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Southern and Western NSW  
   

There are Deaf communities throughout Southern and Western NSW from Wollongong and Nowra to Griffith, Orange and Broken Hill.

The Deaf Society services these regions on an outreach basis supporting the local Deaf and hearing communities through:

  • visiting individual regions twice a year
  • a video link service called DeafNet

The Deaf Society also has secure video remote interpreting services for those times when it is not possible to get a local interpreter.

The DeafNet Project extends the Deaf Society’s information and expertise to rural and regional NSW. DeafNet uses a laptop with webcam and dedicated broadband internet connection located in the local host service to connect local Deaf people seeking information, referral and support with staff in our Sydney office.

During biannual regional visits, we can provide Deafness Awareness sessions and seminars on working effectively with interpreters and assist regional services to consult with the local Deaf community. We also arrange special interest seminars and social events with local Deaf people.

We support individuals and generic services by request at any time of year. Deaf individuals in rural areas have the same needs as their hearing peers and we work collaboratively with local generic and disability agencies to make sure Deaf people get the services they need and agencies receive guidance and support to deliver their services effectively to Deaf people. Agencies and individuals can contact us at any time that they need individual and family support.

Interpreting services for the Southern and Western NSW are available through the Deaf Society’s Interpreting Service. To find out more, click here.

Staff Member for Southern and Western NSW
The Deaf Society staff member that works in the Deaf communities in:
- South Coast, click here.
- Central West, click here.
- Southern and Western NSW, click here.

See more information about services and events in your region:

South Coast
 The Deaf Society has a DeafNet video-link in Nowra for service to the South Coast at:
Nowra Library (Central Library)
10 Berry Street, Nowra NSW 2541

DeafNet appointment times are normally Tuesdays, 10am-12 noon. You can make individual appointments. All appointments should be confirmed with the Deaf Society staff member for the South Coast region in advance.

Deaf people in the Illawarra and South Coast enjoy good access to interpreting services, education services and informal local independent Deaf community activities and events. The Deaf Society has ties within the local Deaf community and posts local events within our website. To find out about local events, check out:

The Deaf Society can also put you in contact with the information and people you need. To see contact details for the staff member for your region, click here.

The Riverina
The Deaf Society has DeafNet video-links in Wagga Wagga and Griffith. All appointments should be confirmed with the Deaf Society staff member for the Southern and Western region in advance.

Wagga Wagga
Disability Advocacy Network (DAN)
31 Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
DeafNet appointment times are normally Thursdays, 2-4pm

Griffith
Griffith Neighbourhood Centre
80 Benerembah Street, Griffith NSW 2680
DeafNet times by appointment only.

Although the Riverina has a limited supply of local interpreters, it is possible to support Deaf people and their families with the support of Deaf Society services.

The Deaf Society has ties within the local Deaf community and posts local events within our website. To find out about local events, check out:

The Deaf Society can also put you in contact with the information and people you need. To see contact details for the staff member for your region, click here.

Southern Tablelands and Highlands
Because it is close to Sydney and has fewer Deaf individuals, the NSW Southern Tablelands and Highlands region is serviced by individual visits and requests.

The Deaf Society has ties within the local Deaf community and posts local events on our website. To find out about local events, check out:

The Deaf Society can also put you in contact with the information and people you need. To see contact details for the staff member for your region, click here.

The Central West
The Deaf Society has a DeafNet video-link in Orange for service to the Central West at:
Central West DeafNet outlet is located in Orange City Library
Civic Square, Byng Street, Orange NSW 2800

DeafNet appointment times are normally Fridays, 10am-12 noon. All appointments should be confirmed with the Deaf Society staff member for the Central West region in advance.

The Central West has one of the oldest and longest running Deaf Clubs in NSW. In 2007, the Central West Deaf Club based in Orange celebrated its 25th anniversary. 

Deaf communities in Bathurst and Dubbo also enjoy local Deaf community activities where parents and families of deaf children are encouraged to attend. The Central West Deaf Club publishes a local newsletter; new members and subscribers are welcome.

The Deaf Society can also put you in contact with the information and people you need. To see contact details for the staff member for your region, click here.

The Far West
As one of the largest remote areas in NSW, it is no surprise to know that there are few established Deaf specific services. However, Broken Hill is home to one of the oldest Deaf and hard of hearing support services in regional NSW, the Broken Hill and District Hearing Resource Centre.

The Deaf Society has links and previously conducted joint work with the Hearing Resource Centre. Agencies and individuals can contact the Deaf Society at any time there is a need for individual and family support.

The Deaf Society can also put you in contact with the information and people you need. To see contact details for the staff member for your region, click here.