DECEMBER 2012
Damian’s Welcome
I am pleased to announce that WADS has
had a very successful and productive
beginning to this year. This includes progress
on our organisation's Integration and
Sustainability Review. The review is being
conducted by an external company, Matrix
on Board, to assess WADS' future
capabilities to service the needs of the Deaf
and hard of hearing in WA. We appreciate
the Disability Services Commission's funding
to conduct the review.
National Week of Deaf People 2012
Society
Directory
As part of the review, Matrix on Board has
Damian Lacey
consulted with various stakeholder groups,
including staff and management, deaf and hearing community representatives, industry
professionals and government representatives, to develop a well-rounded assessment of the
organisation. The report will be presented to the Board in April. Once this is received,
meetings will be organised so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
further discussions.
The review includes a comparison between WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
Australia. There are similarities and differences between the organisations, which helps to
highlight WADS' unique strengths in the state, but also the serious disadvantages and
challenges that we face.
The New Year also marked the halfway point of our 2010/2011 business plan. So far WADS
is doing very well in all areas and services have performed at or above expectations.
As you know, there have been changes in the Business Development department and in the
area of fundraising. I would like to thank Marisa for her contributions. After reviewing the
business development strategy, Michael Andersen, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at
Deaf Children Australia, will manage the Business Development unit together with Cyndy and
with the support of the local staff. These arrangements will be reviewed following the
outcomes of the Matrix review.
Head Office:
Suite 46
5 Aberdeen Street,
EAST PERTH, 6004
PO BOX 8558
PERTH BC 6849
TEL: (08) 9441 2677
TTY: (08) 9441 2655
FAX: (08) 9441 2616
[email protected]
Regional Office:
2 Eliot Street
BUNBURY, 6231
PO BOX 1917,
BUNBURY, 6231
TEL: (08) 9791 8032
TTY: (08) 9791 8034
FAX: (08) 9791 8032
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org.au
www.wadeaf.org.au
Donation Hotline
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Damian Lacey
Chief Executive Officer
We hope you enjoy reading the first edition of WADS’ Deaf
Magazine in 2011!
This really is the Deaf Community's magazine. Articles are
either written by Deaf people, are about Deaf people or are of
interest to the community. If you have any stories or events
that you would like to share for the next edition of Deaf
Magazine, you can email us at [email protected]. We look
forward to receiving your contributions.
You can also visit us online at www.wadeaf.org.au or find us on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/wadeaf
Happy reading!
Disclaimer:
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Damian’s Welcome
Damian’s Message
I am pleased to announce that WADS has
had a very successful and productive
beginning to this year. This includes progress
on our organisation's Integration and
Sustainability Review. The review is being
conducted by an external company, Matrix
on Board, to assess WADS' future
capabilities to service the needs of the Deaf
and hard of hearing in WA. We appreciate
the Disability Services Commission's funding
to conduct the review.
Damian Lacey
As part of the review, Matrix on Board has
Society
Damian Lacey
consulted
withMag.
various stakeholder groups,
of Deaf
Welcome to the December edition
Directory
including staff and management, deaf and hearing community representatives, industry
professionals
and government representatives, to develop a well-rounded assessment of the
Thank you to all who attended
our recent Annual
organisation.
The report
will be presented to the Board in April. Once this is received,
General Meeting and a special
thanks to Tony
Simpson
meetings will be
organised
who spoke to us about the Government’s
plans
for a so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
discussions.
consultation through a “Greenfurther
Paper”
on the future
of the house on the hill. We expect
the
to abe
The review paper
includes
comparison between WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
available early December. Australia. There are similarities and differences between the organisations, which helps to
highlight WADS' unique strengths in the state, but also the serious disadvantages and
Tony Simpson
At the AGM we said farewell to
Evelyn O’Meara
after
challenges
that we face.
seven years as a Board member.
Evelyn’s
experience
The New
Year also
marked the halfway point of our 2010/2011 business plan. So far WADS
as a HR manager was greatlyisvalued
by
the
and and services have performed at or above expectations.
doing very wellBoard
in all areas
her contribution will be missed. We also welcomed
As you know, there have been changes in the Business Development department and in the
Geoffrey Smith as a new Board member. Geoffrey
area of fundraising. I would like to thank Marisa for her contributions. After reviewing the
brings his own personal experience
of profound
business development strategy, Michael Andersen, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at
deafness together with his professional
background
Deaf Children Australia, will manage the Business Development unit together with Cyndy and
as a teacher of the deaf and librarian.
He
alsoofcomes
with the support
the local staff. These arrangements will be reviewed following the
from Bunbury and I am sure will
make
a
contribution
on
outcomes of the Matrix review.
behalf of the people in regional Western Australia.
Evelyn O’Meara
I am also pleased to advise that the Governor of WA,
His Excellency Malcolm McCusker AO CVO QC,
Head
Office: our invitation to become Patron of our
has
accepted
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organisation. Our Society has
enjoyed
the patronage
Chief
Executive
Officer
5 Aberdeen Street,
ofEAST
past
WA
Governors
and
we
are
very
pleased
that
PERTH, 6004
this
tradition
will
continue.
PO BOX 8558
PERTH BC 6849
TEL: (08) 9441 2677
TTY: (08) 9441 2655
FAX: (08) 9441 2616
[email protected]
Regional Office:
2 Eliot Street
BUNBURY, 6231
PO BOX 1917,
BUNBURY, 6231
TEL: (08) 9791 8032
TTY: (08) 9791 8034
FAX: (08) 9791 8032
wadeafbunbury@wadeaf.
org.au
www.wadeaf.org.au
Donation Hotline
Damian Lacey
(08) 9441 2677
We hope you enjoy reading the first edition of WADS’ Deaf
Magazine in 2011!
This really is the Deaf Community's magazine. Articles are
either written by Deaf people,
are about
Geoffrey
Smith Deaf people or are of
interest to the community. If you have any stories or events
that you would like to share for the next edition of Deaf
Magazine, you can email us at [email protected]. We look
forward to receiving your contributions.
You can also visit us online at www.wadeaf.org.au or find us on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/wadeaf
Happy reading!
Disclaimer:
Graham
O’Neil
Deaf Magazine contains opinions from many contributors that do not necessarily reflect
the views of the WA Deaf Society.
Chief Executive Officer
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Damian’s Welcome
Cyndy’s Message
From My Desk
Kevin Campbel : Operations Manager.
am pleased
to announce
WADS
has
included
development of
I commenced at the WAI Deaf
Society
as the that This
had a very successful and employment
productive services for exnew State Manager in September last year.
beginning to this year. This includes progress
offenders and people with low
I have thoroughly enjoyed my on
time our
here organisation's
at WADS so far Integration and
literacy
and/or
job skills.
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would
you believe
thatI Ihave
have now been at WADS
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and I am slowly meeting peopleSustainability
from the DeafReview.
community.
also
been
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board
member
for you’re having fun.
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12
months.Time
sure
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when
I thank everyone for your warmconducted
welcome. by an external company, Matrix
It
has
been
a
very
enjoyable
and
fun filled year for me.
various
organisations
in
similar
on Board, to assess WADS' future
community
services
sectors.
To give you some backgroundcapabilities
about me, to
I have
over
service
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years of senior management experience
the not-forand hard ofinhearing
in WA.AGM
We appreciate
I now2012
look forward to working with you all to develop new
profit area, particularly in the mental
health, Services
disabilityCommission's
and In reflection
the Disability
funding
there support
has been
lot accomplished
which
ways to better
ouraWA
Deaf people, their
families,
to conduct
therun
review.
employment sectors. Most recently
I have
my own has been highlighted in our Annual Report 2012.
educators, and Deaf industry professionals.
senior
consultant company, working
with
As part of
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on AGM
Boardwas
has held on 30 October 2012 and was
Society
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LaceySimpson,
various
stakeholder
groups,
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Finally,
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like to
this
opportunity
to thank Geoff
well attended
by over
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attendees.
Tony
Directory
including
staff
and
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deaf
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hearing
community
representatives,
and procedures.
MLA,
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and commitment
to the
professionals and government
representatives,
to
develop
a
well-rounded
assessment
the
of the
Government
of the
Cottesloe
Society
and wishabout
him the
and future
his family
well
as they of
settle
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the
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Services
organisation. The report willproperty,“
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presented
to the Board
April. Once this is received,
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Hill”.
into
Commission, Good Samaritan
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meetings
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be
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service. Along with
further discussions.
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my teams, I have been fortunate
help develop
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review to
includes
a comparison
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and run some pioneering programs
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and
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areto,
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between the organisations, which helps to
$30,000
raised in donations.
Cyndy Johnson
assist, people in need.
highlight WADS' unique strengths
thecommencing
state, but also
the serious
disadvantages
and
We are in
now
preparations
for our
annual
State Manager
challenges that we face.
Christmas Appeal which we are hopeful will be well
supported
theofpublic.
The New Year also marked the
halfway by
point
our 2010/2011 business plan. So far WADS
is doing very well in all areas and services have performed at or above expectations.
