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.
John Pierce Centre (JPC) is a community centre for all Deaf and hard of hearing people and their children.
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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. We will also share news about upcoming events on our FACEBOOK PAGE here. Upcoming dates: 21 November 2022 – outing to Elwood 29 November 2022 5 December 2022 13 December 2022 – Christmas Lunch
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A group called “KODA AUSTRALIA” offers camps for children of Deaf adults (aged 10-16yrs). 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. 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 |
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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: 16 November 2022 7 December 2022 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. For more information about our our men’s group, please contact: k.mynard@jpc.org.au / SMS: 0400 660 601 Upcoming dates – Mondays This activity group is currently suspended due to lack of numbers. If you would like to join this group and have some ideas for the group activities, please email us. For more information, please contact: Katrina Mynard Email: k.mynard@jpc.org.au / Phone(SMS only) : 0400 660 601 |
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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. For more information, please contact: Katrina Mynard Email: k.mynard@jpc.org.au / Phone(SMS only) : 0400 660 601 |