News and events

October is International AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Month, celebrating communication diversity, and highlighting non-verbal communication tools.

National Week of Deaf People (NWDP) is a time when we acknowledge the Australian Deaf community and celebrate their unique history, culture and language, Australian Sign Language (Auslan).

For 15 years, the VDEI Caption Centre has helped ensure deaf and hard of hearing students have equitable access to learning by providing free captioning of educational media for Victorian government, ...

AusAlert is Australia's new national emergency warning system designed for people with diverse communication needs. A major national test of AusAlert will occur on Monday 27 July 2026, between 12:00 p...

Deaf Australia is hosting an online national summit on 23 & 24 June to bring together Deaf community members, advocates, interpreters, professionals, organisations and stakeholders from across Austral...

This year’s theme is ‘Showcase your School,’ encouraging local school communities to celebrate and spotlight what makes their classrooms, students and staff unique.

The Department of Education has reactivated access to Canvas learning platforms following a global cyber incident in May 2026 that impacted Instructure, a third-party supplier, and its Canvas system.

World Education Support Personnel Day is celebrated annually on 16 May, recognising the crucial role support staff play in education settings.

Registrations and volunteer applications for the 2026 Australian Deaf Games open 1 May.

National Interpreter Appreciation Day is 6 May, honouring the skill and vital role of both spoken and sign language interpreters.

Deaf and hard of hearing people are encouraged to participate in the Voices for Reconciliation choir initiatives.

Auslan Day on 13 April celebrates Australian Sign Language (Auslan) and its role in the lives of thousands of Deaf Australians.