Crossing Borders camp for Deaf Teenagers
Bendigo
Bank
Seniors
Week
Festival
As you know, there have been
changes in the
Business
Development
department
and in the
In January, 50 Deaf and hard of hearing
to Crossing
Borders
camp
inher
Anglesea,
for
areviewing
week
fun
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was
great
to be
with Victoria
Senior’s
week
whereof the
area of teenagers
fundraising.went
I would
toreally
thank
Marisa
forinvolved
contributions.
After
Michaela
Sloan
and
I
attended
the
Seniors
Week
luncheon
and adventure.
business development strategy, Michael Andersen, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at
which was
held in ourDevelopment
Community Centre.
The sponsors
Deaf Children
Australia,Australia
will manage
together
and
Crossing Borders is a camp organised
by Deaf Children
andthe
theBusiness
Deaf Society of NSW, unit
for Deaf
and with
hardCyndy
of hearing
for
this
event
were
Bendigo
Bank,
the
WA
Deaf
Recreation
with
the
support
of
the
local
staff.
These
arrangements
will
be
reviewed
following
the
14-17 year olds. Kids came from all over Australia, including Victoria,
New(WADRA)
South Wales,
Queensland
and one(WADS).
from Western
Association
and the
WA Deaf Society
A
outcomes of the Matrix review.
Australia.
good time was had by one and all.
Fifteen year old Megan Wilkinson was the only person from Western Australia at camp. She goes to boarding school in Perth,
I wish everyone a safe Christmas and look forward to
but her parents live in Broome.
giving my next update in the New Year.
“I wanted
to come to camp to meet new friends and see the old ones that I knew from years ago. You don't get to meet
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at least,” Megan said.
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Damian’s Welcome
National Week of Deaf Pepole 2012
I am pleased to announce that WADS has
had a very successful and productive
beginning to this year. This includes progress
on our organisation's Integration and
Sustainability Review. The review is being
conducted by an external company, Matrix
on Board, to assess WADS' future
capabilities to service the needs of the Deaf
and hard of hearing in WA. We appreciate
the Disability Services Commission's funding
to conduct the review.
20th Oct 2012 - 26th Oct 2012
Society
Directory
20th October 2012
Saturday
As part of the review, Matrix on Board has
Damian Lacey
consulted with various stakeholder groups,
including staff and management, deaf and hearing community representatives, industry
professionals
government
a well-rounded
22nd October
2012 assessment of the
21stand
October
2012 representatives, to develop
organisation. The report will be presented to the Board in April. Once this is received,
meetings will be organised so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
further discussions.
Sunday
Monday
NWDP Launch at
Perth City & Kings
Professional Evening
The review includes a comparison between WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
House on the Hill Australia. Park
Tour
withtheRobert
Adam
There areBus
similarities
and with
differences between
organisations,
which helps to
highlight WADS' unique strengths in the state, but also the serious disadvantages and
Interpreters
On the Saturday, we held a BBQchallenges
On Monday evening we had an
that we face.
launch at the House on the Hill.
evening with Robert Adam, who
YearSunday,
also marked
the halfway
2010/2011
business
plan.from
So far
47 people
from thepoint
Deafof ourwas
Presentation were made by fourThe New On
presenting
via Skype
theWADS
is
doing
very
well
in
all
areas
and
services
have
performed
at
or
above
expectations.
community
took
a
bus
tour
around
community members; Ms Rae
UK. Fortunately, modern technology
Perth.
It was
a lovely
day and was
Gibson, ex student of the HouseAs
onyou know,
allows
us to utilise department
the skills andand in the
there
have
been changes
in the Business
Development
enjoyed
by
all
who
attended.
We
the Hill; Mr Steve Watson, Principal
of
experiences
of
people
evenreviewing
if they
area of fundraising. I would like to thank Marisa for her contributions. After
the
all
learnt
some
new
and
interesting
WA Institute of Deaf Education; Mrs
are
thousands
of
kilometres
business development strategy, Michael Andersen, Fundraising and Marketingaway!
Manager at
information about our home town of
Mavis Fisher, Volunteer memberDeaf
of the
Mr Adam’s presentation
to and
Children Australia, will manage the Business Development
unit togetherappealed
with Cyndy
Perth. We were fortunate to have four
history collection for the House on
the
a
wide
audience
including
some
of
with the interpreters
support of working
the localonstaff.
These
will be reviewed following the
the bus;
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Hill and Mr Richard Gray, President of
the following people: Deaf people,
outcomeson
ofthe
thetop
Matrix
review.
deck and 2 on the bottom
WA Deaf Society.
Auslan students, interpreters,
deck! The highlight of the day was
Teachers of the Deaf and staff from
when the bus stopped in front of the
Deaf organisations. Mr Robert Adam
WA Deaf Society’s first premises on
reminded us about the right of people
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edition
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Damian’s Welcome
Cyndy’s Message
National Week of Deaf Pepole 2012
am pleased
to announce
WADS
has
included
development of
I commenced at the WAI Deaf
Society
as the that This
had
a
very
successful
and
productive
20th
Oct
2012
26th
Oct
2012
employment services for exnew State Manager in September last year.
beginning to this year. This includes progress
offenders and people with low
I have thoroughly enjoyed my on
time our
here organisation's
at WADS so far Integration and
literacy and/or job skills. I have
The review is being
and I am slowly meeting peopleSustainability
from the DeafReview.
community.
also been a board member for
I thank everyone for your warmconducted
welcome. by an external company, Matrix
various
organisations in similar
on Board, to assess WADS'
future
community
To give you some backgroundcapabilities
about me, to
I have
over
service
the10needs of the Deaf services sectors.
years of senior management experience
the not-forand hard ofinhearing
in WA. We appreciate
I now look forward to working with you all to develop new
profit area, particularly in the mental
health, Services
disabilityCommission's
and
the Disability
funding
ways to better support our WA Deaf people, their families,
to
conduct
the
review.
employment sectors. Most recently I have run my own
educators, and Deaf industry professionals.
senior
consultant company, working
with
As part of
theemployment
review, Matrix on Board has
Society
Damian
Lacey to thank Geoff
various
stakeholder
groups,
service organisations to assistconsulted
their HR, with
writing
policies
Finally,
I would like to take this
opportunity
Directory
including
staff
and
management,
deaf
and
hearing
community
representatives,
and procedures.
Manton for all of his hard work and commitmentindustry
to the
professionals
and
government
representatives,
to develop
a well-rounded
assessment
the
Society and wish
him Ocotber
and
his2012
family well
as they of
settle
24th Ocotber 2012
25th Ocotber 2012
26th
Before that, I have worked for
the
Disability
Services
organisation. The report will beback
presented
to the Board in April. Once this is received,
into Melbourne.
Commission, Good Samaritan
Industries
Ruah so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
meetings
will beand
organised
Workright mental health employment
service. Along with
further discussions.
my teams, I have been fortunate
help develop
Theenough
review to
includes
a comparison between WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
and run some pioneering programs
to
reach
out
to,
and movie
Australia. The
There
arecaptioned
similarities
and differences
which helps to
open
screened between the organisations,Cyndy
Johnson
assist, people in need.
highlight WADS'
unique
the state, but also the serious disadvantages
and
on the night
wasstrengths
“Kath andinKim.”
State
Manager
Following tradition, Friday night
challengesUnfortunately,
that we face.due to technical issues
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
50+ Club and Youth Open Captioning
May the best sporting
from Shenton
team win.
College Deaf
saw our usual games night, ‘May
thehalfway
scheduled
Education Centre The New with
Yearthe
alsocaptioning
marked the
point of ourthe
2010/2011
business
plan.
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WADS
Best Team
Win.’ This
event
was
movie, Taken 2, was unable to be
is doing very well in all areas and services have performed
at
or
above
expectations.
coordinated by Josie Hodgetts, who
The audience
were Deaf
quite
Crossing
Bordersshown.
camp
for
Teenagers
at Deaf Community
did aDevelopment
marvellous job.
Attendance
was
As you know,
there have
been
in the Business
department
and
in the
disappointed
with
the changes
change of
In Centre
January, 50 Deaf and hard of hearing
teenagers
went
to
Crossing
Borders
camp
in
Anglesea,
Victoria
for
a
week
of the
fun
down
compared
to
previous
years,
area of fundraising.
I would
to thank
movie; however,
welike
would
like to Marisa for her contributions. After reviewing
those whoand
decided
to attend
Hoyts for
providing
free drinks
business thank
development
strategy,
Michael
Andersen,but
Fundraising
Marketing
Manager at
thoroughly
enjoyed
themselves.
Deaf
Seniors
and
youth
from
the
and
popcorns.
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and
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with
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Queensland
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Western
‘Dorothy
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outcomes of the Matrix review.
Australia.
you to WAAD and WADRA board
Centre for an afternoon of games
and adventure.
members
andtothe
other Deaf
people
and merriment.
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were
Fifteen
year old Megan
Wilkinson
was the only person from Western Australia at camp.
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that
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other
deaf
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in
Perth,
not Lacey
people around my age at least,” Megan said.
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respect - not only for myself but for others too,” Megan said.
