Media Alert
Victoria’s first Deaf CEO Rebecca Adam and members of the Deaf community will join Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria at a reception to celebrate 140 years of Expression Australia the nation’s oldest Deaf organisation.
Time: 2pm arrival for 2.30pm start
Where: Government House, Melbourne
Available for interview :
Expression Aust CEO, Rebecca Adam
Expression Aust, Board Chair, Demetrio Zema
Children entertainers - Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin Expression Australia employee of 38 years, David Peters
Pic opps:
Presentation of artwork by Deaf Artist Luke King to Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC
Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin with Rebecca Adams and Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC
Media Contact:
Kellie Curtain – M: 0412339690
Key Facts:
Expression Australia, the nation's oldest Deaf Society celebrates 140 years
Founded in 1884 when the Deaf used to meet at night by gaslight because Auslan was not accepted in society
Pic opps:
Children's entertainer Emma Memma and Deaf performer Elvin Melvin
Interviews available:
* Expression Australia,
* Expression Aust CEO, Rebecca Adam. Victoria's first Deaf CEO
* Expression Aust, Board Chair, Demetrio Zema. (Hard of hearing)
* Expression Australia employee of 38 years, David Peters.
About us:
About Expression Australia
Expression Australia’s purpose is to create opportunities for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing by delivering targeted services and affecting social change. Expression Australia enables Deaf communities to flourish and is inclusive of all members of those communities, irrespective of age or background.
Since 1884, as an iconic and progressive community organisation, our service delivery and supports continue to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of our Deaf and hard of hearing people. We celebrate the rich heritage and cultural diversity of the Deaf community.
Our team is driven by a passion to work in a bi-lingual, bi-cultural organisation that respects both Auslan and English and work collaboratively together, including the development of co-designing services and market leading programs, navigation of the NDIS and ensuring improved access,inclusion, and equal opportunity.
Contact details:
Media Enquiries:
Kellie Curtain M: 0412339690
Onsite enquiries:
Jayne-Louise Bartolo M: 0467734963
