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WFD President Colin Allen 2011 - 2015

WFD President Colin Allen 2011 - 2015

Date: 
Tuesday, 26 July 2011 - 3:30pm

Dear members, supporters and friends,

Deaf Sydneysider Colin Allen made history yesterday as the first Australian to be elected as President of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD). The election was held at the WFD General Assembly in Durban, South Africa, on Sunday 17 July.  

For information, please see the attached media release.

Regards

Karen Lloyd AM
Executive Officer
Deaf Australia Inc.

Street address: 271A Stafford Rd, Stafford Qld 4053.  Postal: PO Box 1083, Stafford Qld 4053
TTY: 07 3357 8277; Fax: 07 3357 8377; Voice ph: 07 3357 8266
Email: karen.lloyd@deafau.org.au      Website: www.deafau.org.au

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