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

    Web: www.ableaustralia.org.au

• 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/

• Other useful organisations (eg government departments, support agencies)

  • 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

• Auslan Practice Groups

  • 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

  • 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"

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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:

    • Bradley Snowden
      SMS: +61 400 256 773
      Email: brad_snowy17@hotmail.com
    • Lyn Maskey
      Email: lyn.maskey@gmail.com

    Fax: (02) 4942 1096

    Web: www.c3victory.org.au

  • 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

    Web: c3churchryde.com.au/deaf-church/

  • 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:

    • Matthew Thornley
      SMS: +61 439 368 483
    • Hans Smit
      Mob: +61 419 255 890

  • 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

    Web: http://www.ephpheta.org.au/calendar.shtml

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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:

    • Bradley Snowden
      SMS: +61 400 256 773
    • Joe Casey
      SMS: +61 418 979 858

    Email: hunter.valley.deaf.ministry@gmail.com

  • 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

    • 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/

  • 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

    Web: www.northrocksanglican.org.au/deaf_auslan

  • 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