Victorian Deaf Education Institute

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 Australia.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

April is Autism Awareness Month and an opportunity to promote understanding and acceptance.

A supplementary early literacy program for deaf and hard of hearing children who use fingerspelling as an alternative approach to developing phonological awareness

The Victorian Government is offering fully funded Master’s scholarships for eligible teachers and regional staff who support students with disability and additional learning needs.

The framework identifies the standards, knowledge and competencies required by educational interpreters working in Primary and Secondary schools.