My presentation on Deaf Australia Inc.

1. Deaf Australia Inc.

2. Mainstream Australian Culture
• English speaking, diverse country all but 3 of
the 22 main religions practiced.
• Aboriginals: migrated from Africa and Asia and
are the original inhabitants of Australia.
• Rich art history with aboriginal art that dates
back 30,000 years.

3. Deaf Australian Culture
• Hyde and Power (1991) posit about 15,400
Deaf people in Australia
• Deaf Australians prefer just the simplified,
capitalized Deaf title
• Language use is Auslan or Australian Sign
Language

4. General Deaf Culture
• Behavior
– Eye Contact
– Touch
– Physical Proximity
– Directness
– Attention Getting
• Customs
• Technology
• Art
• History

5. Deaf Australia Inc.
• Vision
– https://vimeo.com/93121716
Essentially, Deaf Australia works with the government in
Australia and local agencies to ensure that Australia is
compliant with the United Nations Convention on the
Rights of Persons With Disabilities.
Deaf Australia is the peak body managed by Deaf people
advocating for Deaf Australians

6. Deaf Australia
• Values/Vision
– https://vimeo.com/93121718
• Auslan as the language of the Australian Deaf community
• The potential of Deaf people to succeed
• Individual difference
• Dedication to the organization
• Establishing and enhancing relationships with members and partners
• Open communication
• Honest and positive attitudes
• High quality information and service
• Involvement/contribution of members
• The views of the Deaf community
• Continuous improvement and innovation
– http://deafaustralia.org.au/mission-and-values/

7. History
• 1903-1920’s Australian Deaf and Dumb
Association
– Branches in states within Australia
• 1932-1930’s Australian Association
– “Of the Deaf for the Deaf”
• 1986-Current Deaf Australia Inc.
– Deaf people in Australia agreed that they were a
group entitled to determine their destiny

8. Strategic Plan
• Family
– Families are well educated and supported
• Youth
– Equipped with knowledge and skills
• Community
– Diverse and inclusive
• Services
– Actively promote inclusive society
• Members
– Social Inclusion

9. Deaf Australia Inc
Deaf Australia is a Collaborative company.
Cameron & Quinn, 1999, state a collaborative company focuses on “doing things together.”

10. Thank you all

11. References
• Cameron, K., & Quinn, R. (1999). The Competing Values Culture Assessment. Ann
Arbor, MI, USA: University of Michigan Regents. Retrieved from
https://worldclass.regis.edu/d2l/le/content/192631/viewContent/2281297/View
• Deaf Australia Inc. (n.d.). Missions and Values. Retrieved from DeafAustralia.org:
http://deafaustralia.org.au/mission-and-values/
• Deaf Australia Inc. (n.d.). History and Achievements. Retrieved from Deaf Australia
Inc: http://deafaustralia.org.au/about-2/history-and-achievements/
• Hyde, M., & Power, D. (1991). The use of Australian Sign Language by Deaf people
(Research Report No. 1). Nathan: Griffith University , Faculty of Education, Centre
for Deafness Studies and Research.
• International Student. (n.d.). People and Art of Australia. Retrieved from
International Student:
http://www.internationalstudent.com/study_australia/living_in_australia/people-
culture/
• Sydney.com. (n.d.). Desination NSW. Retrieved from Sydney.com:
http://www.sydney.com/us