Facebook at www.facebook.com/wadeaf
This year, Crossing Borders also had its first campers from overseas.
Happy
reading!
Baurina and
Keita are both
16 years old, from the Republic of Kiribati
in the Pacific Ocean. A highlight of the camp was the girls’ dance
Disclaimer:
performance.
worecontributors
their traditional
costume,
and their
teacher
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Damian’s Welcome
SLC WA News
I am pleased to announce that WADS has
had a very successful and productive
beginning to this year. This includes progress
on our organisation's Integration and
Cara Smith (nee McLennan)
Sustainability Review. The review is being
conducted by an external company, Matrix
Big congratulations go to our full-time
on Board, to assess WADS' future
staff interpreter, Cara McLennan,
and
her the needs of the Deaf
capabilities
to service
hasband, Brendan Smith, and
whohard
finally
tied
of hearing in WA. We appreciate
the knot on Friday, the 2ndtheofDisability
November!
Services Commission's funding
Cara will now be changing
her the
name
to conduct
review.
toSociety
Cara Smith, however As
shepartis ofstill
the the
review, Matrix on Board has
Damian Lacey
same amazing interpreter!consulted
We wishwith
Cara
various stakeholder groups,
Directory
and
Brendan all the best including
for theirstaff
future
and management, deaf and hearing community representatives, industry
professionals and government representatives, to develop a well-rounded assessment of the
together.
organisation. The report will be presented to the Board in April. Once this is received,
meetings will be organised so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
further discussions.
The review includes a comparison between WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
Emergency contact information
Christmas
period
Australia. There over
are similarities
and differences
between the organisations, which helps to
highlight
unique
thea state,
but also
the time.
seriousHowever,
disadvantages
and
Over the Christmas and New
YearWADS'
holidays
we strengths
wish youinall
safe and
happy
if you
challenges that we face.
need an Auslan interpreter for an emergency situation please contact the SLC After Hours Emergency
The New Year also marked the halfway point of our 2010/2011 business plan. So far WADS
is doing very well in all areas and services have performed at or above expectations.
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As you know, there have been changes in the Business(SMS
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business development strategy, Michael Andersen, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at
Deaf Children Australia, will manage the Business Development unit together with Cyndy and
with the support of the local staff. These arrangements will be reviewed following the
outcomes of the Matrix review.
Head Office:
Suite 46
5 Aberdeen Street,
EAST PERTH, 6004
PO BOX 8558
PERTH BC 6849
TEL: (08) 9441 2677
TTY: (08) 9441 2655
FAX: (08) 9441 2616
[email protected]
Regional Office:
2 Eliot Street
BUNBURY, 6231
PO BOX 1917,
BUNBURY, 6231
TEL: (08) 9791 8032
TTY: (08) 9791 8034
FAX: (08) 9791 8032
wadeafbunbury@wadeaf.
org.au
www.wadeaf.org.au
Donation Hotline
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Damian Lacey
Chief Executive Officer
Bev Sloan
Sarah Morton
We hope you enjoy reading the first edition of WADS’ Deaf
Bev Sloan will be responsible
for theinemergency
calls over the Christmas
Magazine
2011!
period and Sarah Morton will be responsible for the emergency calls over
This really is the Deaf Community's magazine. Articles are
the New Year period.
either written by Deaf people, are about Deaf people or are of
An extra special thank you goes to all the interpreters and DRIs who
interest to the community. If you have any stories or events
have responded to calls, held the phone, and provided their support for
that you would like to share for the next edition of Deaf
this very
important service over the past year.
Magazine, you can email us at [email protected]. We look
forward to receiving your contributions.
SLC WA
Contact Details
You can also visit us online at www.wadeaf.org.au or find us on
Office hours 9am - 5pm weekdays
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5pm
9am
weekdays,
weekends & public holidays
Email [email protected] reading!
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Disclaimer:
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Damian’s Welcome
Cyndy’s Message
SLC WA News
am pleased
to announce
WADS
has
included
development of
I commenced at the WAI Deaf
Society
as the that This
had a very successful and employment
productive services for exnew State Manager in September last year.
beginning to this year. This includes progress
offenders and people with low
I have thoroughly enjoyed my on
time our
here organisation's
at WADS so far Integration and
literacy and/or job skills. I have
The review is being
and I am slowly meeting peopleSustainability
from the DeafReview.
community.
also been a board member for
I thank everyone for your warmconducted
welcome. by an external company, Matrix
various
organisations in similar
on Board, to assess WADS'
future
community
To give you some backgroundcapabilities
about me, to
I have
over
service
the10needs of the Deaf services sectors.
years of senior management experience
the not-forand hard ofinhearing
in WA. We appreciate
I now look forward to working with you all to develop new
profit area, particularly in the mental
health, Services
disabilityCommission's
and
the Disability
funding
ways to better support our WA Deaf people, their families,
to
conduct
the
review.
employment sectors. Most recently I have run my own
educators, and Deaf industry professionals.
senior
consultant company, working
with
As part of
theemployment
review, Matrix on Board has
Society
Damian
Lacey to thank Geoff
various
stakeholder
groups,
service organisations to assistconsulted
their HR, with
writing
policies
Finally,
I would like to take this
opportunity
Directory
including
staff
and
management,
deaf
and
hearing
community
representatives,
and procedures.
Manton for all of his hard work and commitmentindustry
to the
professionals and government representatives,
to develop
a well-rounded
assessment
the
Society and wish
him and
his family well
as they of
settle
Before that, I have worked for
the
Disability
Services
organisation. The report will beback
presented
to the Board in April. Once this is received,
into Melbourne.
Commission, Good Samaritan
Industries
Ruah so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
meetings
will beand
organised
Workright mental health employment
service. Along with
further discussions.
my teams, I have been fortunate
help develop
Theenough
review to
includes
a comparison between WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
and run some pioneering programs
to
reach
and
Australia. Thereout
areto,
similarities
and differences between the organisations, which helps to
Cyndy Johnson
assist, people
in need.
Anne
Burrough
Cat
Edmunds
Michael
highlight WADS' unique strengths in the state, but
also the Levett
serious disadvantages
and
State Manager
challenges that we face.
We are delighted to inform The New Another
big welcome to Cat
SLC WA would like to bid
Year also marked the halfway point of our 2010/2011 business plan. So far WADS
you that SLC WA has a new
Edmunds
farewell
great
team
is doing very
well in allwho
areashas
andjoined
servicesour
have performed
at to
or a
above
expectations.
Crossing
Borders
camp
for
Deaf
Teenagers
interpreter on its registry.
in-house
team as
a full-time
member, Mike Levett, who has
As you know, there have been changes in the Business Development department and in the
Burrough
(neehard of hearing
staff interpreter.
Cat
started
with
now
embarked
on After
afor
new
career
In Anne
January,
50 Deaf and
went
to Crossing
Borders
camp
inher
Anglesea,
Victoria
areviewing
week
of the
fun
area of teenagers
fundraising.
I would
like to
thank
Marisa
for
contributions.
Szczepanik)
is
an
experienced
us
in
early
October
and
is
an
driving
trucks.
Although
Mike
and adventure.
business development strategy, Michael Andersen, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at
paraprofessional
interpreter,
experienced
Paraprofessional
no of
longer
works
for
SLC
WA
Deaf Children
Australia,Australia
will
manage
Development
together
and
Crossing Borders is a camp organised
by Deaf Children
andthe
theBusiness
Deaf Society
NSW, unit
for Deaf
and with
hardCyndy
of hearing
from
a
Deaf
family
and
currently
Interpreter.
We
are
delighted
to
full-time
he
is
still
available
on
a
with
the
support
of
the
local
staff.
These
arrangements
will
be
reviewed
following
the
14-17 year olds. Kids came from all over Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and one from Western
outcomeshave
of theher
Matrix
review.with us and
working
in
education
as
well.
working
casual
basis.
We
wish
Mike
all
Australia.
Anne has already completed
wish her a long and successful
the best for his future.
Fifteen year old Megan Wilkinson was the only person from Western Australia at camp. She goes to boarding school in Perth,
her first booking with us and
future with us.
but her parents live in Broome.
we would like to take this
“I opportunity
wanted
to come
to camp toAnne
meet new friends and see the old ones that I knew from years ago. You don't get to meet
Head Office:
to welcome
Damian
that
many
other
deaf
people
in
not Lacey
people around my age at least,” Megan said.
toSuite
the46team. We hope thatPerth,
her
Chief
Executive Officer
5
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Street,
“I enjoyed
beingSLC
around
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future
with
WAthe
is most
a long
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fulland
of laughter,
fun and socialising.”
happy
PO BOX
8558 one.
We hope you enjoy reading the first edition of WADS’ Deaf
BCwas
6849 managed by 12 camp leaders and staff from Deaf Children Australia (a mixture of deaf and hearing people)
ThePERTH
camp
Magazine
in 2011!
TEL: (08) 9441 2677
and six Auslan
interpreters.
