Winter 2014 - Deaf Can:Do

Hello Deaf Notes readers
Winter 2014
It’s an exciting time for the Deaf Community as we are now very close to gaining The City of Tea Tree Gully’s ‘change of
use’ approval for DCSSA and the Community to move into its new Deaf Club at Modbury. It has taken much longer
than we expected and cost a lot of money and we hope to have good news soon. In the meantime Committees are
working on plans for the minor building work necessary to install the bar and other things inside the building. We are
very happy to be working together with the Community to make this a great success.
You may know that we were proud to announce that Debbie Kennewell has been appointed to the position of Manager
Client Services (Community, Auslan and Interpreting Services). Debbie is returning to Adelaide to join the team in her
new job at the beginning of September.
Debbie, a Deaf woman from South Australia, has been working in Jamaica for the Jamaican Deaf Society since 2007 and
prior to that worked for Able Australia and the Auslan Company. Debbie will bring a wide range of experience and skills
in community services, sign language education and interpreting to the role.
In the meantime Gerry Shearim will do that job until Debbie starts and has been making some positive changes in the
Interpreting area, including getting more casual Interpreters into the team so that we can fill more interpreting
requests. Gerry is a Professional Interpreter with lots of experience in SA and NSW in a variety of roles. Debbie and
Gerry are both looking forward to working in this new position and supporting Deaf Can:Do to grow, reinvigorate and
strengthen the work they are doing and help shape the future of Deaf Can:Do’s Client Services.
Many of you will know that Paul Bartlett and Stuart Anderson plan to come back to Adelaide to live around the end of
2015. We have been talking a lot with them about future business opportunities and will let you know more about that
next year. In the meantime, we have arranged for Paul to some consulting work for us in Adelaide for 2 weeks late
September. He’s in Adelaide 22 September – 3 October and will no doubt catch up with many of you in that time.
We were proud to congratulate Bruce Muller, past Board Member of Deaf Can:Do, The Royal South Australian Deaf
Society, in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his service to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
In sad news, we heard of the passing of Alf Stansbury, a long serving and respected member of the Community. Alf
passed away on 27 July. He is survived by wife Petal, sons Jeff, daughter in law Anne, Rodney and daughter in law
Kathleen.
Kind regards,
Judy Curran
Deaf Notes is a publication of Deaf Can:Do and information provided for publication is published as provided in most instances. However,
the editor reserves the right to edit or omit information as required.
8th National Deafness Sector Summit, Brisbane
Heidi Limareff, General Manager, Can:Do Hearing, attended the 8th national Deafness Sector Summit in Brisbane in
May. The focus was on Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in the workplace.
The first group of speakers were all Deaf or Hard of Hearing and spoke about their experiences in the workplace.
They said education is the key to opportunity and often the biggest barrier Deaf or Hard of Hearing people face in the
workplace is low expectations associated with poor local education systems.
The next session was speaking with Employers who have Deaf/HoH employees, by Lisa Mills, a Deaf woman in NSW,
who started her own business as a consultant on Deafness and hearing impairment in the workplace. She suggested
that more Deaf people should start their own businesses
The next speaker was Kevin Cocks, Queensland's Anti-Discrimination Commissioner. He said employers needed to
make reasonable accommodations to be more inclusive.
The last section was about technology at work and many of the speakers brought up the Employee Assistance Fund.
People felt employers were not aware of what is available to them in regards to technology or funding. Therefore
employees need to be more aware of their rights and bring them to the attention of their employers more often.
There was a long discussion on the role of skype and other video technology for the future.
The day finished with the Libby Harricks Memorial Oration, presented by Dr. Susan Brumby, Director of the National
Centre for Farmer Health. Dr. Brumby’s talk was very interesting as she worked her way through a program on
sustainable farm families in Victoria. Dr. Brumby said that farming has the highest incidence of workplace injury of
all sectors in Australia and that a lot of this could be blamed on a high level of noise induced hearing loss.
Community Service “Drop In” services
Don’t understand your letter?
Unsure about bills?
Need help with medical appointment booking?
Need us to make phone call?
