John Pierce Centre - Spirit of the Deaf Community

Community

24th August 2011 – Footy Fever 2011

COME AND MAKE STREAMERS
IN YOUR FAVOURITE COLOURS
KICK THE FOOTBALL AROUND
ENJOY A BREAK WITH BBQ LUNCH
FINALLY COOL DOWN WITH ICE CREAM

FAMILIES ARE WELCOME
(INCLUDE SIGNEE-TOTS AND CODA FAMILIES)
WEAR YOUR FAVOURITE FOOTY COLOURS

PRIZE FOR BEST DRESSED

When: Tuesday 27 September 2011
Time: 11.00 am – 2.00 pm
Where: JPC, 25-35 High Street, Praharan
Entry: $10.00 per family

Send us an RSVP for catering purposes by 20 September 2011
wendy.devlin@jpc.org.au

27th July 2011 – Census Night

The Census aims to take a ‘snapshot’ of Australia on Census night. It collects vital information that decision makers, government and communities use to allocate services, facilities and funding in your area.

Everyone in Australia on Census night needs to complete the Census even if you are not an Australian citizen or resident. Only foreign diplomats and their families do not have to complete the Census.

On Census night, you will have the option to either fill out the paper form delivered to your home, or complete the Census online using eCensus.

For more information on the Census or eCensus call the Census Inquiry Service on 1300 338 776 or visit www.abs.gov.au/census. People who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment can contact the Census Inquiry Service through the National Relay Service:

• TTY users phone 133 677 and ask for 1300 338 776
• Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 and ask for 1300 338 776, or
• Internet relay users connect to www.relayservice.com.au and ask for 1300 338 776.

The Census Inquiry Service is open 8:30am to 8:00pm, seven days a week from 18 July to 5 September 2011.

Click here for more information in Auslan on the Australian Bureau of Statistics website or click here for flyer

Photo: Australian Bureau of Statistics

You are invited to attend the book launch of “Whisper” by Chrissie Keighery

July 27th 2011

“Whisper will provide insights into both worlds that are equally daunting and rewarding. This is a must read for teenagers and adults, both deaf and hearing” – The Victorian College for the Deaf.

How do you know if your friends are talking about you behind your back? They could act innocent, but you’d know from the rumours. You’d hear the whispers. Being a teenager is hard enough. But being a deaf teenager… Hard doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Whisper by Chrissie Keighery RRP $16.95
Also available Outside In by Chrissie Keighery RRP $16.95

Date: Thursday 11th August, 2011Time: 6.30pm

Venue: The John Pierce Centre – 25 – 35 High Street, Prahran, Victoria

Parking: There is some on-site parking available. As a courtesy please pay attention to clearway signs in the area. Most of these zones only apply until 6.30pm. We will keep this in mind when commencing the proceedings. Thank You.

All Welcome. Free Event.

Please download and distribute this Whisper Launch Flyer to your relatives and friends.

RSVP appreciated for catering purposes by Friday 5th August, 2011

Jennifer Kean, Publicist
email: jenniferkean@hardiegrant.com.au