The campers enjoyed a lot of activities,
TTY: (08) 9441 2655
FAX: (08) 9441 2616
[email protected]
Regional Office:
2 Eliot Street
BUNBURY, 6231
PO BOX 1917,
BUNBURY, 6231
TEL: (08) 9791 8032
TTY: (08) 9791 8034
FAX: (08) 9791 8032
wadeafbunbury@wadeaf.
org.au
www.wadeaf.org.au
Donation Hotline
(08) 9441 2677
ropes
courses, magazine.
mountain biking,
skateboarding,
This really including
is the Deaf
Community's
Articles
are
orienteering,
surfing
lessons
and people
a Beach or
Carnival
with Surf
either written
by Deaf canoeing,
people, are
about
Deaf
are of
Life
Saving
Victoria.
interest to the community. If you have any stories or events
'So Youlike
Think
Can Dance'
finalist
Sorono
that you would
toYou
share
for the
nextDemi
edition
ofhosted
Deaf a Deaf Do
Dance
workshop.
Demi
taught
the
kids
some
new
Magazine, you can email us at [email protected]. Wemoves,
look and
because to
shereceiving
has a deaf sister,
was also able to sign with the kids.
forward
your she
contributions.
SLC WA
Contact
Details
“I've gained
so much, confidence, experience, friends, memories and
You can also visit us online at www.wadeaf.org.au or find us on
respect - not only for myself but for others too,” Megan said.
Office hours 9am - 5pm weekdays
Facebook at EMERGENCY
www.facebook.com/wadeaf
INTERPRETER
This year, Crossing Borders also had its first campers from overseas.
Phone 1300 123 752
5pm
9am
weekdays,
weekends & public holidays
Happy
reading!
Baurina and
Keita are both
16 years old, from the Republic of Kiribati
Email [email protected]
in the Pacific Ocean. A highlight of the camp was the girls’ dance
SMS 0433 155 288
Disclaimer:
SMS and voice calls
performance.
worecontributors
their traditional
costume,
and their
teacher
MSN [email protected]
Deaf Magazine contains
opinions They
from many
that do
not necessarily
reflect
sung2600
while
and
so the girls could get the beat.
TTY (08) 9441 2655 Fax (08) 9441
the clapping
views of the
WAstomping
Deaf Society.
0410 017 540
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2
7
Damian’s Welcome
DEAFinite Employment Service News
Society
Directory
I am pleased to announce that WADS has
had a very successful and productive
beginning to this year. This includes progress
Hi Everyone,
on our organisation's Integration
and
Sustainability Review. The review is being
Well it’s been
conducted by an external company,
Matrixa busy few months in the Employment
sector
and
I can now report on some really positive
on Board, to assess WADS' future
news
about
the future directions of DEAFinite
capabilities to service the needs of the Deaf
Employment
and hard of hearing in WA. We appreciateService.
the Disability Services Commission's funding
As you may be aware the Disability Employment
to conduct the review.
Sector was forced into an open tender process
As part of the review, Matrix on Board has
by the Australian Government Damian
earlier Lacey
this year.
consulted with various stakeholder groups,
This
meant
that
87%
of
the
industry
was
forced to
including staff and management, deaf and hearing community representatives, industry
submit
a
Tender
for
the
future
provision
of
Disability of the
professionals and government representatives, to develop a well-rounded assessment
Employment
Services
(DES).
DEAFinite
Employment
organisation. The report will be presented to the Board in April. Once this is received,
a partnership
withwill
Deaf
Children
Australiato(DCA)
meetings will be organised sointhat
the community
have
the opportunity
participate in
submitted a tender to continue providing services
further discussions.
to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in WA,
The review includes a comparison between WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
Victoria and Qld.
Australia. There are similarities and differences between the organisations, which helps to
The results were made public at the end of October
highlight WADS' unique strengths in the state, but also the serious disadvantages and
and I am pleased to announce that DEAFinite has
challenges that we face.
been successful in gaining a specialist contract to
The New Year also marked the
halfwayto
point
of ouremployment
2010/2011 business
So WA
far WADS
continue
provide
servicesplan.
to the
is doing very well in all areas Deaf
and services
have
performed
at
or
above
expectations.
and Hard of Hearing Community.
As you know, there have been changes in the Business Development department and in the
area of fundraising. I would This
like tois thank
Marisa
for her
contributions.
After
a really
positive
outcome
and gives
thereviewing
team a the
business development strategy,
Michael
Andersen,
Fundraising
and Marketing
Manager
chance
to focus
on providing
a professional
service
to at
Deaf Children Australia, will manage
theclient
Business
Development unit together with Cyndy and
our core
base.
with the support of the local
will be
reviewed
following the
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many great
Peter Meredith
outcomes of the Matrix review.
outcomes
and
have
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employment
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providing ongoing support and advocacy for another 19
Ph: (08) 9441 2677
different clients.
Fax: (08) 9441 2629
Mob:
0407533478
Head Office:
Damian Lacey
If you have any questions about our service or would
Email: [email protected]
Suite 46
Chief Executive Officer
like to join our program to find work please don’t
5 Aberdeen Street,
EAST PERTH, 6004
hesitate to contact me to discuss in person.
PO BOX 8558
PERTH BC 6849
TEL: (08) 9441 2677
TTY: (08) 9441 2655
FAX: (08) 9441 2616
[email protected]
Regional Office:
2 Eliot Street
BUNBURY, 6231
PO BOX 1917,
BUNBURY, 6231
TEL: (08) 9791 8032
TTY: (08) 9791 8034
FAX: (08) 9791 8032
wadeafbunbury@wadeaf.
org.au
www.wadeaf.org.au
Donation Hotline
(08) 9441 2677
We hope you enjoy reading the first edition of WADS’ Deaf
You can contact me via Phone, Email, SMS, Fax or
Magazine in 2011!
TTY details are below
This really is theI Deaf
Community's
magazine.
look forward
to hearing
from you. Articles are
either written by Deaf people, are about Deaf people or are of
interest to the community. If you have any stories or events
that you would Regards
like to share for the next edition of Deaf
Magazine, you can email us at [email protected]. We look
forward to receiving your contributions.
You can also visit us online at DEAFinite
www.wadeaf.org.au
or findService
us on
Employment
DEAFinite is funded by the Federal
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reading!
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Magazine
contains
opinions
from
many
contributors
that do not necessarily reflect
or hard of hearing.
the views of thewww.wadeaf.org.au
WA Deaf Society.
2
8
Damian’s Welcome
Cyndy’s Message
National Relay Service News
am pleased
to announce
WADS
has
included
development of
I commenced at the WAI Deaf
Society
as the that This
had a very successful and employment
productive services for exnew State Relay
Manager
in September
last year.Who can you call using the NRS?
National
Service
User Rights:
beginning to this year. This includes progress
offenders and people with low
I have thoroughly enjoyed my on
time our
here organisation's
at WADS so far Integration and
literacy and/or
skills. I your
have bank, insurance
You have the right to call anyone
using the NationalThe
Relay Service
(NRS) job
- including
and I am slowly meeting peopleSustainability
from the DeafReview.
community. review is being
been
a board member for
company, doctor or other people
where you need to have aalso
private
discussion.
I thank everyone for your warmconducted
welcome. by an external company, Matrix
various
organisations
in similar
on Board, to assess WADS' future
Two
important
groups
have
recently
clarified
the
rights
of
NRS
users.
community
services
sectors.
To give you some backgroundcapabilities
about me, to
I have
over
service
the10needs of the Deaf
years of senior management experience
the not-forand hard ofinhearing
in WA. We appreciate
I now look forward to working with you all to develop new
profit area, particularly in the mental
health, Services
disabilityCommission's
and
the Disability
funding
ways to better support our WA Deaf people, their families,
to
conduct
the
review.
employment sectors. Most recently I have run my own
educators, and Deaf industry professionals.
senior
consultant company, working
with
As part of
theemployment
review, Matrix on Board has
Society
Damian
Lacey to thank Geoff
various
stakeholder
groups,
service organisations to assistconsulted
their HR, with
writing
policies
Finally,
I would like to take this
opportunity
Directory
including
staff
and
management,
deaf
and
hearing
community
representatives,
and procedures.
Manton for all of his hard work and commitmentindustry
to the
professionals
and
government
representatives,
to
develop
a well-rounded
assessment
the
Society
and wish
him and
his business
family well
as they of
settle
You
have
the
right
to
use
the
NRS
to
call
any
service
provider
or
Before that, I have worked for
the
Disability
Services
organisation. The report will beback
presented
to the Board in April. Once this is received,
into Melbourne.
Commission, Good Samaritan Industries
and
Ruah so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
will be(AHRC)
organised
The Australian Human Rightsmeetings
Commission
has specifically set out the rights of NRS users under the
Workright Discrimination
mental health employment
service.
Along with
discussions.
Disability
Act. further
The AHRC
says:
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help
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review to
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Damian’s Welcome
WADS Community Services News
I am pleased to announce that WADS has
had a very successful and productive
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service the needs of the Deaf
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and hard of hearing in WA. We appreciate
the Disability Services Commission's funding
My new role is Administration and Information Officer for Community
to conduct the review.
