Teresa Paulet joined JPC in February 2020 as the Communications Co-ordinator.  Teresa ensures that the community are aware of events in the centre and other relevant events so that they are able to participate fully. JPC provide a newsletter three times a year with relevant and specific information for the Deaf Community. Information is also provided on Facebook and Instagram in Auslan videos to ensure communication is accessible to Deaf and hard of hearing people.

Teresa’s focus is on ensuring access to information for all Deaf and hard of hearing people, especially those that are isolated by location or through lack of engagement. 

Teresa is also a Certified Auslan-English Interpreter and has worked in the Interpreting industry for 20 years. Teresa has worked as an Interpreter for many years with JPC, regularly interpreting the monthly Mass, as well as the Mass for You at Home televised program with Channel 10.

Teresa lived in Gippsland prior to moving to Melbourne to study Auslan and Interperting.  She also moved back to work as an Interpreter in Gipplsland before returning and settling in Melbourne to raise her family.  She also spent many years as a volunteer with ASLIA Vic (Australian Sign Language Interpreters’ Association of Victoria) as a committee member and secretary.