration dinner on Saturday 17th November.
Tickets are selling fast. Tickets will not be sold at door / Non refundable tickets.
Three Course Meal with Drinks at bar prices.
Dress Code: Semi Formal
RSVP 6th November
More information could be found on VCOD SDC website http://www.vcod.com.au/vcodsdc2007/main.html
Australian Deaf Games
Thursday, September 6, 2007 10:19 am 0 comments
Australin Deaf Games
3 - 10 January 2007
Gold Coast, Queensland
check www.austdeafgames.org.au
Early Bird Registration deadline has been extended to Friday 28 September
VCOD AGM 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 01:34 pm 0 comments
VCOD AGM 2007
Date: 13 September 2007 (Thursday night)
Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm start
Where: F J Rose Auditorium,
Deaf Children Australia Building
597 St Kilda Road,
Melbourne VIC
All members are welcome to join us at the Annual General Meeting
Congratulations SignPost
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 04:40 pm 0 comments
SignPost wins “Program of the Year” Award” announced at 2007 Antenna Awards in Federation Square.
It is a fantastic achievement for Signpost. SignPost is produced by National Deaf Television (NDTV), subcommittee of AAD and is managed by a group of incredibly talented volunteers. Caroline Conlon accepted the award on behalf of this talented team and exclaimed that Signpost is here to stay!
On behalf from VCOD, Congratulations to SignPost!
VCOD
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 12:09 pm 0 comments
VCOD Board recently reviewed our Vision and Mission Statements to reflect the current and future directions of the organisation.
Vision Statement:
A Voice for Deaf Victorians.
Mission Statement:
Victorian Council of Deaf People is a non-profit organisation led and managed by Deaf people through provision of advocacy and information services to strengthen community participation and quality of life for Deaf Victorians.
Deaf Education Review Forum
Friday, April 11, 2008 01:19 pm 0 comments
VCOD is hosting a forum in Deaf Education Review at John Lovett Room Vicdeaf. VCOD would like to invite you to come along and hear of the survey responses and experiences of Deaf and hard of hearing people who went through the education system.
Come along on Thursday 10 April, from 6pm to 8pm at Vicdeaf.
NOTE LAST MINUTE CHANGE - VENUE MOVED TO DEAF CHILDREN AUSTRALIA
Pass on the word to your friends or family members.
VCOD Deaf Education Review 2007 / 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008 11:29 am 0 comments
VCOD Deaf Education Review 2007/2008
Online Survey
Dear all
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is having an enquiry into Deaf Education and VCOD is working with this Department to undertake a survey for all deaf and hard of hearing people. The purpose of the survey is to help Dept of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Ministry of Education to understand the views and experiences of Deaf and hard of hearing people who went through the education system. The survey will also allow the Department to compare our responses to responses by parents of deaf or hard of hearing children, teachers and professionals.
VCOD would like to invite you to participate in this survey by completing the on-line survey attached. The survey will take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete and you do not need to provide your name or address.
This survey is open to all Deaf and hard of hearing people, signers and non-signers, oral deaf and deaf with other disability.
Please note: Before doing the survey, it is important for you to read TIPS (Attached file)
Please copy this website link and paste it on the website
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=GYtrAKRCoh9YczvMccBosw_3d_3d
to link to online survey.
The password is vcod07
If possible, it would be great if you could also forward this email to your friends or family members who are deaf / hard of hearing. For those who do not have access to email, please contact Rachel Miers and a printed copy will be mailed to them
The information you provide for the survey is very important to this process and VCOD appreciates your time and support.
If possible, please complete the survey as soon as possible.
This is the first time ever to have a say about our EDUCATION from all Deaf and hard of hearing people. Please help us by completing this survey.
Please feel free to contact Rachel Miers or Therese Pierce for more information, they can be contacted:
Rachel Miers Email: info@vcod.com.au
Therese Pierce Email: t.pierce@unimelb.edu.au
Thanking you for your support
VCOD Community Courses
Thursday, February 21, 2008 02:47 pm 0 comments
VCOD is organising two community courses in March and April. These community courses are to provide Deaf people the opportunity to gain skills in various art and crafts taught by Deaf people.
Make your own Gift Bags and add your personal touch
When: Wednesday 5th March & 12th March (one workshop each participant)
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Where: Fenton Hall (Next to VCOD Office), 597 St Kilda Road Melbourne
Cost: Free
Bring a plate to share and a ruler, Tea and coffee will be provided courtesy of VCOD.
Make your own Necklaces / Bracelets / Door Dangles
When: Thursday 3rd April & 10th April (one workshop each participant)
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Where: Fenton Hall (Next to VCOD Office), 597 St Kilda Road Melbourne
Cost: Free
Bring a plate to share and a ruler, Tea and coffee will be provided courtesy of VCOD.
