The John Pierce Centre serves Deaf and hearing-impaired people and their families throughout Victoria.
The Centre operates within a Catholic ethos and seeks to empower all Deaf people and their families to live a full life.
Deaf people are essentially 'visual' people. Sight is our primary sense. Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is our natural language.
We provide individual couples with support in preparation for their wedding. This includes the use of the FOCCUS program (in AUSLAN on DVD) which encourages couples to discuss topics important in their relationship. Outreach: We provide a pastoral outreach to Deaf people in urban and regional Victoria. This outreach includes home and hospital visits, family support and advocacy. Life Skills: The John Pierce Centre provides opportunities for Deaf people to gain access to information that is readily available in the general community.
Have a look at our calendar for future updates or join our newsletter to be informed when they are announced.
We provide Deaf people with opportunities for spirituality and faith development in their natural language of Auslan
We provide Deaf people and their families with support, advocacy, life-skills, and pastoral care.
We are home to a number of community groups within the Deaf community including a playgroup, social and craft groups.