Vision
A life to be lived - deaf people empowered, connected and achieving.

Purpose
To facilitate liveability and life-abilities for deaf and hard of hearing people in Queensland through all stages of life.

Values
As an organisation, we are:

Respectful - we nurture our relationships and treat all people with dignity
Trustworthy - we are ethical, demonstrate integrity and transparency in all we undertake so that our stakeholders have confidence in our motives and abilities
Dynamic - we seek to maximise our outcomes through innovation, resourcefulness and a commitment to learning and sharing
Empowering - we engage stakeholders in all processes, harnessing their creativity to find solutions

Result Areas

Children, young people and adults:

• experience increased self-esteem.
  
• experience decreased isolation.
• experience better educational outcomes.
  
• have increased opportunities to particpate in community life.
  
• have knowledge and skills to achieve their own well-being.
• have access to support services and learning opportunities.

Families and support networks:

• are confident and knowledgeable.
  
• have access to opportunities for support and networking.
  
• have access to learning opportunities.

The community:

• provides increased opportunities for participation.
  
• gives deaf children and adults a national voice.
• responds to the needs and aspirations of deaf and hard of hearing consumers.
• understands deafness.
• affirms deaf people as valued members.

Our organisation:

• is well led.
  
• is financially secure.
• grows, both in knowledge and capacity.
• has the right people with the right support and enough resources.

In the Deaf sector, we:

• share knowledge and experience to create positive change.
  
• work together so deaf and hearing impaired people are living richer
• lives with more opportunities in education, employment and lifestyle.
• respect and value history and culture of the deaf community.

Governance

Deaf Services Queensland is a public company and is limited by guarantee.

The constitution defines the objectives for which Deaf Services Queensland is established and sets out the governance principles in accordance with the Australian Corporations law.

Deaf Services Queensland is endorsed by hte Australian Tax Office as a deductible gift recipient (DGR) and for charity tax concessions (CTC).

Membership is open to individuals or organisations, subject to approval by Deaf Services Queensland Board. To become a member of Deaf Services Queensland, please visit our Do Something page.

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