Posted on: May 20th, 2011 by jpcadmin

Here, you will find information about our community activities, all of which are accessible in Auslan.

If you have any questions, please contact us :
admin@jpc.org.au

And follow us on Facebook to keep to up to date with announcements and reminders.

https://www.facebook.com/JohnPierceCentre/

John Pierce Centre (JPC) is a community centre for all Deaf and hard of hearing people and their children.

Signee Tots

Signee Tots has returned for 2022!

Signee Tots is a playgroup registered with Playgroup Victoria, primarily for Deaf parents and their children or families with Deaf children or just anyone interested in using Auslan in their home with their families.
Meets once a  fortnight on a Tuesday through the school term and also often has a school holidays activity day after each term.
Signee-Tots encourages a better understanding of Deaf culture, recognition of Deaf role models, and development of sign language.

We will also share news about upcoming events on our FACEBOOK PAGE here.

Upcoming dates:

4 June 2023

2 July 2023

6 August 2023

3 September 2023

1 October 2023

5 November 2023

3 December 2023

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A group called “KODA AUSTRALIA” offers camps for children of Deaf adults (aged 10-16yrs).
See more information on their Facebook page.

For more information, please contact JPC 

Email: signeetots@jpc.org.au

 

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Deaf Arts and Crafts

Deaf Arts and Crafts group has returned for 2022.

The group meets weekly on Friday during school terms.
For people wishing to learn new skills in arts and crafts.

If you are interested in joining you must register. Please contact Diane Backholer (Deaf Arts and Crafts Coordinator) for more information.

For more information, please contact: Diane Backholer 

Email: d.backholer@jpc.org.au / Phone(SMS only) : 0409 175 538


Ladies Day Out at Williamstown 2016

Ladies Get Together

The women in our community love to meet fortnightly for outings and staying in. The outings are often to an interesting venue, they are affordable and are easy to get to.  The alternate fortnight is spent in at JPC and is an opportunity to relax and catch up and learn new things.

Upcoming dates – Wednesdays:

24 May 2023

7 June 2023

21 June 2023

12 July 2023

26 July 2023

Please contact Diane if you would like more information or to join the group.

For more information, please contact: Diane Backholer 

Email: k.mynard@jpc.org.au / Phone(SMS only) : 0409 175 538


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Men’s Time Out

Men’s Time Out gives men an opportunity to get together in a familiar and relaxed environment. Board games, cards, newspapers are provided or the group go on outings. For more information about our our men’s group, please contact: k.mynard@jpc.org.au / SMS: 0400 660 601

Upcoming dates –

Wednesday 24 May 2023 – Outing to Artvo

For more information, please contact: Katrina Mynard 

Email: k.mynard@jpc.org.au / Phone(SMS only) : 0400 660 601


Pankina – (an Aboriginal word meaning ‘Be Happy’)Pankina is a social club for Deaf People over the age of 50 years.

Pankina meets regularly at JPC and organises day trips and group holidays during the year.
Meetings are fortnightly on MONDAYS.

For more information, please contact: Katrina Mynard 

Email: k.mynard@jpc.org.au / Phone(SMS only) : 0400 660 601

Contact us!

If you have any questions, please contact JPC

EMAIL: admin@jpc.org.au

PHONE: (03) 9525 1158

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