Shenton College Deaf Education Centre (SCDEC) is proud to be a public school and acknowledges the contribution, dedication and commitment of staff, parents, community, and school board in their ongoing support for our students and school.

We are thankful for the opportunity to come together and learn on this beautiful land. We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge and respect the members of the Deaf Community, who preserve their rich heritage, culture, and our language; Auslan.

SCDEC is a specialist facility, for Deaf and hard of hearing students. All the Deaf Education Centre facilities are embedded into Shenton College to construct an inclusive learning environment. Shenton College itself is a secondary school divided into three sub-schools, the Middle School, the Lower Senior School, and Upper Senior School. SCDEC is in Shenton Park, opposite Shenton Park train station and only 10 minutes from the Perth CBD by train.

Currently, the Deaf Education Centre (DEC) has enrolments from Years 7 to 12. Students can select subjects and courses offered by Shenton College. Alternatively, the Deaf Education Centre provides programs that are tailored to the students’ educational needs and vocational directions. Some students take advantage of mainstream education, but also access tailored and intensive Deaf Centred Teaching. Fully mainstreamed students take advantage of their Liaison Teacher of the Deaf onsite and enjoy the benefits of ‘Deaf Friendly’ mainstream staff.

Programs are implemented that ensure all students develop socially, emotionally, and academically. These also include mentoring by Deaf staff, Auslan as a LOTE programs, a dedicated VET (Vocational Education Training) Sector and Deafness Awareness Training for all areas around the college.

The SCDEC Council has very experienced representatives and contributes to the smooth operations of the Centre. SCDEC’s aim is to connect the students through the school community, to a successful future.

SCDEC has developed a positive reputation within the community. This is highlighted by our reputation at national and international conferences, our focus on Deaf staff, the acceptance and inclusion of the students within the school community, awards for educational interpreting, and students achieving excellent results in both ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) and VET sectors.