DAT provides the opportunity to:

• gain an insight into the lives and needs of Deaf people
• improve communication with Deaf people and
• facilitate better access to information and services for Deaf people
• build understanding that promotes positive communication and experiences
• develop strategies to improve communication and pathways to further training

Eligible organisations that employ Deaf people can access funding to either partially or fully cover the cost of DAT through the Employment Assistance Fund.

Employment Assistance Fund

The Employment Assistance Fund provides government funding to assist employers of people with disability or mental health condition to purchase a range of work related modifications and services for those staff. The fund is administered by JobAccess. The funding can include access to workplace training and interpreting provided by the Deaf Society to encourage employment of Deaf and hard of hearing staff.

This DAT training provides knowledge and strategies for improving the interaction between Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing people in the workplace.

JobAccess Advisors are a team of friendly professionals who provide advice on all matters relating to the employment of people with disability.

You can visit: www.jobaccess.gov.au or contact JobAccess on 1800 464 800.

Bookings

To find out more about DAT or make a booking, please contact the Deaf Society.