DeafACT

29/05/2026

Open captioned movies at Hoyts this week
(May 30-June 2)

Saturday Morning @ Woden - Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Sunday afternoon @ Belconnen and Woden - Finding Emily

Tuesday evening @ Belconnen and Woden - Michael

Please check the Hoyts website for exact movie times.

21/05/2026

The Sign on Screen Festival starts tomorrow night. For more information and to book your free tickets visit http://nfsa.gov.au/whats-on/sign-on-screen

Launching at the National Film and Sound Archive this weekend, the Sign on Screen Festival aims to celebrate Deaf perspectives.

19/05/2026

Deaf Australia is excited to continue our Community Consultation Roadshow across Australia in May & June 2026.

WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM DEAF AUSTRALIA?

Do you have feedback, ideas, or stories to share? Come and tell us what matters most to you.

These sessions will help shape the future of Deaf Australia. Our Board members will be there to meet you, listen, and hear directly from the community.

This event is free to attend but please RSVP to assist with planning of session.
https://deafaustralia.org.au/events/dcc-roadshow

Coffs Harbour
🗓️ 28 May 2026
⏰ 6 pm – 9 pm

Newcastle
🗓️ 30 May 2026
⏰ 10 am – 12 pm

Central Coast
🗓️ 31 May 2026
⏰ 11 am - 1 pm

Perth
🗓️ 5 June 2026
⏰ 6 pm - 9 pm

🗓️ 6 June 2026
⏰ 2 pm - 5 pm

Canberra
🗓️ 12 June 2026
⏰ 6 pm - 9 pm

Wollongong
🗓️ 13 June 2026
⏰ 2 pm - 5 pm

Please share this with your friends, family, and colleagues. When more of us come together, Deaf Australia grows stronger for all of us.

15/05/2026

What smoke alarm do you use? If you're over 65 and have significant hearing loss, ACT Fire and Rescue can provide and install one for free.

Unbeknownst to him, the gas burner was on when Anthany placed the plastic microwave cover on top of it. His…

13/05/2026

Auslan Interpreters confirmed
RSVP required

Come along and let them know what you think about the changes to NDIS

The Government has announced some big changes to the NDIS, which will be felt locally and will require the ACT Government to deliver more services.

We want to hear your perspectives, your questions and your concerns, so we can bring them back to the Senate and the ACT Legislative Assembly.

RSVP via the link in below

via https://www.davidpocock.com.au/2026_town_hall_ndis_changes

08/05/2026

This is really disappointing for all Deaf sport not just Deaf cricket.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/cricket-australia-inclusive-blind-deaf-disabled-programs-funding

Significant changes to how Cricket Australia funds Deaf, blind and intellectually disabled teams prompt concern from players and advocates.

08/05/2026

Deafness Forum Australia will be meeting with NDIS to discuss why participants have had unexplained cuts to their funding for Auslan interpreting or training.

In preparation for the meeting, please respond with answers to the following questions. Any other comments are welcome.

1. Have you had your Auslan funding cut recently, or know someone who has?

2. If you have had your Auslan funding cut, were you provided with any explanation as to why this decision was made?

3. Have you requested a review of this decision? If so, what was the result?

08/05/2026

Open captioned movies at Hoyts Belconnen and Woden this week:

Saturday morning - May 9
The Devil Wears Prada 2

Tuesday evening - May 12
Mortal Kombat II

Please check the Hoyts website for the exact times.

05/05/2026