History

Gold Coast Deaf Club was formed in 1987. The club was run by three people. We had an informal committee members for 20 years til we decided to set up a proper committee members in 2008. The key people who have been involved in Deaf Club for the Gold Coast deaf community were Christine White and Tanya Warren. We have organised many social functions and fund raising for our club. 

Naming Ceremony

The new committee members decided to set up a new Deaf Club for the deaf community who are living on the Gold Coast. We agreed that we need a new name for our club.  The old name was "Gold Coast Deaf Club". We have changed to "Deaf Club Gold Coast". Our Naming Ceremony was held at Tony Townsend's residence to celebrate the new Deaf Club Gold Coast.  The Naming Ceremony was conduted by deaf pastor - Janet Orr. She gave us the blessing for best of luck for our club.

Members

We have 70 regular members in our club since we first set up the Deaf Club for deaf people who are living in the Gold Coast area. Everyone are very welcome to be a member of Deaf Club Gold Coast. New members will receive newsletter every 3 months including the fliers about social functions.

What benefits for members?

• Recieve newsletter every 3 months;
• Information about what happening in Gold Coast e.g. functions;
• Great prizes from raffle draws for members;
• Enjoy the fun activities e.g. evening social, Picnic Day;
• Plan many more social activities for everyone;
• Support Deaf people learn new skills e.g. computer;
• Receive information from DSRQ e.g. free workshops provided by DSRQ and SRQ.

Support DSRQ's Deaf Sport Day

• Donated money to help the Deaf Sports Day e.g. medals;
• Provide volunteers at Deaf Sports Day.

Board Committee Members

Executive Members:

Christine White - President

Peter Townsend- Secretary

Vicki Layton- Treasurer

Committee Members:

Suzanne Christensen- Social Organiser

David London- Assistant Secretary

Tony Mackrodt - Newsletter Editor