The Victorian Deaf Education Institute (VDEI) is part of the Department of Education and Training in Victoria, Australia. VDEI is a highly respected centre of expertise whose aim is to support and consult with educators and other professionals in the field of deaf education to ensure that students who are deaf or hard of hearing achieve the best possible educational outcomes. In order to build the capability of educators, we design and deliver innovative professional learning programs and courses, commission research projects and collaborate with national and international experts on a wide range of topics related to deaf and inclusive education. For more information, please visit https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au

Since 2004 Bradley Reporting has provided live captioning services to Deaf and hard of hearing clients, government departments, universities, colleges, schools, conference organisers, disability and deaf sector organisations. We cater to clients large and small and deliver a personalised and responsive service.

The National Association of Australian Teachers of the Deaf (NAATD), established in 1935, is a professional organisation for Teachers of the Deaf. We aim to promote unity, diversity and understanding between Teachers of the Deaf, professionals and families in the education of children and young people with hearing loss. Along with state branches, NAATD provides opportunities for members to share educational philosophies and practices through a range of professional learning.

The Queensland Teachers’ Union has promoted and protected public education for 131 years. We are the democratic professional and industrial voice of more than 48,000 teachers and leaders in state schools and TAFE colleges. The QTU is proud to support the involvement of delegates from developing nations in ICED 2020.