Deaf Community News newspaper
Current – Very 1st Deaf Community News newspaper - January 2003 edition
Archive – previous & past editions starting from above onwards
Calendar of Events (create calendar to enter events for DeafTV to watch)

NEWSFLASH & announcements
Position/s Vacant
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Volunteers needed
Current Vacancies
- Panel Discussions
- Newsreading
- Editing DeafTV programs

Please note that we will be using auditions process to select people to work with DeafTV. We are careful about program quality and production time. There is no time to waste – thanks for understanding!

News

DeafTV’s 1st program
YES! DeafTV’s first and second programs on 17th and 24th December broadcasted at 7pm on Channel 31 were a huge success! Many members of the Victorian Deaf Community were thrilled, relieved and overexcited. Lots of people crowded at the Young & Jackson Hotel on Wednesday the next evening after announced directly from DeafTV News. Many Deaf patrons were interviewed about DeafTV and gave excellent feedback! This will be broadcasted in 2003!

DeafTV’s winning Logo!
DeafTV had a logo competition recently in October and entries were overwhelming, even after the closing date more logos were still coming. Even the kids from Wodonga Primary School where deaf kids attend school sent their drawings in too! These were shown on DeafTV 17th December 2002. The logo winner was announced on DeafTV and it is Craig Jardine! Congratulations and thank you Craig! Have a look at the logo above.

Membership – is it worth it or not?
YES it is worth it! ONLY $20.00 (individual), $40 (family) and $100 (organisational), that’s all AND you:
- Can be involved in DeafTV productions like helping with cameras, set design at the shooting scene.
- Can be a presenter/ reporter/ interviewer etc.
- Advertise your business cheaply.
- Create a short shot of your own show on a regular basis.
- Can be a supporter.

The membership brochure has been updated to include the new logo and is ready to be distributed to these people who are interested.

INTERESTED? Email DeafTV to deaf_tv@yahoo.com.au

To be involved in a DeafTV program
Do you have unique cooking skills? Want to show us how you cook your favorite dish? Are you a good sport, a hero, a researcher, a film star, a lotto winner etc? Tell us about your experience and share it with other members of Deaf community! Do you have something to show us on TV like an invention or like “Show & Tell”? Good gardening tips? Cleaning tips? Tell us your secrets! E-mail to dtvprod@yahoo.com.au

DeafTV Audition
Auditions will start in late February or early March (date yet to be announced) for actors and crew. Actors can also be presenters, interviewers and reporters. The Crew can be a camera person, lighting and studio set-up etc. To apply, please send your resume outlining past training and experiences, and along with a letter and a professional photograph attached. For more information, E-mail to deaf_tv@yahoo.com.au or mail to DeafTV, c/- SKA TV, Suite 75 – Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South VIC 3053. Closing date for entries is on 14th February and time & venue of audition will be sent out to the applicants after the closing date.

A Current Affair
If you have any issues you wish to rise ie. Concerning about the government, discrimination, and the Deaf community ie. Sick of rumours, service problems etc. Give us your story and we will contact you to either interview you on DeafTV or present your story on the news.
E-mail to dtvprod@yahoo.com.au

Contacting DeafTV
It’s best to e-mail us on deaf_tv@yahoo.com.au or even look at the new website on:
http://au.oocities.com/deaf_tv which is currently under construction. If you have some ideas, improvements, complaints or feedback about DeafTV, please do e-mail us. Remember we are your community television show!