Thanks goes to Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) for funding this project.
VCOD & Dept of Education and Early Childhood Development Deaf Education Review 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007 04:10 pm 0 comments
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is having an enquiry into Deaf Education and VCOD is working with this Department to undertake a survey for all deaf and hard of hearing people. The purpose of the survey is to help Dept of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Ministry of Education to understand the views and experiences of Deaf and hard of hearing people who went through the education system. The survey will also allow the Department to compare our responses to responses by parents of deaf or hard of hearing children, teachers and professionals.
VCOD would like to invite you to participate in this survey by completing the on-line survey attached. This survey is open to all Deaf and hard of hearing people, signers and non-signers, oral deaf and deaf with other disability.
Please contact Rachel Miers (info@vcod.com.au) for more information and website link to participate in this online survey
This is the first time ever to have a say about our EDUCATION from all Deaf and hard of hearing people. Please help us by completing this survey.
National Week of Deaf People (NWDP) Theme " Communicate IT "
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 04:48 pm 0 comments
13 Oct - Launch of NWDP at Perth WA
69-71 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge Perth WA
6:30-10:00pm
15 Oct - VCOD Open Day & Light Refreshments
597 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
11am - 1pm
16 Oct - "Tell NO-ONE" Movie Foreign Movie Night
Cinema Nova, Lygon Street, Carlton
7pm, Members / Concessions $ 12.00. Non Members $15.00
RSVP essential - admin@vcod.com.au
17 Oct - Deaf Debate "Does Technology make deaf community smaller?"
Golden Gate Hotel, 238 Clarendon Street, Sth Melbourne
$10 RSVP essential - admin@vcod.com.au
Sponsored by Vicdeaf / Auslan interpreted
18 Oct - Primary School Deaf Sports Day
Doncaster Athletic Track, George St, Doncaster
18 Oct - Business Breakfast
The Pavilion Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Pde, East Melbourne
Members $ 30.00 Non Members $ 35.00
RSVP / Payment essential admin@vcod.com.au
Sponsored by Vicdeaf / Auslan Interpreted
19 Oct - Trivia Night - John Pierce Centre
2 Donald Street, Prahran
$7.00 at door admin@jpc.org.au
VCOD III State Deaf Conference
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 04:14 pm 0 comments
Visit the VCOD III State Deaf Conference 2007 website http://www.vcod.com.au/vcodsdc2007/main.html
The conference will cover
o Daisy Muir Oration
o Technology
o Education
o Parent & Youth Views
o Legislation
o Regional and International Issues
o Cochlear Implants
Keynote Speakers
o Andrew Welshe
o Shel Stevens
o Brian Bernal
One Day Registration available, please contact Manager of VCOD info@vcod.com.au
VCOD Dinner - 25 years
VCOD will have a 25 years celebration dinner on Saturday 17th November.
Tickets are selling fast. Tickets will not be sold at door / Non refundable tickets.
Three Course Meal with Drinks at bar prices.
Dress Code: Semi Formal
RSVP 6th November
More information could be found on VCOD SDC website http://www.vcod.com.au/vcodsdc2007/main.html
Australian Deaf Games
Thursday, September 6, 2007 10:19 am 0 comments
Australin Deaf Games
3 - 10 January 2007
Gold Coast, Queensland
check www.austdeafgames.org.au
Early Bird Registration deadline has been extended to Friday 28 September
VCOD AGM 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 01:34 pm 0 comments
VCOD AGM 2007
Date: 13 September 2007 (Thursday night)
Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm start
Where: F J Rose Auditorium,
Deaf Children Australia Building
597 St Kilda Road,
Melbourne VIC
All members are welcome to join us at the Annual General Meeting
Congratulations SignPost
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 04:40 pm 0 comments
SignPost wins “Program of the Year” Award” announced at 2007 Antenna Awards in Federation Square.
It is a fantastic achievement for Signpost. SignPost is produced by National Deaf Television (NDTV), subcommittee of AAD and is managed by a group of incredibly talented volunteers. Caroline Conlon accepted the award on behalf of this talented team and exclaimed that Signpost is here to stay!
On behalf from VCOD, Congratulations to SignPost!
VCOD
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 12:09 pm 0 comments
VCOD Board recently reviewed our Vision and Mission Statements to reflect the current and future directions of the organisation.
Vision Statement:
A Voice for Deaf Victorians.
Mission Statement:
Victorian Council of Deaf People is a non-profit organisation led and managed by Deaf people through provision of advocacy and information services to strengthen community participation and quality of life for Deaf Victorians.