Deaf-related Service Organisations
Our community is incredibly diverse with a range of sports organisations, religious groups, small businesses, artistic groups and much more. There is something to for everyone so get involved. If you would like to see your organisation or business on our list, email us.
Deaf-related Service Organisations
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Able Australia
Able Australia is committed to support the interests and needs of people with multiple disabilities including deafblindness.
Email: info@ableaustralia.org.au
Ph (voice): (03) 9882 7055
TTY: (03) 9882 6786
Fax: (03) 9882 9210
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Deaf Social and Sports Groups
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Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Storytime is held at Glebe Library every Saturday during school terms 2pm - 2.45pm
Bring your preschooler to this fun session of storytelling and craft! Suitable for deaf and hearing children, storytime fosters a love of reading, literacy skills and social interaction in readiness for school.Web: https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/auslan-and-english-storytime-glebe-library
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Australian Deaf, Hearing Impaired & Friends Online
An online website for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired and their friends.
Email: admin@adfhonline.com
Web: www.adhfonline.com/
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Other useful organisations (eg government departments, support agencies)
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Accessible Arts
Accessible Arts promotes full inclusion, access and cultural opportunities in the arts for people with disabilities through advocacy, education and information, supporting people with disabilities who want to become professional artists, training arts workers who wish to work with artists with disabilities and a range of other services provided across NSW.
Email: info@aarts.net.au
Ph (voice): (02) 9251 6499
Fax: (02) 9251 6422
Web: www.aarts.net.au
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HEARnet
Email: glawrence@hearingcrc.org
Ph (voice): 03 9035 3987
Mob: 0431 426 623
Fax: 03 9347 9736
Web: www.hearnet.org.au
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Auslan Practice Groups
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Central Coast
This group is organised in conjunction with Central Coast Deaf Group, to help students from TAFE, DEN and Uni mix with more Deaf people. Everyone (from beginners to interpreters) is warmly welcomed.
Email: jankune@hotmail.com
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Glebe
The perfect Saturday morning - some signing practice and a short stroll to Glebe markets.
Where: Broadway Shopping Centre Food Court
When: Every second Sat morning, 10am-12pm
Skill level: Would suit CIA II or III students, and some community course students.
Getting there: 3 hours free parking if coming by car. Bike parking available at Bay Street entrance beneath escalator, beside car down ramp Harris Farm level, and near exit to car park on Francis Street. Take Parramatta Road Broadway or Glebe buses if coming by public transport.
How to get involved: via Facebook (www.facebook.com) - search for the group “Auslan Practice Group @ Broadway, Sydney"
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Liverpool
One of the oldest groups in Sydney - they have been meeting for over 16 years.
Where: Liverpool Library
When: Every Friday, 10am-12pm
Skill level: Class-style group, suitable for beginners (community level)
How to get involved: Contact Liverpool Library
Email: libraryevents@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
Ph (voice): (02) 8711 7177
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Penrith
Saturday morning Auslan chat and coffee.
Where: Theodores Café, 474 High St, Penrith 2750
When: Every Saturday, 9am-12pm
Skill level: Class-style group, suitable for beginners (community level)
How to get involved: Contact Coordinator, Sean Sewell
SMS: 0415 205 877
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Penrith Deaf Coffee Group
Every 3rd Friday of each month Penrith Deaf Coffee Group meets. This group has been running for the last 35years and is now oldest group in Penrith.
Meets in Time starts at 11 am till whatever area Contact for info Sean Sewell 0415205877sms only
Where: Penrith Plaza, just across from Penrith Station
When: Every 3rd Friday of each month, 11am. Except public holidays and December, restarts February each year
How to get involved: Contact Coordinator, Sean Sewell
SMS: 0415205877
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Sydney - Art Gallery of NSW
On the last Sunday of every month there is a free Auslan interpreted tour at the Art Gallery of NSW. To coincide with this a new coffee and practice group has started.
Where: Art Gallery of NSW Coffee Shop
When: Last Sunday of the month - practice from 12.30pm then tour from 1.30pm
Skill level: All skill levels welcome
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Deaf Access at Churches in NSW
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C3 Church Victory - Charlestown
Where: Reading Cinema Charlestown Square Charlestown NSW 2290
When: Sunday 9:00am and 6:00 pm
Note: Interpreters provided on both services
Contact Person:
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Bradley Snowden
SMS: +61 400 256 773
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Lyn Maskey
Email: lyn.maskey@gmail.com
Fax: (02) 4942 1096
Web: www.c3victory.org.au
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Bradley Snowden
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C3 Ryde Deaf Pentecostal Church
Where: 89 Blaxland Road, Ryde 2112
When:
- 1st Sunday – Deaf Service at 1:30pm
- 2nd Sunday – Interpreted Service at 10:30am
- 3rd Sunday – Bible Study at 1:30pm
- 4th Sunday – Interpreted Service at 10:30am
Contact Person: Alex Nyam
SMS: +61 405 266 761
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Deaf Christian Fellowship
Where: St Marys Presbyterian Community Church, 14 Marsden Street, St Marys
When: Auslan service every Sunday at 11.30am
Note: Fellowship lunch after the service in the hall (bring a plate of food to share)
Contact Person:
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Matthew Thornley
SMS: +61 439 368 483 -
Hans Smit
Mob: +61 419 255 890
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Matthew Thornley
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Ephpheta Centre
When:
- 1st Sunday – Punchbowl
- 2nd Sunday alternates Gosford/Manly
- 3rd Sunday – Seven Hills
- 4th week Saturday Vigil – Revesby
Note: please contact Ephpheta Centre for details in case of changes
Contact Person: Stephen Lawlor
Ph (voice): 02 9708 1396
TTY: 02 9708 6904
Fax: 02 9709 5638
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Hunter Valley Deaf Ministry
Where: The Grove -130 Garden Grove Parade, Adamstown, Newcastle NSW
When: Every 1st and 3rd week of the month, service start 1:30pm
Note: Located upstairs Meeting Room
Contact Person:
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Bradley Snowden
SMS: +61 400 256 773 -
Joe Casey
SMS: +61 418 979 858
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Bradley Snowden
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Inspire Church
Inspire Church, Australian Christian Churches (ACC), Assemblies of God
Where: Cnr Spire Crt and Hoxton Park Rd, Hoxton Park
When:
- Sunday 10.30am – Deaf Service
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Sunday 6pm – Interpreted Service
- Tuesday 7.30pm – Bible study
Contact Person: Pastor Stan Grimmett
Email: stanley.grimmett@inspirechurch.com.au
SMS: +61 439 640 656
Web: http://inspirechurch.org/liverpool/ministries/deaf-church/
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North Rocks Anglican Church
Where: North Rocks Public School hall, corner of North Rocks Rd and Barclay Rd, North Rocks
When:
- 2nd and 4th Sunday, 6pm – Auslan preaching service
- Every other Sunday, 6pm – interpreted service
- Tuesday 7.30pm – Deaf Bible study
Note: Hearing church members are learning Auslan
Contact Person: Darren Kirkegard
Email: Darren.Kirkegard@gmail.com
SMS: +61 432 900 904
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Penrith Church
Penrith Church
Where: St Pauls Grammer School, Taylors Rd, Cranebrook NSW
When: 9:30am Sunday – Interpreted service
Note: Other services interpreted by special appointment
Contact Person: Sean Sewell (sms only)
Email: sewell_sean@hotmail.com
SMS: +61 415 205 877
Web: www.rcc.org.au
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