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professionals
and
government
representatives,
to
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for the past year. I hope you enjoy reading the Deaf magazine.
organisation. The report will be presented to the Board in April. Once this is received,
meetings will be organised so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
LEAP
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The review includes a comparison between WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
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highlight WADS' unique strengths in the state, but also the serious disadvantages and
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outcomes of the Matrix review.
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WA Deaf Society were pleased to provide Tax Help
Head Office:
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this year, running from Damian
the 14thLacey
August to 23rd
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October
Chief Executive Officer
5 Aberdeen Street,
WADS
would like to thank Edwin Tan, our Tax Help
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tax returns.
interest to the community. If you have any stories or events
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are hoping
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forward to receiving your contributions.
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Damian’s Welcome
Cyndy’s Message
WADS Community Services News
am pleased
to announce
WADS
has
included
development of
I commenced at the WAI Deaf
Society
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and I amHay
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community.
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on Board, to assess WADS'
future
community
To give you some backgroundcapabilities
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years of senior management experience
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in WA. We appreciate
I now look forward to working with you all to develop new
profit area, particularly in the mental
health, Services
disabilityCommission's
and
the Disability
funding
ways to better support our WA Deaf people, their families,
to
conduct
the
review.
employment sectors. Most recently I have run my own
educators, and Deaf industry professionals.
senior
consultant company, working
with
As part of
theemployment
review, Matrix on Board has
Society
Damian
Lacey to thank Geoff
various
stakeholder
groups,
service organisations
to assistconsulted
their HR, with
writing
policies
Finally,
I would like to take this
opportunity
NWDP
- 24th October
2012
Directory
including
staff
and
management,
deaf
and
hearing
community
representatives,
and procedures.
Manton for all of his hard work and commitmentindustry
to the
professionals and government representatives,
to develop
a well-rounded
assessment
the
Society and wish
him and
his family well
as they of
settle
Before that, I have worked for
the
Disability
Services
organisation. The report will beback
presented
to the Board in April. Once this is received,
into Melbourne.
Commission, Good Samaritan
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meetings
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organised
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service. Along with
further discussions.
my teams, I have been fortunate
help develop
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includes
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and run some pioneering programs
to
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and
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areto,
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Cyndy Johnson
assist, people in need.
highlight WADS' unique strengths in the state, but also the serious disadvantages
and
State Manager
Bendigo Bank Seniors
Week that
Festival
challenges
we face.- 14th November 2012
The New Year also marked the halfway point of our 2010/2011 business plan. So far WADS
is doing very well in all areas and services have performed at or above expectations.
Crossing Borders camp for Deaf Teenagers
As you know, there have been changes in the Business Development department and in the
In January, 50 Deaf and hard of hearing
to Crossing
Borders
camp
Anglesea,
VictoriaAfter
for areviewing
week of the
fun
area of teenagers
fundraising.went
I would
like to thank
Marisa
forinher
contributions.
and adventure.
business development strategy, Michael Andersen, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at
Deaf Children
Australia,Australia
will manage
Development
together
and
Crossing Borders is a camp organised
by Deaf Children
andthe
theBusiness
Deaf Society
of NSW, unit
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and with
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with
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support
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the
local
staff.
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arrangements
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reviewed
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14-17 year olds. Kids came from all over Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and one from Western
outcomes of the Matrix review.
Australia.
If you are interested in registening with the 50+ Deaf Seniors,
Fifteen year old Megan Wilkinson was the only person from Western Australia at camp. She goes to boarding school in Perth,
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BCwas
6849 managed by 12 camp leaders and staff from Deaf Children Australia (a mixture of deaf and hearing people)
ThePERTH
camp
Magazine
in 2011!
TEL: (08) 9441 2677
and six Auslan
interpreters.
The campers enjoyed a lot of activities,
TTY: (08) 9441 2655
including
ropes
courses,
mountain biking,
skateboarding,
Articles
are
Christmas
Cards For Sale This really is the Deaf Community's magazine.
FAX: (08) 9441 2616
orienteering,
canoeing,
surfing
lessons
and
a
Beach
Carnival
with Surf
either
written
by
Deaf
people,
are
about
Deaf
people
or
are
of
[email protected]
Life
Saving
Victoria.
interest to the community. If you have any stories or events
Regional Office:
'So Youlike
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Can Dance'
finalist
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that you would
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share
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nextDemi
edition
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Dance
workshop.
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taught
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Magazine, you can email us at [email protected]. Wemoves,
look and
BUNBURY, 6231
because to
shereceiving
has a deaf sister,
was also able to sign with the kids.
PO BOX 1917,
forward
your she
contributions.
BUNBURY, 6231
“I've gained so much, confidence, experience, friends, memories and
You can also visit us online at www.wadeaf.org.au or find us on
TEL: (08) 9791 8032
respect - not only for myself but for others too,” Megan said.
TTY: (08) 9791 8034
Facebook at www.facebook.com/wadeaf
FAX: (08) 9791 8032
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2
11
Damian’s Welcome
Community News
I am pleased to announce that WADS has
had a very successful and productive
beginning to this year. This includes progress
on our organisation's Integration and
Sustainability Review. The review is being
conducted by an external company, Matrix
AGM
th
Board,
to assessat WADS' future
WAAD held our 25 AGM on on
Friday
21st September
capabilities
to
needs of the Deaf
the Deaf Community Centre. It was a nice service
meetingthe
and
and
hard
of
hearing
in
WA.
we would like to welcome our newest board member, We appreciate
Disability
Services
funding
Carole Noonan who has beenthe
elected
to serve
onCommission's
the
to
conduct
the
review.
board for 12 months.
WAAD
As part
of the review,
Society
For
the next 12 months, our board
members
are; Matrix on Board has
Damian Lacey
Dawn Harrison - President consulted with various stakeholder groups,
Directory
including
staff
and
management,
deaf
and
hearing
community
representatives, industry
Patricia Levitzke-Gray - Secretary
professionals
and
government
representatives,
to
develop
a
well-rounded
assessment of the
Jenny Pupich - Treasurer
organisation. The report will be presented to the Board in April. Once this is received,
Shannon Scarvaci - Chairperson
Peter Kozuh – Board membermeetings will be organised so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
further discussions.
Jen Hyde - Chairperson
Kasey Moloney – Board member
The review includes a comparison between WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
Carole Noonan – Board member
Australia. There are similarities and differences between the organisations, which helps to
Drisana Levitzke-Gray – Board
On leave
highlight
WADS' unique strengths in the state, but also the serious disadvantages and
challenges that we face.
Please welcome Carole Noonan
ontoalso
the marked the halfway point of our 2010/2011 business plan. So far WADS
The back
New Year
board. Her wisdom and knowledge
from
her
is doing very wellmany
in all areas and services have performed at or above expectations.
years of past experiences on boards for several deaf
As you know, there have been changes in the Business Development department and in the
organisations Australia wide will, no doubt, be of huge
area of fundraising. I would like to thank Marisa for her contributions. After reviewing the
benefit to the current board. We are looking forward
business development strategy, Michael Andersen, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at
to her contribution to the WAAD over the next twelve
Deaf Children Australia, will manage the Business Development unit together with Cyndy and
months.
with the support of the local staff. These arrangements will be reviewed following the
Our WAAD Board Member, Drisana Levitzke-Gray
outcomes of the Matrix review.
is currently on a year leave. Drisana is attending
the Frontrunners program and is completing training
overseas in International Deaf Youth Leadership.
Drisana’s study groups’ website is -http://fr8.
Head Office:
frontrunners.dk/
or you can find
information
Damian
Lacey about
Suite
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Drisana on her own website –Chief
www.drisanalg.com
Executive Officer
5 Aberdeen Street,
Thanks to WAAD board members for their great effort
EAST PERTH, 6004
and
wonderful
team work for this year 2012.
PO BOX
8558
PERTH BC 6849
TEL: (08) 9441 2677
TTY: (08) 9441 2655
FAX: (08) 9441 2616
[email protected]
Regional Office:
2 Eliot Street
BUNBURY, 6231
PO BOX 1917,
BUNBURY, 6231
TEL: (08) 9791 8032
TTY: (08) 9791 8034
FAX: (08) 9791 8032
wadeafbunbury@wadeaf.
org.au
www.wadeaf.org.au
Donation Hotline
(08) 9441 2677
We hope you enjoy reading the first edition of WADS’ Deaf
Magazine in 2011!
John Hay
This really is the Deaf Community's magazine. Articles are
WAAD were pleased support John Hay’s recent
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that you would Thursday
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were
fortunate to be part of his audience
he presented
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October.
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want to sincerely
thank John for his wonderful and
reading!
inspirational presentation about Deaf history and the
connections
between Scotland and Perth, WA.
Disclaimer:
Deaf Magazine contains opinions from many contributors that do not necessarily reflect
the views of the WA Deaf Society.
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12
Damian’s Welcome
Cyndy’s Message
Community News
am pleased
to announce
WADS
has
included
development of
I commenced at the WAI Deaf
Society
as the that This
had a very successful and employment
productive services for exnew State Manager in September last year.
