The video is now being shared through the TAFE library and student support networks.

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Catherine Miller has now joined the project and is looking for more participants. If you are interested, please email Catherine on catherine.miller@unimelb.edu.au

For more information, visit: https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_1WX8P932w9yFy8S  

Please share this with anyone who may be interested. Participants will receive a $50 voucher for their time and their contribution.

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It has been a busy year for the team, with two earlier VDC webinars delivered to over 400 participants, and six additional sessions delivered throughout the year to over 170 participants. Attendees included TAFE teaching staff, the teaching team at the Adult Migrant English Program, and the recently formed Disability Transition Officer Network.

Would you like a session delivered at your RTO? Training is provided at no cost to the Victorian VET sector. For further details, contact us: info@deafconnected.com.au

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A separate part of the project will commence later in 2024 and will look at the experience of TAFE support staff in providing services to learners who are Deaf, Deafblind or hard of hearing.

In the meantime, deafConnectEd is very proud to be supporting this much needed research and we look forward to providing updates as the project continues.

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A pilot Auslan and English skills course for Deaf migrants which will be delivered by the Adult Migrant English Program at Box Hill Institute.

Research looking at how we can improve support services for Deaf and hard of hearing learners transitioning to TAFE. This research will be carried out by the University of Melbourne with funding from the Melbourne Disability Insitute.

We are looking forward to working with Deaf Victoria on both projects, and sharing more information when we can.

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Are you thinking about work or further study? Skills and Jobs Centres can help you with advice and support to find that job or choose your study pathway.

deafConnectEd have been working with the Skills and Jobs Centre Network over the last year to ensure staff are ready to provide accessible services to the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Each TAFE has a Skills and Jobs Centre, so why not visit their website and make an appointment?

An English transcript for this video is available, click here to view and download.

You can watch another video about one student’s experience of working with a Skills and Job Centre in Gippsland to return to study and change career. Follow this link- Student Survey with Joe

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Lauren Fox delivered an outstanding Deafness Awareness webinar for deafConnectEd in July through the VET Development Centre’s professional learning program. The session was attended by a staggering 295 participants. Feedback about the session was also incredibly positive, with 99% of participants rating the session as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’, commenting on how clear and well-organised Lauren’s session was. Another session is planned for October.

Training providers can also contact us to organise an online or onsite session for their staff or to discuss other resources that support teachers to work effectively with learners who are Deaf, Deafblind or hard of hearing.

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Our popular short courses for people interested in working as a notetaker for students who are Deaf, Deafblind or hard of hearing are now available from the VET Development Centre through their Professional Learning on-Demand pages. This is a free resource.

The two modules were developed for anyone interested in or already working as a notetaker, with a particular focus on notetaking for students who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing. Both modules provide valuable information, practice activities and resources.

All participants receive a Certificate on completion of the modules.

I completed the Notetaking course and found it very informative, well-structured and full bodied indeed. It is quite overwhelming as I have not actually worked as a Notetaker at all, but the tips and realistic pointers from those who have in the videos were very helpful.

Notetaker

For more information, visit the section for notetakers on our website.

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