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25/10/2017

Watch ABC News (Channel 24) on Thursday 26 October for Australia’s first Auslan-interpreted prime time news bulletin!

01/02/2011

Too many boxes; the compartmentalisation of disability policy – Opinion – ABC Ramp Up .

Hey folks - it's been a while. News soon I promise. For now check out the article I wrote for the ABC http://www.abc.net.au/rampup/articles/2011/01/31/3125974.htm

With so many departments responsible for disability policy, why is it so rarely implemented well?

02/12/2010

What should you do in Cancun, Mexico? « Deaf Planet

New video! Hilary poolside in sunny Cancun, Mexico. http://deafplanet.com.au/2010/12/02/what-should-you-do-in-cancun-mexico/

But the beaches are beautiful, and if you visit outside of peak period of time like I did, surprisingly quiet. What”s more, compared to the rocky shores in Europe, the sand is ever so gentle on the feet!

20/11/2010

Tikal, Guatemala « Deaf Planet

New video! Hilary at old Mayan ruins in Tikal, Guatemala http://deafplanet.com.au/2010/11/20/tikal-guatemala/

Anyhow, Central America is the BOMB! There are lots of things you can do here – check out animals, nature, volcanoes. It’s a real adventure paradise.

21/10/2010

A journey to Costa Rica? Yes please! « Deaf Planet

New post! - Want to meet deaf communities in Costa Rica? http://deafplanet.com.au/2010/10/21/a-journey-to-costa-rica-yes-please/

Apparently in Australia, it’s mostly cold. While Summer is just around the corner (or is it?) you could bring a ray of sunshine to your life NOW by booking an awesome tour to Costa Rica for 24 February – 5 March 2011!

17/10/2010

A tad late to the party! « Deaf Planet

New post! A (little) late to the party! http://deafplanet.com.au/2010/10/17/late-to-the-party/

The “Everybody’s Free (to wear sunscreen)” song was first released in 1998, but I’ve had no less than 3 people show it to me whilst I’ve been travelling.

12/10/2010

Cornfields in the USA « Deaf Planet

New Video! - Elissa among the cornfields, talking about why America is a great place for deaf travellers to visit http://deafplanet.com.au/2010/10/12/cornfields-in-the-usa/

As an ex-pat Australian living in the good ol’ USA, regular correspondent Elissa gives us the inside deets on what makes America a great place to visit for deaf travellers!

03/10/2010

Hola España! « Deaf Planet

New Video! - Catherine briefly shares her thoughts on Spain - without undergoing the Spanish Inquisition! http://deafplanet.com.au/2010/10/04/hola-espana/

Our newest correspondent, Catherine Miller, recently visited Spain. Here Catherine shares her tips on having fun in the land of tapas, churros, and wine.

29/09/2010

Jest’oko TV « Deaf Planet

New post! - Jest'oko TV, Bulgaria http://deafplanet.com.au/2010/09/29/jestoko-tv/

In the Bulgarian language, this is a combination of two words: “gesture” and “eye”. It is also the name of a new online TV channel that some wonderful Bulgarians are keen to set up for their community.

12/09/2010

Deaf travel for the win! « Deaf Planet

New video! - Benefits to being deaf when travelling http://deafplanet.com.au/2010/09/13/deaf-travel-for-the-win/

There are probably thousands of other benefits to being deaf. Another one is not having to listen to the dodgy music your bus driver chooses play on long journeys, for example. Win!

06/09/2010

Deaf Hostelling « Deaf Planet

New post! - meet deaf friends overseas http://deafplanet.com.au/2010/09/06/deaf-hostelling/

You can sign up, meet for coffee, and even crash out a spare bed or couch of another DeafHostelling member overseas. Alternatively, if you’re staying home, you can meet people from all over the world in the comfort of your favorite local cafe!