You can see us
“Drop in” every fortnight Monday at DCD Welland from 9-12pm (next date 2nd June)
“Drop in” every fortnight Monday at Brooklyn Park (Senior Citizen Group) 10am – 12pm
Please note: not available on Tuesday if there is a public holiday.
“Drop in” every Friday at DCD Welland from 9am – 12pm
Community Services Staff
Maria Williams – Case Worker
Cheryl Wilhelm – Case Worker
Anita Morgan – Case Worker
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Please call Monday to Friday
9am – 5pm for assistance:
Community Services TTY Direct
8100 8211
Deaf Can:Do Reception TTY Direct
8100 8205
ADELAIDE DEAF COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS
A DEAF ARTIST/40th ANNIVERSARY
November 2nd will be a special day. Why? ADCC will celebrate their 40th Anniversary. We began with a Christmas
Service in 262 in 1974, and for a little while, we alternated between 262 and North Adelaide, before we decided to
stay at 262 permanently.
The Deaf Artist? This woman migrated to Australia with her husband, used to be a nurse, but then contracted
meningitis which left her with a full hearing loss. She was also a gifted artist, and took a big interest in Australian
birds, studied them, and painted many pictures of these birds. She died before WWII, and all her paintings were
gifted to the State Library, where they were discovered by Mrs Isobel Mattingley, a well known author and
publisher of over 50 books. She has put all these into a book, which will be launched on November 2nd and will
sell for $40 each.
PROGRAM AUGUST-SEPTEMBER
August 3rd
August 10th
August 17th
August 24th
August 31st
Divine Worship Service Community Lunch or $5.00
Divine Worship with L.S.
Divine Worship Service
Divine Worship with L.S.
Meningie Ecumenical Service 10.30am. A 22 seat bus will be hired and driven by Graham Liebelt.
Meet at Unley 8.00am. Pay $10 return ticket. Lunch provided.
Sept. 7th
Sept. 14th
Sept. 21st
Sept. 28th
Divine Worship Service L.S. Community Lunch
Divine Worship Service
Divine Worship Service L.S.
St Martin’s Lutheran Church, 79a Cliff Street, Mannum. 9.00am Lunch provided.
CHURCH SERVICES FOR 2014
We already have a full program for all the away services this year which is amazing. All the normal worship
services will be held at St John’s on the corner of Marlborough and Balmoral Streets, Malvern. We call that place
“Unley.” This will be until the new Deaf Home is ready, and then the situation will be reviewed again.
Blessings! Pastor John Hoopmann
Rev John Hoopmann can be contacted by TTY 8331 0539, FAX 8331 0540, SMS 0408 354 757, or email
[email protected]
National Koda Camp – 7-10 November
The first ever National Koda Camp is now OPEN for registration. The Koda Australia committee
have been busy planning and fundraising for this exciting camp and are excited to announce the
following details.
WHEN: Friday 7th to Monday 10th November
WHERE: Tallebudgera on the Gold Coast (right on the beautiful beach!)
AGE: 12 – 17 year olds
COST: $285 per camper
INCLUDES: accommodation, meals, activities, half day Dreamworld entry and a gift
Koda’s from all over Australia are welcome to attend. There will be leaders from New South Wales,
Queensland and Victoria.
If you have a fundraising idea and need a letter of support from Koda Australia - please email us at
[email protected]
The parents and Kodas of Townsville organised community BBQs and Raffles and were able to
fundraise enough money for flights during the 2013 camps!
YOU CAN DO THE SAME!
Please contact us at [email protected] OR visit our website www.kodaustralia.com.au if you
have any queries.
Deaf Joke: HAIR CUT
One day a blind man goes to a barber for a haircut.
After the cut he asks the barber about his bill. "I am sorry, I cannot accept money
from you I am doing community service for handicapped this week."
The blind man is pleased and leaves the shop.
The next morning when the barber goes to open his shop, there is a thank you card and a dozen
roses waiting at his door.
Later a man in wheelchair comes in for a haircut and he also goes to pay the barber, and the barber
replies: "I am sorry I cannot accept money from you.