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beginning to this year. This includes progress
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Damian’s Welcome
Community News
I am pleased to announce that WADS has
had a very successful and productive
beginning to this year. This includes progress
on our organisation's Integration and
Sustainability Review. The review is being
Shenton College Deaf Education Centre
conducted by an external company, Matrix
wins the
short film competition hosted
on Board, to assess WADS'
future
capabilities to service the needs
of
the
Deaf
by the Australian Sign Language Interpreters
and hard of hearing in WA. We appreciate
Association!
the Disability Services Commission's funding
to conduct the review.
Shenton College Deaf Education Centre (DEC)
As part of the review, Matrixmiddle
on Board
has students are having a fabulous run in
school
Damian Lacey
consulted with various stakeholder
groups,
media competitions, with yet another
award winning
including staff and management,
deaf
and
hearing
community
representatives, industry
short film submission!
professionals and government representatives, to develop a well-rounded assessment of the
organisation. The report willStudents
be presented
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the ASLIA
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that the community
will
have
the
opportunity
to participate
in
for consideration in their inaugural
short
further discussions.
film competition. At a gala dinner evening held at the
Shenton College
Society
Directory
The review includes a comparison
between WADS
Deaf Societies
from every
state in
Intercontinental
Hotel and
in Adelaide
on 25 August
2012,
Australia. There are similarities
and differences
between
the organisations,
which helps to
middle
school teacher
Dr Karen
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highlight WADS' unique strengths
in Principal,
the state, Ms
butBethel
also the
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were able toand
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collect the award on behalf of SCDEC students and
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attendance
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and expectations.
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andthe
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The theme
of the conference
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As you know, there have been
changes
in the Business
Development
department
and in the
‘Rediscovering
our
roots:
Shaping
our
future’.
ASLIA the
area of fundraising. I would like to thank Marisa for her contributions. After reviewing
celebrated
21st birthday
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Michael its
Andersen,
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with
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years
hence’.
with the support of the local staff. These arrangements will be reviewed following the
Head Office:
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5 Aberdeen Street,
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TEL: (08) 9441 2677
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Middle school students worked hard on fleshing out
a concept for the film, storyboarding the concept,
selecting characters, deciding on costumes, choosing
locations and so on, and rehearsals took place as part
of a term long project in cooperative learning during
Damian Lacey
Chief Executive Officer
term two. Students were supported by teaching and
non-teaching staff and the resulting film “Fast Forward:
21 years of ‘terp’in” is evidence of a fantastic team
We hope you enjoy
reading the first edition of WADS’ Deaf
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were thrilled with
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have yet
This really is theStudents
Deaf Community's
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forwardisto
receiving
your
contributions.
timely and will go towards our school camp in
Kalgoorlie from 10-14 September 2012.
You can also visit us online at www.wadeaf.org.au or find us on
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To view
the film, visit the link below to reach the
SCDEC
website
and click on the film link. We hope
Happy
reading!
you enjoy it!
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Cyndy’s Message
Community News
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community
representatives,
and procedures.
Manton for all of his hard work and commitmentindustry
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him and
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sung while
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the clapping
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WAstomping
Deaf Society.
3
2
15
Damian’s Welcome
Community News
ASLIA WA
I am pleased to announce that WADS has
had a very successful and productive
beginning to this year. This includes progress
on our organisation's Integration and
Sustainability Review. The review is being
conducted by an external company, Matrix
on Board, to assess WADS' future
capabilities to service the needs of the Deaf
and hard of hearing in WA. We appreciate
the Disability Services Commission's funding
to conduct the review.
Society
Directory
As part of the review, Matrix on Board has
Damian Lacey
consulted with various stakeholder groups,
including staff and management, deaf and hearing community representatives, industry
Auslan students serving the
yummy food!
professionals
and government representatives, to develop a well-rounded assessment of the
We held a raffle with threeorganisation.
prizes including
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from
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will be
to the
Board
in April. Onceaprons
this is received,
Shenton College.
meetings will be organised so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
Everyone enjoyed the chance
to relax
and catch up.
further
discussions.
Hello Everyone
The review includes a comparison between WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
ASLIA(WA) has been busy with
a variety
of different
projects.
Australia.
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are similarities
and differences between the organisations, which helps to
We have had held P.D. opportunities
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members
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Aid” with
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afternoon
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challenges that we face.
It was a lovely event and a chance for everyone to enjoy some relaxation time. We have more professional
The New Year also marked the halfway point of our 2010/2011 business plan. So far WADS
development events for 2012 with A Mental Health workshop with Dr Harry Blackmore and then a day with
is doing very well in all areas and services have performed at or above expectations.
Dr Adam Schembri, an International Linguistics Specialist in the area of Sign Language. ASLIA(WA) is also
you know,
there
have
changes
in the
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department
working for the community byAs
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involved
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revision
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Language
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andin the
area
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fundraising.
I
would
like
to
thank
Marisa
for
her
contributions.
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reviewing
the
also the Interpreter Training Course.
business development strategy, Michael Andersen, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at
Deaf Children Australia, will manage the Business Development unit together with Cyndy and
Cheers,
with the support of the local staff. These arrangements will be reviewed following the
Bev Sloan. (President)
outcomes of the Matrix review.
WADA
Head Office:
Suite 46
5 Aberdeen Street,
EAST PERTH, 6004
PO BOX 8558
PERTH BC 6849
TEL: (08) 9441 2677
TTY: (08) 9441 2655
FAX: (08) 9441 2616
[email protected]
Regional Office:
Damian Lacey
Chief Executive Officer
West Australian Deaf Arts (WADA) is an exciting
initiative where Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing
people come together to explore the Arts. WADA
shares an understanding of Deaf culture with the
We hope you enjoy reading the first edition of WADS’ Deaf
Hearing world and is open to people with no Arts
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16
Damian’s Welcome
Cyndy’s Message
am pleased
to announce
WADS
has
included
development of
I commenced at the WAI Deaf
Society
as the that This
had a very successful and employment
productive services for exnew State Manager in September last year.
beginning to this year. This includes progress
offenders and people with low
I have thoroughly enjoyed my on
time our
here organisation's
at WADS so far Integration and
literacy and/or job skills. I have
The review is being
and I am slowly meeting peopleSustainability
from the DeafReview.
community.
also been a board member for
I thank everyone for your warmconducted
welcome. by an external company, Matrix
various
organisations in similar
on Board, to assess WADS'
future
community
To give you some backgroundcapabilities
about me, to
I have
over
service
the10needs of the Deaf services sectors.
years of senior management experience
the not-forand hard ofinhearing
in WA. We appreciate
I now look forward to working with you all to develop new
profit area, particularly in the mental
health, Services
disabilityCommission's
and
the Disability
funding
ways to better support our WA Deaf people, their families,
to
conduct
the
review.
employment sectors. Most recently I have run my own
educators, and Deaf industry professionals.
senior
consultant company, working
with
As part of
theemployment
review, Matrix on Board has
Society
Damian
Lacey to thank Geoff
various
stakeholder
groups,
service organisations to assistconsulted
their HR, with
writing
policies
Finally,
I would like to take this
opportunity
Directory
including
staff
and
management,
deaf
and
hearing
community
representatives,
and procedures.
Manton for all of his hard work and commitmentindustry
to the
professionals and government representatives,
to develop
a well-rounded
assessment
the
Society and wish
him and
his family well
as they of
settle
Before that, I have worked for
the
Disability
Services
organisation. The report will beback
presented
to the Board in April. Once this is received,
into Melbourne.
Commission, Good Samaritan
Industries
Ruah so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
meetings
willMember
beand
organised
Mr Geoffrey Maley OAM - Honorary
Life
of the WA Deaf Society
Workright mental health employment
service. Along with
further discussions.
my died
teams,
I have been
fortunate
help develop
Theenough
review
includes
a comparison
between
WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
He
peacefully
on Wednesday
26thto
September
2012, aged
87 years.
and run some pioneering programs
to
reach
and
Australia. Thereout
areto,
similarities
and differences between the organisations, which helps to
Cyndy Johnson
assist,
people inLife
need.
highlight
WADS' unique
strengths to
in supporting
the state, but
the serious disadvantages
and
As
a Honorary
Member he
was committed
and dedicated
thealso
Society
State Manager
that weorganisation.
face.
with its vision to be a vibrant challenges
and successful
Geoff achieved a great deal in his life, some which
include:
The New Year also marked the halfway point of our 2010/2011 business plan. So far WADS
is doing very well in all areas and services have performed at or above expectations.
Geoff Maley OAM
19/02/1925 - 26/09/2012
Crossing Borders camp for Deaf Teenagers
Ascollector
you know,
haveDeaf
beenSociety,
changesbeginning
in the Business
and in the
• Working as a metropolitan
forthere
the WA
on 5 Development
August 1946department
and becoming
In January, 50 Deaf and hard of hearing
to Crossing
Borders
camp
Anglesea,
VictoriaAfter
for areviewing
week of the
fun
area of teenagers
fundraising.went
I would
like to thank
Marisa
forinher
contributions.
the
Society’s
country
collector
until
he
resigned
on
7
July
1948.
and adventure.
business development strategy, Michael Andersen, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at
Deaf Children
Australia,
will manage
Business
Development
unit
together
Cyndy
and
• OnBorders
12th May
became
the
firstChildren
acting Chairman
forthe
WAAD
retired
on 13th
February
1992.
