National Week of Deaf People

The National Week of Deaf People (NWDP) is a weeklong national celebration of Deaf individuals and the Deaf Australian community.

It is an opportunity for Deaf people to:

• Celebrate their community, language, culture and history

• Make the public aware of their local, state and national Deaf communities

• Recognise the Deaf community's achievements

This year's theme is "Reaffirming Deaf People's Human Rights" and will be held from Saturday 19 September to Friday 25 September 2020 . Click here to see this year's events!

Reaffirming Deaf People's Human Rights - to learn more about this theme - click here.

There are Terms of Reference in regards to activities held during the week - please refer to Deaf Australia's website. The link has been provided. More information about Deaf Australia's NWDP Terms of Reference.

This year celebration is supported by the following organisations & individuals:

• Deaf Australia

• ASLIA WA

Thank you to the NWDP Sub-committee, who have volunteered their time to support and organise the week-long celebrations.

CLICK HERE to visit NWDP webpages.