I am doing community service for handicapped this week." The wheelchair man is happy and leaves
the shop.
The next morning the barber goes to open his shop, there is a thank you card and a box of dozen
muffins waiting at his door.
A Deaf man comes for a haircut and when he asks the barber what he owes, the barber wrote on
paper: "I am sorry I cannot accept money from you. I am doing community service for handicapped
this week. The Deaf man is very happy and leaves.
The next morning when the barber goes to open his shop,
there are a dozen Deaf people waiting at his door!!!
Supplied by Barry Priori
INTERPRETING SERVICES
Kelly Ferguson
Interpreting Service Support Officer
Direct TTY: 8100 8205
Email:
[email protected]
Interpreting Office
Direct Fax:
8223 7536
Direct TTY:
8100 8205
Email [email protected]
If you need help after hours, over the weekend or on a public holiday you can
EMERGENCY MOBILE
call:
0417 233 369
The emergency mobile is to be used for emergencies only. The Police and Nursing Staff in
Public Hospitals must ring to book an interpreter.
If you cannot come into Deaf Can:Do on Mondays or Fridays and need telephone interpreting or
interpreting for letters, Centrelink papers, Gas and Electricity bills, please TTY Kelly or send a fax to the
interpreting office to make an appointment.
Crisis Care Unit
(Department for Families and Communities - Government of South Australia)
The Crisis Care telephone service operates after hours and is a State wide service to help people when things go
wrong and when they need urgent help. It operates 24 hours on weekends and public holidays. Phone anywhere in
South Australia for the cost of a local call.
After hours: Call through the National Relay Service
TTY Ph: 133 677 and ask for 13 16 11
Help for Depression
beyondblue info line 1300 22 4636
For the cost of a local call, the beyondblue info line provides callers with access to information and referral to relevant
services for depression and anxiety related matters.
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, call through the National Relay Service TTY Ph: 133 677 and
ask for 1300 22 4636
Speak and Listen (SSR) Ph:1300 555 727 and ask for 1300 22 4636
Internet Relay: connect to www.relayservice.com.au
and ask for: 1300 22 4636
If you need an Interpreter urgently please ring the Deaf Can:Do after hours,
EMERGENCY Interpreter mobile number: 0417 233 369
Chief Executive
Judy Curran
[email protected]
Executive Assistant
Francesca French
[email protected]
Group Finance Manager
Marianke Thompson
[email protected]
Accounts Receivable and Payable Officers
Kylie Rickards (Wed & Thurs)
[email protected]
Linda Jean Horne
[email protected]
Receptionist
Joanne Van Dyk
[email protected]
Executive General Manager Client Services
Liz Cohen
[email protected]
Case Workers
Maria Williams
[email protected]
Cheryl Wilhelm
[email protected]
Anita Morgan
[email protected]
Principal Auslan Tutor / Coordinator
Barry Priori
[email protected]
Interpreting & Auslan Administration Officer
Kelly Ferguson
[email protected]
Para Professional Interpreters
Deidre Childs
[email protected]
Jade Cleasby
[email protected]
Assistive Technology Services Support
Tristan Fergusson
[email protected]
Pathways Consultant—Deaf/Hearing (6-25yrs)
Chelsea Ellway
[email protected]
General Manager Can:Do Hearing
Heidi Limareff
[email protected]
Principal Audiologist Can:Do Hearing
Joel Coultas
[email protected]
Practice Manager Can:Do Hearing
Narelle Mawson
[email protected]
General Manager Corporate and Community
Relations
Rebecca Young
[email protected]
Collections Coordinator
Glyn Harris
[email protected]
Marketing and Event Manager
Robin Hopkinson
[email protected]
Come and celebrate the 140th Anniversary of Townsend House!
Food:
Drinks:
-
Fork on the Road food trucks
Adelaide Hills Wine Region
Entertainment:
-
Signing choir
Musicians
Kids performer
Kids entertainment:
- Jumping castle
- Animal farm
Giant games
- Face painting
- Giant hamster ball
- Games 2 U gaming van
Tours of Townsend House