NABS will be closed on Friday, April 25. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, April 26.

Part Time Contract Position to 30 June 2016
50 - 60 hours per fortnight
Salary Range $28.56 to $31.94 per hour

Wesley Mission Brisbane in conjunction with its activities NABS and NICSS has an exciting opportunity in the Northern Territory for an experienced Professional or Para-Professional Auslan sign language interpreter to undertake interpreting assignments and administration duties in close association with current NT professional staff employed by NABS (National Auslan Interpreter Booking & Payment Service).

Key Responsibilities include:
• Undertake interpreting assignments as required ensuring adherence to the AUSIT Code of Ethics and ASLIA Code of Ethics
• Assist with awareness raising and information dissemination relating to NABS services and Deaf community issues in the Northern Territory
• Accurately perform a range of administrative duties
• Assist with the preparation of reporting requirements
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders and other allied agencies

Special Conditions:
• Reasonable contribution toward relocation expenses
• Mobile phone, laptop computer, iPad for work purposes
• Motor vehicle provided with some personal use
• Salary Packaging

A 3 minute Video dialogue of your choice, showing your interpreting skills, will be required as part of the application process.

Applications
Applications addressing the selection criteria (contained within the position description) are to be submitted by 4pm, Friday 9th May 2014. See www.wmb.org.au/careers for details on how to apply.

Enquiries can be directed to Keri Gilbert at k.gilbert@nabs.org.au.

NABS WISHES YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY EASTER!

CLOSING HOURS:

NABS will be closed on Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21).

The Contact Centre will be open on Saturday, April 19 from 8am to 1pm.

Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, April 22.

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- By Bruce Shaw, President Sydney Stars Deaf Tenpin Bowling Club

From 17th to 21st April, 2014, the Sydney Stars Deaf Tenpin Bowling Club will be hosting the National Deaf Tenpin Bowling Championships at Blacktown in Sydney, NSW.

The National Deaf Tenpin Bowling Championships are played every Easter in a different location all over Australia. They are hosted by different States every year except for any dates which fall on the ‘0’ or ‘5’ year anniversary. They are decided by the Board. 

This year will be the 32nd year that the National Deaf Tenpin Bowling Association has been running.

This year is very special because we have invited Argentina to join us. There will be 8 deaf bowlers from Argentina plus one fan, 12 deaf bowlers from New Zealand and 1 from USA. The first time ever we have had 3 different overseas countries compete.

Every 2nd year we hold the Tasman Cup Tournament between Australia and New Zealand. This year it will be held in Australia. In 2012 it was held in Dunedin, New Zealand and Australia brought the trophy home.

This coming Tournament there will be a Tri Nation event which will be held on 21st April between Australia, Argentina and New Zealand. This will be a one off event. Teams will consist of 6 men and 6 women from each country, a total of 36 bowlers.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank NABS for their kind sponsorship which is a beautiful trophy for the 1st place team for the Tri Nations event.

We wish everyone all the best in the National Deaf Tenpin Bowling Championships, 2014.

- By Simon Mahony, ADRU7 President

Australia Deaf Rugby Union Sevens’ 1st National Deaf Rugby Sevens Championship 2014 was held on Saturday 1st March 2014 in Granville Park (Parramatta Rugby Union Club), Sydney NSW.

This event of Deaf rugby sevens tournament was another successful event since the Deaf rugby sevens tournament at the Australian Deaf Games in Geelong 2012.

There were three state Deaf rugby sevens teams, total of 28 participants, who played in the rugby seven tournament.

We began with ARU’s Smart Rugby course, two hours of rules and safety instructions in the morning before the Deaf rugby sevens tournament started.

There were 35 Deaf participants who attended the Smart Rugby session. The Smart Rugby course is evidence for the ARU, Deaf and rugby communities that this course was worthwhile, because the Deaf rugby sevens rugby tournament was a magnificent and smooth game even after the rules and safety instructions were taught.

The Deaf rugby sevens players included new faces of Deaf players who love how the rugby games went, even in the extreme wet weather and we all were soaked.

The Deaf rugby players, officials and spectators thought the experiences were worthwhile because they are developing not only the rugby culture but also the Deaf identity, community and culture. It was pleasing to see many new faces helping the growth in the number of participants.

Good news - ADRU7’s board members have decided to bring forward our 2nd National Deaf Rugby Sevens Championship from March 2015 to Saturday 4th October 2014 in Brisbane QLD. We are confident that it is a more appropriate date to bring our Deaf and rugby communities together to reinforce our important role at the grassroots level in Deaf rugby.

Winning team - VIC Deaf Rebels

Runner-Up team – NSW Deaftahs

Third placing – QLD Redeafs