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Hands are the communication tools of the Deaf, and hands have lovingly created this large-scale tapestry on display in Radical Textiles. A community work of art conceived and led by Marijana Tadic, it is a tangible symbol of the importance of hands to Deaf people. In the tapestry, which is imbued with a celebration of Deaf culture, the Auslan (Australian Sign Language) alphabet has been transferred onto canvas and hand-stitched by a collective of Deaf community members. Today, on International D

Deaf Connect is deeply saddened to learn of Anthony (Tony) Gorringe’s passing over the weekend. Tony served on the Board of the then Deaf Society of NSW between 1991 and 2013, was the first Deaf President of the Deaf Society in 2010 and was awarded Life Membership in 2006. Tony was most known in the Australian Deaf community through his role in Lawn Bowls, having held numerous roles at local, state, national and international lawn bowl events and committees since the 1960s. As a long-time reside