At long last, this day has finally arrived! This afternoon I officially became a graduate of The University of Western Australia. Bachelor of Arts with two majors, Communication and Media Studies & Law and Society.
It has been a long, tough yet fulfilling journey that I’m glad I persisted despite the adversity and barriers whilst equally grateful for the beautiful moments and friendships made along the way. Can’t wait to see what the universe has in store for me!
Give light, love and positivity and it’ll return tenfold! 💚💜 #UWA #UWAGraduate #DeafGraduate #Perth #Deafcando #milestone
Presentation coming up in Melbourne on Saturday 2nd May 2026.
Here's the flyer for 'From Barriers to Breakthroughs: My Advocacy Journey with Drisana Levitzke-Gray'.
Get your tickets here:
/drisana
EVERYONE is welcome to attend. Auslan interpreters provided.
Gorgeous photo by @ashtonjeanpierre
With thanks to @deafvictoria and @deafchildrenaustralia for their support!
Presentation coming up in Melbourne on Saturday 2nd May 2026.
'From Barriers to Breakthroughs: My Advocacy Journey with Drisana Levitzke-Gray'.
Get your tickets here:
/drisana
Share this with your networks, schools, organisations and businesses.
EVERYONE is welcome to attend. Auslan interpreters provided.
Auslan transcript:
Hello Melbourne! There’s an exciting presentation coming up on Saturday 2nd May 2026. I’ll explain more about this presentation now.
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: My Advocacy Journey
This interactive session explores my personal journey in advocacy—from everyday moments to larger systemic change.
Through real-life stories across education, healthcare, and public life, I’ll share what it means to navigate barriers, find strength in challenging experiences, and turn setbacks into opportunities for impact, while reflecting on the importance of knowing your rights.
There will also be time for networking and socialising—come for the connections, and leave with advocacy front of mind.
Afternoon tea and light refreshment provided.
Auslan interpreters provided.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
When: Saturday 2nd May 2026
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Presentation begins at 12.30pm
Where: FJ Rose Auditorium
Bluestone, 597 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
Tickets $10 per person.
Children 12 and under free.
With thanks to Deaf Victoria Inc. and Deaf Children Australia for their support.
NAATI PD Points Category 1.5
For those of you in Melbourne on Saturday 2nd May 2026, I hope to see you all at my presentation, bye.
Do you use interpreters? Are you an interpreter or translator? This video is for you - tip about the NAATI directory for finding interpreters based on state/territory.
Update your profile to make it easier for people to find your name/details!
✨Auslan Transcript ✨
Hello, for those of you who are Deaf community members, and interpreters, this quick Auslan video is for you!
NAATI website is great, because you can search for interpreters in your state/territory. Or if you’re like me and travel for work interstate, the directory helps me find the interpreter I had in mind.
NAATI recently updated their website and it looks really good, however, there is an issue. Before, I could select WA and there would be lots of interpreters that comes up, but now, only a few.
I work as a Deaf interpreter too so I had a look at my profile and worked out the reason why.
When you go into MyNAATI portal - this is only for those of you who work as a Deaf interpreter, hearing interpreter or translators. Your details are hidden except for your name and your credentials. As a heads up, edit the setting so that your state shows up. Not the full address, or for everything to be completely hidden.
Click where it says the state only, for example, Vic, WA, SA, QLD etc, once that is updated, check out the directory and your profile will come up for that specific state. I.e. search for DIs in specific state, it’ll come up, same goes for hearing (Auslan) interpreters.
I recommend for those of you who are Deaf interpreters, hearing interpreters and translators to update that part of your profile, helping the rest of us to be able to find interpreters’ names quickly and get in touch with them! Bye.
Joining the contents creators bandwagon…. nah! But trying my hand at editing with Instagram reels/edits.
Sharing a little bit of insight into my health. Captions in the video itself.
Still learning about the whole editing process, will reach out with suggestions for tips and advice.
Long story short, look after yourself and spot the subtle signs!
💜✨💚
I am honoured to be the 2026 WA Award Winner for the Excellence in Women’s Leadership from Women & Leadership Australia (WLA).
I am also excited to share that this Thursday 26th March, I will be part of the FREE online event. Celebrating Women of Impact: Lessons from changemakers.
12pm - 1.30pm AEDT (9am - 10.30am WA time).
Auslan interpreters provided!
Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gBy_KBAY
And she is a WINNER!! 🏆
@pattilg16 is the recipient of the Director General’s Women of Achievement Award from @education_wa .
We couldn’t be any more prouder of her and her incredible legacy. ✨✨✨
Yes, she’s my mother and I’m so lucky to have her as a role model, and my best friend. 💚
#DeafLeadership #DeafWomen #DeafEducators
The Routine is touring Australia! This show is a great option for Deaf and Hard of Hearing audience members because it has no spoken text—the story is told entirely through movement!
In this video, Deaf Interpreter, Drisana Levitzke-Gray @drisanalg shares information about the upcoming tour.
PERTH Jan 21 - Feb 1 @fringeworldperth
ROCKINGHAM Feb 8 @rockyfringefestival
ADELAIDE Feb 21 - March 15 @adlfringe@goodwoodtheatreandstudios
NEWCASTLE March 19-22 @newcastlefringe
CANBERRA March 26 @tuggeranongarts
Merry Christmas from ours to yours. What a joy it is to see the magic of Christmas through our toddlers’ eyes. ✨
Our t-shirts are ‘Joy from country’ from @yarn_marketplace .
