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Deaf Australia Online Summit 23-24 June 2026https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/deaf-australia-online-summit-23-24-june-2026Deaf Australia Online Summit 23-24 June 2026Deaf Australia is hosting an online national summit on 23 & 24 June to bring together Deaf community members, advocates, interpreters, professionals, organisations and stakeholders from across Australia.2026-06-14T14:00:00Z
Education Week 18-22 May 2026https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/education-week-18-22-may-2026Education Week 18-22 May 2026Education Week in Victoria runs from 18-22 May 2026. This year’s theme is ‘Showcase your School,’ encouraging local school communities to celebrate and spotlight what makes their classrooms, students and staff unique.2026-05-17T14:00:00Z
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 incident - Updatehttps://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/canvas-lms-cyber-security-incidentCanvas LMS cyber security incident - UpdateThe Department of Education has reactivated access to Canvas learning platforms following a global cyber incident in May 2026 that impacted Instructure, a third-party supplier, and its Canvas 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