Organisations & Services

Vicdeaf supports many Deaf clubs and social groups throughout Victoria. Some of these clubs and groups are self-managed and are attended by members. Some clubs are governed by a formal committee, whilst others are run by a single coordinator.

Many of the clubs and groups hold social activities such as ‘Auslan Chat’, a variety of theme nights and functions for Deaf and hard of hearing people and their families, meetings to discuss clubs activities and sometimes organise weekend trips.

Some clubs and groups meet at designated halls and community centres, whilst others meet at coffee shops or local pubs. To check out the different activities below to find your nearest club or group or have a look at our events page.

Albury/Wodonga Deaf Support Group	When: First Friday of each month. Where: Banksia 1 Room, Albury Commercial Club, 618 Dean Street, Albury, NSW.
Auslan Book Club VIC	This book club is for bookworms with a significant level of Auslan Fluency. All get togethers will be conducted using Auslan (Australian Sign Language) (no interpreters provided). Deaf people, non deaf people and interpreters are welcome. Information regarding meeting dates, venue and which book we will be reading each month will be pasted on this Facebook page: Auslan Book Club VIC.
Ballarat Deaf Social Club Inc.	Formed in 1974 and incorporated in 1995 we have various social activities, get to know each other for lunch/dinner at various cafes and dining places around Ballarat and guest speakers events. Any queries, email bdsc_ballarat@hotmail.com Phone: SMS 0400 560 905
Bendigo Deaf Coffee Club	When: First Saturday of each month. Where: Various locations, please contact Kim Muller on mobile (SMS): 0428 047 463.
Brighton Deaf Social Club	When: first Friday of each month. Where: Milanos Tavern, 4 The Esplanade, Brighton VIC 3186. Join us in our Facebook group and click here to become a member: Brighton Deaf Social Club
Casey Deaf Club	When: Meet on the third Friday of each month. Where: Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Oak Avenue, Doveton, VIC. Email: glendonald25@hotmail.com or fax: 03 5996 9945
Deaf Women Victoria (DWV)	When: 2nd Saturday of each month. Where: Various locations Contact: deafwomenvictoria@gmail.com Follow on Facebook page, Deaf Women Victoria.
Geelong Deaf Coffee Group	Where: The Elephant & Castle Hotel, 158 McKillop Street, Geelong. SMS: Kym Sloane on 0487 472 344
Geelong Deaf Social Group	When: Meet every second Tuesday (midday) of each month. Where: Manifold Heights Baptist Church, Corner Volum St & Shannon Ave, Manifold Heights VIC. Secretary: Valmai Claxton. Email: gdsg40@gmail.com
Gippsland Deaf Regional Centre	Where: Cargo Lounge & Supper Club, 136-138 Franklin Street, Traralgon. Families and children are very welcome - Children must be supervised. Enquiries: Email Jessica Payne jessiep@dcsi.net.au
Maffra Auslan Chat Group	When: Weekly on Thursdays 1-2pm. Gold coin donation. Where: Maffra Community House Inc, 48 Kent Street, Maffra, VIC. Enquiries: maffrach@wideband.net.au
Mildura District Deaf Club	When: We meet once a month for a social outing.  Contact us for more details. Secretary: Jan Fletcher. Email: milduradeaf@gmail.com
Pankina Deaf Seniors Group	When: Every second Monday, 10.30 am - 3.00 pm. Where: John Pierce Centre, 25-35 High Street, Prahran. Admission $4.00. Morning and afternoon teas provided. All welcome. Enquiries: Cheryl Clark TTY & Fax 03 9078 2600 Email cheryl.clarke.49@gmail.com
Sale Auslan Chat Group	When: Every Thursday 11am, except for School Holidays. Where: Triple F Cafe Raymond Street Sale, VIC. All welcome. Please contact daV Gippsland for details and to confirm. Enquiries: Ph & TTY (03) 5143 1537 SMS/Mobile 0448 866 331. Email: gippsland@vicdeaf.com.au
Seaford Deaf Gathering Club	When: Every second Friday of every month, 6pm-late. Except March due to long weekend. Where: 39 Milne Avenue, Seaford, VIC. Enquiries: Email Graeme Nixon at greamenixon@yahoo.com.au
Shepparton Deaf Group	When: Second Friday of each month. Please see Vicdeaf's list of events to find out the next upcoming event with us.
Sounds Unlimited Group	Run by hearservice, Sounds Unlimited is a group for adults with hearing loss. It encourages people to gather, socialise, and discuss pertinent issues around advocacy, technology, services, communication experiences and attitudes. It provides a source of information and opportunities for idea-sharing for the hard-of-hearing community on a casual, ongoing basis through meetings every second month at Vicdeaf in East Melbourne. Click here to find out more.
Victorian Deaf Senior Citizens Club	Meet every second Thursday, 9.30 till 2.30 pm. Where: JML Centre, Vicdeaf. Level 3, 340 Albert Street East Melbourne, VIC 3002 Secretary: Cheryl Rankine
Werribee Deaf Social Club	Come join us for our end of the month social nights, held at the Bridge Hotel. WDSC has reserved a big room with pool tables and a TV to watch the footy. Meals are available at bar prices. Friends are also welcome to join - hope to see you there! Where: 197 Watton Street, Werribee, Victoria 3030 Contact us at: werribeedeafclub@gmail.com
Western Deaf Coffee Group	Where: Baby Black Espresso Bar, 10 Church St, Bacchus Marsh VIC (next to KFC). Enquiries: Pat Burchat, SMS 0428 592 020.
Western Deaf Travellers Social Group	Bridge Hotel Watton St Werribee. Then 2nd Friday each month NOT AUGUST Come along and join in the fun we will play a game of bingo you could win $$$ Have chats, meals and drinks available not expensive. Hope to see you there, please invite your friends to join us Ph 0404068659 SMS/Voice Pat Shields