Professional LearningleftCurrent Pagehttps://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/Pages/Slide-Pos-1.aspx<a href="/professional-learning/catalogue">find out more</a>11Professional LearningExplore the Victorian Deaf Education Institute's catalogue of on-demand presentations and events to support inclusive teaching practice
Initiatives and ProgramsleftNonehttps://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/Pages/Slide-Pos-3.aspx<a href="/resources/digital-resource-hub"></a>11Initiatives and ProgramsVDEI is committed to leading initiatives and programs in line with emerging priorities for developing excellence in deaf education
ResourcesleftNonehttps://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/Pages/Slide-Pos-4.aspx<a href="/Pages/Projects.aspx"></a>11ResourcesVDEI is excited to provide you access to a range of resources to assist educators to improve their pedagogical practices in inclusive education.

 

 

International Day of People with Disability 2025https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/international-day-of-people-with-disability-2025International Day of People with Disability 2025On 3rd December, we recognise the International Day of People with Disability. This day reminds us of the importance of removing barriers, celebrating diverse abilities, and fostering communities where everyone can participate fully.2025-11-30T13:00:00Z
World Teachers’ Day 31 October 2025https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/world-teachers’-day-31-october-2025World Teachers’ Day 31 October 2025On Friday 31 October, Victoria celebrates World Teachers' Day, a time when we honour the dedication and passion of teachers who ensure that our students have the best possible education.2025-10-30T13:00:00Z
National Week of Deaf People 2025https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/national-week-of-deaf-people-22-28-september-2025National Week of Deaf People 2025National Week of Deaf People 2025 is celebrated from 22 to 28 September and is a time when we acknowledge the Australian Deaf community and celebrate their unique history, culture and language, Australian Sign Language (Auslan).2025-09-18T14:00:00Z
Children's Book Week 2025https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/childrens-book-week-2025Children's Book Week 2025Children’s Book Week 2025 runs from 16 to 23 August and is set to be a magical celebration of imagination, reading, and adventure. This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the event, with the inspiring theme ‘Book an Adventure’.2025-08-13T14:00:00Z
Deafblind Awareness Day 2025https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/deafblind-awareness-day-2025Deafblind Awareness Day 202527 June marks Deafblind Awareness Day, when people with deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments are celebrated for their achievements and contributions to our communities. This date is celebrated each year to honour the birth date of Helen Keller, a deafblind author, political activist and disability rights advocate, born in 1880. 2025-06-26T14:00:00Z
Master of Inclusive Education Program 2026https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/master-of-inclusive-education-programMaster of Inclusive Education Program 2026Specialise in Deaf Education with Scholarships for 2026 VDEI is excited to promote scholarships for teachers who want to deepen their expertise in deaf education and related fields.2025-06-17T14:00:00Z

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VDEI Caption Centre

Captioning Service

The VDEI Caption Centre provides schools with captioning services for their educational media, ensuring access to the curriculum and supporting materials for deaf and hard of hearing primary and secondary students. This service is available to all Victorian Government, Catholic, and Independent schools.

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Caption Centre Library

The VDEI Caption Centre hosts a Library with a broad range of captioned educational media spanning various subjects across the Victorian Curriculum. Victorian schools can access and download these resources to assist deaf and hard of hearing students in the classroom.

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Strategic Plan 2021-2023https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/Pages/Strategic-Plan-2021-23.aspxStrategic Plan 2021-2023The Victorian Deaf Education Institute’s (VDEI) vision is to contribute to improvement in the educational outcomes for the more than 4,000 students in Victoria who are deaf or hard of hearing by strengthening the knowledge and practice of the professionals and communities that support them. The Victorian Deaf Education Institute Strategic Plan 2021-2023 outlines VDEI’s commitment to achieving this vision.

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