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is a1987
camphe
organised
by
Deaf
Australia
and
the
Deaf and
Society
of NSW,
for Deaf
and with
hard
of hearing
with
the
support
of
the
local
staff.
These
arrangements
will
be
reviewed
following
the
14-17 year olds. Kids came from all over Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and one from Western
• On 2nd December 1988 Geoff
wasofboth
of WAAD and WADRA .
outcomes
the President
Matrix review.
Australia.
• He taught Auslan in the communication classes at the WA Deaf Society in 1988.
Fifteen year old Megan Wilkinson was the only person from Western Australia at camp. She goes to boarding school in Perth,
but •herInparents
live in Geoff
Broome.
June 1997,
was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours
“I wanted
to come to camp to meet new friends and see the old ones that I knew from years ago. You don't get to meet
List.
Head
Office:
Damian Lacey
thatSuite
many
46 other deaf people in Perth, not people around my age at least,” Megan said.
Chief
Executive
•
In
2002,
he
taught
Auslan
to high
schoolOfficer
students in Bunbury - the children adored him! (But who didn’t!) .
5 Aberdeen
Street,around the most brilliant
“I enjoyed
being
people I've met, they were so wonderful and so welcoming. It was a brilliant week
EAST
PERTH,
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member
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full PO
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and socialising.”
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Australia
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was
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particularly
in boxing
and swimming.
Magazine
in 2011!
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and six Auslan
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• He
an extremely popular gentleman amongst the Deaf and hearing communities.
TTY:
(08) was
9441 2655
including
ropes
courses,
mountain biking,
skateboarding,
This really is the Deaf Community's magazine.
Articles
are
FAX: (08) 9441 2616
orienteering,
canoeing,
surfing
lessons
and
a
Beach
Carnival
with Surf
either
written
by
Deaf
people,
are
about
Deaf
people
or
are
of
[email protected]
Life
Saving
Victoria.
interest
the community.
Geoff Maley will always be remembered
with to
fondness
and respect.If you have any stories or events
Regional Office:
'So Youlike
Think
Can Dance'
finalist
Sorono
that
you
would
toYou
share
for the
nextDemi
edition
ofhosted
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2 Eliot Street
Our
deepest
sympathy
go
to
Geoff’s
wife
Dina,
his
family
and
friends.
Dance
workshop.
Demi
taught
the
kids
some
new
Magazine, you can email us at [email protected]. Wemoves,
look and
BUNBURY, 6231
because to
shereceiving
has a deaf sister,
was also able to sign with the kids.
PO BOX 1917,
forward
your she
contributions.
BUNBURY, 6231
TEL: (08) 9791 8032
TTY: (08) 9791 8034
FAX: (08) 9791 8032
wadeafbunbury@wadeaf.
org.au
www.wadeaf.org.au
Donation Hotline
(08) 9441 2677
“I've gained so much, confidence, experience, friends, memories and
You can also visit us online at www.wadeaf.org.au or find us on
respect - not only for myself but for others too,” Megan said.
Facebook at www.facebook.com/wadeaf
Remembered
Always
This year, Crossing Borders also had its first campers from overseas.
Happy
reading!
Baurina and
Keita are both
16 years old, from the Republic of Kiribati
in the Pacific Ocean. A highlight of the camp was the girls’ dance
Disclaimer:
performance.
worecontributors
their traditional
costume,
and their
teacher
Deaf Magazine contains
opinions They
from many
that do
not necessarily
reflect
sung while
and
so the girls could get the beat.
the clapping
views of the
WAstomping
Deaf Society.
3
2
17
2013
Damian’s Welcome
I am pleased to announce that WADS has
had a very successful and productive
beginning to this year. This includes progress
on our organisation's Integration and
Sustainability Review. The review is being
conducted by an external company, Matrix
on Board, to assess WADS' future
capabilities to service the needs of the Deaf
and hard of hearing in WA. We appreciate
WA Deaf Society is now
hosting
BasicCommission's
Auslan (Australian
Sign Language) Classes.
the Disability
Services
funding
to designed
conduct the
This Basic Auslan course is
asreview.
an 8 week introduction to Auslan and the Deaf community, and
is aimed at those who are As
interested
in; review, Matrix on Board has
part of the
Society
Damian Lacey
consulted
with
various
stakeholder groups,
1. Learning a visual language in a relaxed
environment.
Directory
including
staff
and
management,
deaf
and
hearing
community
representatives, industry
2. Communicating with Deaf colleagues, clients, family or friends.
professionals and government representatives, to develop a well-rounded assessment of the
3. Considering a career working in the deafness sector.
organisation. The report will be presented to the Board in April. Once this is received,
4. Enjoy learning in a relaxed
environment.
meetings
will be organised so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
Auslan Classes
further discussions.
The review includes a comparison between WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
Australia. There
are similarities
and differences
between
organisations, which helps to
What
are the benefits
of doing
thethecourse?
highlight WADS'
unique
strengths
in
the
state,
but
also
the
serious disadvantages and
1. Qualified Auslan teacher.
challenges that we face.
2. Gain a better understanding about Deaf people and their culture.
The New Year3.also
marked
halfway point ofwith
our Deaf
2010/2011
business plan. So far WADS
Learn
howthe
to communicate
people.
is doing very well in all areas and services have performed at or above expectations.
4. It’s a great way to express yourself.
As you know, there have been changes in the Business Development department and in the
5. It builds bridges between hearing and Deaf people.
area of fundraising. I would like to thank Marisa for her contributions. After reviewing the
6. You don’t
have Michael
to shoutAndersen,
across the
room.
business development
strategy,
Fundraising
and Marketing Manager at
7.
Its
only
approximately
$25
per
week
to learnunit
a new
language.
Deaf Children Australia, will manage the Business Development
together
with Cyndy and
with the support
of the localwillstaff.
These arrangements will be reviewed following the
8. A workbook
be provided.
outcomes of the
Matrix
9. You
willreview.
receive a certificate upon completion.
For more information please contacet WA Deaf Society at :
46/5 Aberdeen Street East Perth WA 6004
Head
TTYOffice:
08 9441 2655
Damian Lacey
Suite 46
Chief Executive Officer
Tel 08 Street,
9441 2677
5 Aberdeen
EAST PERTH, 6004
Fax 08 9441 2616
PO BOX 8558
E-mail
[email protected] We hope you enjoy reading the first edition of WADS’ Deaf
PERTH
BC 6849
Magazine in 2011!
TEL: (08) 9441 2677
www.wadeaf.org.au
TTY: (08) 9441 2655
This really is the Deaf Community's magazine. Articles are
FAX: (08) 9441 2616
either
written by Deaf people, are about Deaf people or are of
[email protected]
Regional Office:
interest to the community. If you have any stories or events
that you would like to share for the next edition of Deaf
Magazine, you can email us at [email protected]. We look
The
Deaf Society assists
forward
to Western
receivingAustralian
your contributions.
2 Eliot Street
BUNBURY, 6231
PO BOX 1917,
BUNBURY, 6231
those who are Deaf and hard of hearing to strive
You can also visit for
us online
at participate
www.wadeaf.org.au
find us on
TEL: (08) 9791 8032
equality,
fully in the or
community
TTY: (08) 9791 8034
and
achieve
their
potential
in
life
Facebook at www.facebook.com/wadeaf
FAX: (08) 9791 8032
Happy reading!
wadeafbunbury@wadeaf.
org.au
Disclaimer:
www.wadeaf.org.au
Donation Hotline
Deaf Magazine contains opinions from many contributors that do not necessarily reflect
www.facebook.com/wadeaf
(08) 9441 2677
the views of the WA Deaf Society.
2
18
Damian’s Welcome
Cyndy’s Message
am pleased
to announce
WADS
has
included
development of
I commenced at the WAI Deaf
Society
as the that This
had a very successful and employment
productive services for exnew State Manager in September last year.
beginning to this year. This includes progress
offenders and people with low
I have thoroughly enjoyed my on
time our
here organisation's
at WADS so far Integration and
literacy and/or job skills. I have
The review is being
and I am slowly meeting peopleSustainability
from the DeafReview.
community.
also been a board member for
I thank everyone for your warmconducted
welcome. by an external company, Matrix
various
organisations in similar
on Board, to assess WADS'
future
community
To give you some backgroundcapabilities
about me, to
I have
over
service
the10needs of the Deaf services sectors.
years of senior management experience
the not-forand hard ofinhearing
in WA. We appreciate
I now look forward to working with you all to develop new
profit area, particularly in the mental
health, Services
disabilityCommission's
and
the Disability
funding
ways to better support our WA Deaf people, their families,
LEAP
(Language
Early
Access
Program)
is
a
bilingual,
to
conduct
the
review.
employment sectors. Most recently I have run my own
educators, and Deaf industry professionals.
bicultural program for children who use Auslan (Australian Sign
senior
consultant company, working with employment
Society
Language) and/or spoken English. As part of the review, Matrix on Board has
Damian
Lacey to thank Geoff
various
stakeholder
groups,
service organisations to assistconsulted
their HR, with
writing
policies
Finally,
I would like to take this
opportunity
Directory
including
staff
and
management,
deaf
and
hearing
community
representatives,
andThis
procedures.
