This office was established in 2008 to support Deaf people in the New England region, covering the area around Tamworth and Armidale.

Services include community development, support and information, advocacy, and referrals to other organisations. The Deaf Society enjoys good access to TAFE in this region.

A Drop In service is available Tamworth every Monday 9am to 1pm, then appointment only from 1.30pm to 4pm.

A full range of interpreting services for New England is available through the Deaf Society's Interpreting Service. To find out more, click here.

Events The Deaf Society supports Deaf community events in the local regions. Regular local events include:

• Various community social activities - contact the DeafACTion group in Tamworth for more information
• Deaf Society information Days - see our Events page or contact our New England Community Worker for more information
• Deaf Society community BBQ’s - see our Events page or contact New England Community Worker for more information

For other events, check out:

• Deaf Society Events for New England
• Deaf Community Noticeboard
• NSW Deaf Herald (newsletter)

Local Staff Member To see the contact details for the local Deaf Society staff member for the New England region, click here.