Deaf Australia is hosting an online national summit to bring together Deaf community members, advocates, interpreters, professionals, organisations and stakeholders from across Australia.

The summit will provide a space for discussion, collaboration and community input on key issues affecting Deaf people today and into the future.

Participants will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, share experiences and help inform future advocacy priorities, position papers and guidelines.

Putting Auslan on the Agenda

Our language, rights and inclusion in today’s society in Australia.

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Purpose of the Summit

Engage with members
Collect firsthand experiences and stories from members
Increase collaboration between Deaf Australia, members and stakeholders (service providers, community groups, advocates)
Enhance Deaf Australia’s public profile
Raise key issues in Deaf Community
Help identify advocacy priority plans (short- and long-term)
Initiate the development of position papers and guidelines

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Key Discussion Areas

Topics will include:

NDIS reforms and systemic issues
Education
Accessibility and communication
Healthcare

Additional topics may be added as discussions develop.

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Details

Dates: 23 & 24 June 2026
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm AEST
Location: Online via Zoom

Who Can Attend?

The summit is open to everyone who wishes to attend, including:

Deaf community members
Families and supporters
Service providers
Educators
Interpreters
Advocates
Organisations and stakeholders

Accessibility

To support inclusive participation, the summit will include:

Auslan interpreters
Live captioning

Additional accessibility information will be shared closer to the event.

More Information

A full program and presenter announcements will be released soon. Stay connected through Deaf Australia’s website and social media channels for updates.

Contact the host of Deaf Australia Online Summit