Manton for all of his hard work and commitmentindustry
to the
program, run by WA Deaf Society is accessible to children
professionals
and
government
representatives,
to develop
a well-rounded
assessment
the
from birth to six years old, who is Deaf, hearing who have a Deaf
Society and wish
him and
his family well
as they of
settle
Before
that,
I
have
worked
for
the
Disability
Services
organisation.
presented
to the Board in April. Once this is received,
family member as well for others who
are involved The
in thereport
Deaf will be back
into Melbourne.
Commission,
Industries
and
Ruah so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
Community. It isGood
offered Samaritan
once a week
and
is located
the WA
meetings
will beat
organised
Deaf Society
premises.
Workright
mental
health employment
service. Along with
further discussions.
my teams, I have been fortunate
help develop
Theenough
review to
includes
a comparison between WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
keysome
focus pioneering
of the LEAPprograms
playgroup istolanguage.
During
alland
andThe
run
reach
out
to,
Australia.
There
are
similarities
and differences between the organisations, which helps to
LEAP activities, children are being exposed to both English and
Cyndy Johnson
assist,
people
in
need.
highlight
WADS'
unique
strengths
in the state, but also the serious disadvantages
and
Auslan. Children learn Auslan and English in a safe environment
State Manager
that
we face.
which encourages them to use both challenges
languages. The
program
also
Criteria for joining LEAP
aims to promote children's language
acquisition
by building
on
The
New Year
also marked
the halfway point of our 2010/2011 business plan. So far WADS
their signed and verbal communication
skills.
is doing very well in all areas and services have performed at or above expectations.
Who can
join :
Crossing Borders camp for
Deaf
Teenagers
As other
you know,
have been changes
in the Business Development department and in the
• Deaf child
LEAP allows children to socialise with
children there
from similar
In January,
50 Deaf and
hard of hearing
went
to Crossing
Borders
camp
Anglesea,
VictoriaAfter
for areviewing
week of the
fun
areaculture
of teenagers
fundraising.
I would
like
to thank
Marisa
forinher
contributions.
• Hearing
child
of Deaf
Adult
family environments
by embracing
Deaf
and the ideology
and adventure.
business
development
Michael child
Andersen,
and Marketing Manager at
that they are lucky to know such a special
language:
Auslan. strategy,• Hearing
of DeafFundraising
Grandparents
Deaf
Children
Australia,
will
manage
the
Business
Development
unit
together with
and
Crossing Borders is a camp organised by Deaf Children Australia• and
the Deaf
of NSW,
for Deaf
hardCyndy
of hearing
Hearing
childSociety
of Hearing
parents
who and
are involved
in
LEAP
meets
once
a
week
for
two
hours
during
the
school
term.
with
the
support
of
the
local
staff.
These
arrangements
will
be
reviewed
following
the
14-17 year olds. Kids came from all over Australia, including Victoria,
NewCommunity
South Wales,
Queensland
and
from with
Western
the Deaf
eg Auslan
student
orone
working
outcomes of the Matrix review. the Deaf community
Australia.
Fifteen year old Megan Wilkinson was the only person from Western Australia at camp. She goes to boarding school in Perth,
For more information please contacet WA Deaf Society at :
but her parents live in Broome.
E-mail [email protected]
“I wanted
to come to camp to meet new friends and see the old ones that I knew from years ago. You don't get to meet
Head Office:
Damian Lacey
thatSuite
many
46 other deaf people in Perth, not people around my age at least,” Megan said.
Chief Executive Officer
5 Aberdeen
Street,around the most brilliant people I've met, they were so wonderful and so welcoming. It was a brilliant week
“I enjoyed
being
EAST PERTH, 6004
full PO
of laughter,
fun and socialising.”
BOX 8558
We hope you enjoy reading the first edition of WADS’ Deaf
BCwas
6849 managed by 12 camp leaders and staff from Deaf Children Australia (a mixture of deaf and hearing people)
ThePERTH
camp
Magazine
in 2011!
TEL: (08) 9441 2677
and six Auslan
interpreters.
The campers enjoyed a lot of activities,
TTY: (08) 9441 2655
including
ropes
courses,
mountain biking,
skateboarding,
This really is the Deaf Community's magazine.
Articles
are
FAX: (08) 9441 2616
orienteering,
canoeing,
surfing
lessons
and
a
Beach
Carnival
with Surf
either
written
by
Deaf
people,
are
about
Deaf
people
or
are
of
[email protected]
Life
Saving
Victoria.
interest to the community. If you have any stories or events
Regional Office:
'So Youlike
Think
Can Dance'
finalist
Sorono
that you would
toYou
share
for the
nextDemi
edition
ofhosted
Deaf a Deaf Do
2 Eliot Street
Dance
workshop.
Demi
taught
the
kids
some
new
Magazine, you can email us at [email protected]. Wemoves,
look and
BUNBURY, 6231
because to
shereceiving
has a deaf sister,
was also able to sign with the kids.
PO BOX 1917,
forward
your she
contributions.
BUNBURY, 6231
TEL: (08) 9791 8032
TTY: (08) 9791 8034
FAX: (08) 9791 8032
wadeafbunbury@wadeaf.
org.au
www.wadeaf.org.au
Donation Hotline
(08) 9441 2677
“I've gained so much, confidence, experience, friends, memories and
You can also visit us online at www.wadeaf.org.au or find us on
respect - not only for myself but for others too,” Megan said.
Facebook at www.facebook.com/wadeaf
46/5 Aberdeen
Street
East Perth
WA 6004also had its first campers from overseas.
This year,
Crossing
Borders
TTY 08 9441 2655 Happy
/ Tel 08 9441 reading!
2677
Baurina and Keita are both 16 years old, from the Republic of Kiribati
Fax 08 9441 2616 / E-mail [email protected]
inwww.wadeaf.org.au
the Pacific Ocean. A highlight of the camp was the girls’ dance
Disclaimer:
performance.
worecontributors
their traditional
costume,
and their
teacher
Deaf Magazine contains opinions They
from many
that do
not necessarily
reflect
sung while
and
so the girls could get the beat.
the clapping
views of the
WAstomping
Deaf Society.
3
2
19
Damian’s Welcome
Office will be closed for Christmas
Fridayto21st
Dec 2012
Close has
1.00pm
I am pleased
announce
that WADS
had a verySaturday
successful
and
productive
22nd Dec Closed
beginning to this
year. This
includes
progress
Sunday
23rd
Dec Closed
on our organisation's Integration and
Monday 24th Dec Closed
Sustainability Review. The review is being
Tuesday
25th DecChristmas
conducted
by an external
company, MatrixDay
Wednesday
26thWADS'
Dec Boxing
on Board,
to assess
futureDay
capabilities toThursday
service the27th
needs
of
the
Deaf
Dec Closed
and hard of hearing in WA. We appreciate
Friday 28 Dec Closed
the Disability Services Commission's funding
to conduct theSaturday
review. 29 Dec Closed
30 Dec
Closed
As part of the Sunday
review, Matrix
on Board
has
Damian Lacey
daystakeholder
31 Dec Closed
consulted withMon
various
groups,
including
staff
and
management,
deaf
and
hearing
community
representatives, industry
Tuesday 1st Jan 2013 New Years Day
professionals
and
government
representatives,
to
develop
a
well-rounded
assessment of the
Wednesday 2nd Jan Open 9.00am
organisation. The report will be presented to the Board in April. Once this is received,
meetings will be organised so that the community will have the opportunity to participate in
When WADS is closed, if you need an Auslan interpreter for emergency situation e.g. Hospital or
further discussions.
Society
Directory
Police, please contact the After Hours Emergency Interpreter on 0410 017 540 (voice or sms)
The review includes a comparison between WADS and Deaf Societies from every state in
Australia. There are similarities and differences between the organisations, which helps to
On WADS'
Behalf unique
of all atstrengths
the WAinDeaf
Society
highlight
the state,
but also the serious disadvantages and
we wish youchallenges
a very merry
Christmas
and
a
safe
and Happy New Year.
that we face.
The New Year also marked theSometimes
of our
2010/2011
business
Sodifficulty
far WADS
need
an interpreter
butplan.
have
POLICE & RAC ROADSIDE
ASSISTANCE halfway pointyou
is doing very well in all areas and services have performed at or above expectations.
explaining this to hearing people. Here’s a handy
SMS Number (Only WA)
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you
know,
there
have
been
changesyou
in the
cut-out
canBusiness
keep inDevelopment
your wallet. department and in the
For Deaf or Hard of hearing peope only
area of fundraising. I would like to thank Marisa for her contributions. After reviewing the
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