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 "Sign Up for Sign Language Rights" and will be held from Monday 23 September to Sunday 29 September 2024. 

Sign Up for Sign Language 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.