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National Interpreter Appreciation Day 6 May 2026https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/national-interpreter-appreciation-day-6-may-2026National Interpreter Appreciation Day 6 May 2026National Interpreter Appreciation Day is 6 May, honouring the skill and vital role of both spoken and sign language interpreters.2026-05-05T14:00:00Z
2026 Australian Deaf Gameshttps://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/2026-australian-deaf-games2026 Australian Deaf GamesRegistrations and volunteer applications for the 2026 Australian Deaf Games open 1 May.2026-04-30T14:00:00Z
Voices for Reconciliation choir 2026https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/voices-for-reconciliation-choir-2026Voices for Reconciliation choir 2026Deaf and hard of hearing people are encouraged to participate in the Voices for Reconciliation choir initiatives.2026-04-14T14:00:00Z
Auslan Day 13 April 2026https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/auslan-day-13-april-2026Auslan Day 13 April 2026Auslan Day on 13 April celebrates Australian Sign Language (Auslan) and its role in the lives of thousands of Deaf Australians.2026-04-12T14:00:00Z
Autism Awareness Month April 2026https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/autism-awareness-month-april-2026Autism Awareness Month April 2026April is Autism Awareness Month and an opportunity to promote understanding and acceptance.2026-03-31T13:00:00Z
Cultural Diversity Week 2026https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/cultural-diversity-week-2026Cultural Diversity Week 2026Cultural Diversity Week runs from 21–29 March 2026 and this year’s theme is ‘Culture connects us all’.2026-03-23T13:00:00Z
Inclusive Classrooms professional learning program 2026https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/inclusive-classrooms-professional-learning-program-2026Inclusive Classrooms professional learning program 2026Registrations are open for Term 2 Inclusive Classrooms professional learning programs, including Supporting Students with Hearing Loss.2026-03-11T13:00:00Z
Inclusive Education Scholarships Applications 2026https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/inclusive-education-scholarships-application-round-20261Inclusive Education Scholarships Applications 2026Applications for the Inclusive Education Scholarships close on Monday 16 March 2026. These fully funded scholarships support Victorian teachers and regional staff to build specialist expertise in inclusive education, transforming how they teach, engage, and support students with diverse learning needs.2026-03-11T13:00:00Z
Hoodie Up & Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/hoodie-up-neurodiversity-celebration-week-2026Hoodie Up & Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026Hoodie Up 2026 takes place on 19 March and people across Australia are encouraged to wear a hoodie and show their support for autistic people and celebrate neurodiversity. 2026-03-09T13:00:00Z
Hearing Awareness Week & World Hearing Day 2026https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/hearing-awareness-week-world-hearing-day-2026Hearing Awareness Week & World Hearing Day 2026Hearing Awareness Week will run from 1-7 March and coincides with World Hearing Day on 3 March. This year’s theme, ‘From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children’ will focus on addressing childhood hearing loss.2026-03-02T13:00:00Z