International Week of Deaf People 23-29 September 2024 | https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/international-week-of-deaf-people-23-29-september-2024 | International Week of Deaf People 23-29 September 2024 | | 23-29 September is International Week of Deaf People, held every year to acknowledge Deaf people and their communities. During this week, Deaf communities celebrate their unique histories and highlight the diversity and richness of their language, culture and contribution to their communities. | 2024-09-22T14:00:00Z |
Principals' Day 2024 | https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/principals-day-2024 | Principals' Day 2024 | | Principals’ Day is an initiative of the Victorian Principals Association. Celebrated this year on 2 August in schools across the state, the day recognises the hard work and dedication of principals and assistant principals to achieving excellence in education. | 2024-08-01T14:00:00Z |
NAIDOC Week 7 – 14 July 2024 | https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/naidoc-week-7-–-14-july-2024 | NAIDOC Week 7 – 14 July 2024 | | National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. | 2024-07-04T14:00:00Z |
Deafblind Awareness Week | https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/deafblind-awareness-week | Deafblind Awareness Week | | 24-30 June 2024 marks Deafblind Awareness Week, when people with deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments are celebrated for their achievements and contributions to our communities.
This year’s theme for Deafblind Awareness Week is ‘Connect to Act’, which aims to encourage communities to learn more about the lived experiences of deafblind young people and adults. | 2024-06-23T14:00:00Z |
Education Week 2024 Spotlight on STEM | https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/education-week-2024-spotlight-on-stem | Education Week 2024 Spotlight on STEM | | This week from 13 to 17 May we celebrate Education Week, an annual celebration of education in Victoria. This year’s theme is ‘Spotlight on STEM’ and highlights the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in our classrooms and everyday lives. | 2024-05-13T14:00:00Z |
Closing the Gap on Hearing Outcomes: The Listen to Learn Initiative | https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/closing-the-gap-on-hearing-outcomes-the-listen-to-learn-initiative | Closing the Gap on Hearing Outcomes: The Listen to Learn Initiative | | Addressing hearing loss is critical to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to achieve educational outcomes and developmental milestones. The Listen to Learn program is succeeding in closing the gap on hearing outcomes and enhancing the children’s ability to communicate, listen, learn, and thrive at school. There is an increase in the children’s development of language skills and importantly, their connection to culture through yarning and storytelling. | 2024-04-23T14:00:00Z |