Deaf Southern Star: 2011 (Vol. 33, No. 3)

Some of the items featured in the St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre’s ‘Deaf Southern Star’ (Vol. 33, No. 3, 2011) newsletter:

Judith Serfontein introduces herself as the new Pastoral Worker for the Auckland Catholic Deaf Community.
An obituary of Sr Mary Louise Timpany OP, 1920–2011. She taught at St. Dominic’s Island Bay, Wellington from 1948-1952 and then at Feilding from 1953-1968. In 1969 she moved to the Dominican Priory in Dunedin and was on the Dominican Administration Team, She worked in Dunedin from 1969-1980. During that time Sr. Louise also taught at the local primary school. In 1970 Sr. Louise was awarded the M.B.E. for her work with the Deaf. In the mid-1970’s Sr. Louise was an important national influence as she supported and encouraged Daniel Beech in his vision to establish a National Body for the Deaf which became the Deaf Association of New Zealand.
David-Loving Molloy is a qualified family court counsellor and a general practice counsellor. Celia is a general practice counsellor working with Deaf families and Deaf children. She offers special programmes for depression, anger and work related issues.

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NZSL story – Taonga source: Tony Walton

Tony Walton on Building a More Accessible Deaf Aotearoa

Tony reflects on his involvement with the New Zealand Association of the Deaf (now Deaf Aotearoa). In 1989, during the World Deaf Games, New Zealand had only two or three qualified NZSL interpreters – a serious shortage. NZDSA was strongly sign-based, while the NZAD board leaned more oral. After the Games, Tony joined NZAD as a delegate to learn how it worked, eventually becoming President. His focus was on Deaf youth, leading to the creation of Friends of Young Deaf (FYD), better Māori engagement and involvement with more NZSL interpreters. One key goal was to have 13 interpreters nationwide, giving every major town and city access. Interpreter pay and access were limited back then – very different from today.

NZSL story – Taonga source: Tony Walton

From New Lynn to Avondale: A Necessary Move

Tony served as President of the New Zealand Association of the Deaf from 1999 to 2003. At the time, the focus was on supporting Deaf youth – not relocating. But when asbestos was discovered in the ceiling of the New Lynn building, with removal costs estimated at $600,000, a major decision had to be made. With support from a funder willing to underwrite the risk, the building was sold and a new location was secured. The Avondale office officially opened in November 1999.

Celia King

Danny (Daniel) Beech

Danny (Daniel) Beech

David Loving-Molloy

David Loving-Molloy

Jackie Overall (Smith)

Jackie Overall (Smith)

Judith Mason (Serfontein)

Judith Mason (Serfontein)

Mary Johnson

Nick Bruce

Sister Louise Timpany

Sister Louise Timpany

Sue Bruce

Taonga source:

St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Reference number:

SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, CDC2011-33-3-MJN

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