Introduction

Deaf Culture Council Queensland (DCCQ) is a consumer-driven organisation. DCCQ aims to represent Deaf and Hard of Hearing Queenslanders by advocating for their rights and entitlement to equal access that is enjoyed by the wider community. DCCQ will focus on enabling the Queensland Deaf communities such as Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing, Deafblind, late deafened, and Deaf indigenous people who uses Auslan to have a say in the decision-making processes by the local and state government and various organisations. DCCQ will provide a place where deaf and hard of hearing people can gather to develop healthy mental well-being and embark on their Deafhood journey. The organisation will provide 

• Short community workshops about deaf-related topics such as Deaf culture, Deaf history, Deafhood, Deaf gain and Deaf ecosystem.
• Workshops for leadership and skill development. 
• Outlets but not limited to Deaf art, Deaf theatre, Deaf films, Deaf club, Deaf Festival, Deaf conference and Deaf Expo.

You need to become a member of DCCQ to help support the organisation to achieve its objectives and mission. Individual membership is free and open to everyone. Watch video on left sidebar to understand why it is important to become a member. Associate membership is also available to any organisation supporting DCCQ’s mission and vision.