deafConnectEd would like to thank our sponsors for sharing knowledge, resources and staff - without the generous support and contribution of each sponsor, this program would not be possible.
Melbourne Polytechnic was one of the two major sponsors supporting this program. Thank you for providing rooms, technology and a campus tour for the students to benefit from workshops, lectures, discussions and documenting their own journey of learning.
Melbourne Polytechnic is a Learning and Career Partner offering a diverse range of innovative, hands-on practical skills and modern theoretical learning. A special thank you also to the Certificate III Auslan students who generously fund-raised $1000 to support the program. |
Deaf Children Australia was our second main sponsor for this program. DCA provided their highly skilled case worker, Paula Thornton, to be the main facilitator of this unique 6-day program as well as key resources.
Deaf Children Australia provides a range of services to families with deaf and hard of hearing children to remove barriers and enhance opportunities and skills. |
Holmesglen Institute contributed the expertise of their Disability Liaison Officer to provide key information and resources about rights and access for students with a disability.
Holmesglen Institute is one of the leading providers of TAFE courses in Victoria. With over 30 years experience, we offer pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, bachelor degrees, graduate certificates and master degrees. They have over 300 courses in nine different study areas. |
Billy Brownless contributed his time and wisdom, sharing his journey and his many careers, including football, radio and television. Billy's advice was to "give your 100% in whatever you do in life".
Anthony William "Billy" Brownless is a former Australian rules footballer who represented Geelong in the Australian Football League during the 1980s and 1990s. |
Deakin University welcomed our students by providing a full day tour around the main campus at Burwood. The tour gave students a taste of university life, including as a typical lecture, types of courses offered, the range of facilities offered for students as well as visiting the Disability Resources Centre (DRC). Participants were also able to learn from the experience of a current deaf student at Deakin.
Deakin University is a world-class institute with cutting-edge facilities and renowned quality of research and teaching. All three international university rankings put us in the top 2% of the world's universities. |
William Angliss Institute also provided students with a tour of their city campus, showing the diverse range of courses offered. The Disability Liaison Officer also introduced a current deaf student studying, providing insight into how their courses may be beneficial for students who prefer to be study 'hands on'.
William Angliss Institute is a Specialist Centre for hospitality, tourism and culinary arts training and education. |
Vicdeaf provided an extensive tour around its Melbourne office, showing the variety of services (community, interpreting, employment, filming, translation) it offers to deaf and hard of hearing adults in Victoria. This gave students the opportunity to become familiar with its services should they require any in the near future.
Vicdeaf is a non-profit organisation established in 1884 as the primary source of reference, referral, advice and support for deaf. |
Sign For Work organised a practical workshop on how to prepare for a job interview, providing opportunities for students to practice under different situations: with interpreters, without interpreters and with deaf employers.
Sign For Work is a free employment service and is part of Deaf Children Australia. We help many people find work including people who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
The Career Education Association of Victoria (CEAV) gave participants an important insight into the changes that school leavers need to consider, as some employment opportunities slowly diminishing and new careers opportunities are created, especially through technological change.
The CEAV is a not for profit charity that supports career development as a lifelong process. We believe that through the development and delivery of ethical and professional career education and training, careers counselling services and products, individuals can become successful career self-managers. |