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World Education Support Personnel Day 16 May 2026https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/world-education-support-personnel-day-16-may-2026World Education Support Personnel Day 16 May 2026World Education Support Personnel Day is celebrated annually on 16 May, recognising the crucial role support staff play in education settings. 2026-05-15T14:00:00Z
Canvas LMS cyber security incidenthttps://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/canvas-lms-cyber-security-incidentCanvas LMS cyber security incidentThe Department of Education (the department) has been notified by a third-party supplier, Instructure, that they have suffered a global cyber security incident, impacting its Canvas Learning Management System. 2026-05-12T14:00:00Z
National Interpreter Appreciation Day 6 May 2026https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/national-interpreter-appreciation-day-6-may-2026National Interpreter Appreciation Day 6 May 2026National Interpreter Appreciation Day is 6 May, honouring the skill and vital role of both spoken and sign language interpreters.2026-05-05T14:00:00Z
2026 Australian Deaf Gameshttps://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/2026-australian-deaf-games2026 Australian Deaf GamesRegistrations and volunteer applications for the 2026 Australian Deaf Games open 1 May.2026-04-30T14:00:00Z
Voices for Reconciliation choir 2026https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/voices-for-reconciliation-choir-2026Voices for Reconciliation choir 2026Deaf and hard of hearing people are encouraged to participate in the Voices for Reconciliation choir initiatives.2026-04-14T14:00:00Z
Auslan Day 13 April 2026https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/auslan-day-13-april-2026Auslan Day 13 April 2026Auslan Day on 13 April celebrates Australian Sign Language (Auslan) and its role in the lives of thousands of Deaf Australians.2026-04-12T14:00:00Z
Autism Awareness Month April 2026https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/autism-awareness-month-april-2026Autism Awareness Month April 2026April is Autism Awareness Month and an opportunity to promote understanding and acceptance.2026-03-31T13:00:00Z
Cultural Diversity Week 2026https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/cultural-diversity-week-2026Cultural Diversity Week 2026Cultural Diversity Week runs from 21–29 March 2026 and this year’s theme is ‘Culture connects us all’.2026-03-23T13:00:00Z
Inclusive Classrooms professional learning program 2026https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/inclusive-classrooms-professional-learning-program-2026Inclusive Classrooms professional learning program 2026Registrations are open for Term 2 Inclusive Classrooms professional learning programs, including Supporting Students with Hearing Loss.2026-03-11T13:00:00Z
Inclusive Education Scholarships Applications 2026https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/inclusive-education-scholarships-application-round-20261Inclusive Education Scholarships Applications 2026Applications for the Inclusive Education Scholarships close on Monday 16 March 2026. These fully funded scholarships support Victorian teachers and regional staff to build specialist expertise in inclusive education, transforming how they teach, engage, and support students with diverse learning needs.2026-03-11T13:00:00Z