Advocacy for the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Advocacy
for the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing
Advocacy for the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Advocacy
for the
Deaf and
Hard of
Hearing
BEGINNING
In 2021, Nathan's advocacy journey truly began. He found it difficult to witness advocacy being conducted in a negative manner, realising the significant delay in building trust and making an impact on those outside of the community. Nathan firmly believes in the power of patience, support, and positivity in advocacy, recognising that these qualities can have a lasting effect.
In 2021, Nathan's advocacy journey truly began. He found it difficult to witness advocacy being conducted in a negative manner, realising the significant delay in building trust and making an impact on those outside of the community. Nathan firmly believes in the power of patience, support, and positivity in advocacy, recognising that these qualities can have a lasting effect.
featuring the
deaf ACTor
featuring the deaf ACTor
featuring the deaf ACTor
In 2019, Nathan initiated a conversation with the Executive Producer of "Neighbours" about creating a deaf character, aligning with the show's current theme of "Everybody is welcomed on Ramsay St." He pointed out there is no representation of disability on the show ever, and after discussions, Nathan and the producers reached an agreement to collaborate. This collaboration resulted in Nathan working on the set of Ramsay St in 2020, portraying a recurring deaf character named Curtis Perkins, including having a deaf consultant on board when he uses Auslan. After this success, Nathan has played another two deaf roles on a upcoming feature film which will be released at Hoyts and on BONDS TVC.
In 2019, Nathan initiated a conversation with the Executive Producer of "Neighbours" about creating a deaf character, aligning with the show's current theme of "Everybody is welcomed on Ramsay St." He pointed out there is no representation of disability on the show ever, and after discussions, Nathan and the producers reached an agreement to collaborate. This collaboration resulted in Nathan working on the set of Ramsay St in 2020, portraying a recurring deaf character named Curtis Perkins, including having a deaf consultant on board when he uses Auslan. After this success, Nathan has played another two deaf roles on a upcoming feature film which will be released at Hoyts and on BONDS TVC.
awareness and advocacy
With Nathan’s awareness and advocacy as an actor on Australian screens, the producers of ListenABLE, Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin invited Nathan Borg to the podcast for National Week of Deaf People. Nathan spoke on his behalf about his upbringing, disability and the journey of being a film/TV actor. For Deaf/Hard of hearing access to the Podcast by watching here:
With Nathan’s awareness and advocacy as an actor on Australian screens, the producers of ListenABLE, Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin invited Nathan Borg to the podcast for National Week of Deaf People. Nathan spoke on his behalf about his upbringing, disability and the journey of being a film/TV actor. For Deaf/Hard of hearing access to the Podcast by watching here:
continuing the
Advocacy work
continuing the Advocacy work
Over time, Nathan became a strong advocate for authentic storytelling in scripts and characters, insisting on accurate representation on Australian Screens. This isn’t an easy task, as some productions in the industry do lack exposure to disability representation, placing pressure on Nathan to both advocate for himself and ensure his characters are portrayed authentically.
Over time, Nathan became a strong advocate for authentic storytelling in scripts and characters, insisting on accurate representation on Australian Screens. This isn’t an easy task, as some productions in the industry do lack exposure to disability representation, placing pressure on Nathan to both advocate for himself and ensure his characters are portrayed authentically.
Accessibility
Achievements
Accessibility Achievements
Nathan's advocacy efforts extended to various areas including Auslan accessibility, captions, hearing loops, theatre, and applications with the Australian Government. Some of these engagements reached over 25,000 Australians through social media platform, including his advocacy for Auslan access at a concert reached to 40,000 views on TikTok.
Nathan's advocacy efforts extended to various areas including Auslan accessibility, captions, hearing loops, theatre, and applications with the Australian Government. Some of these engagements reached over 25,000 Australians through social media platform, including his advocacy for Auslan access at a concert reached to 40,000 views on TikTok.
Cochlear recipient
Nathan Borg had the honour to met the Australian Inventor of Cochlears due to his advocacy awareness got Cochlear’s and ABC’s attention on Neighbours so, he was invited by Dr. Graeme Clark and his wife, Margaret for a cup of tea and media opportunity by ABC.
Nathan Borg had the honour to met the Australian Inventor of Cochlears due to his advocacy awareness got Cochlear’s and ABC’s attention on Neighbours so, he was invited by Dr. Graeme Clark and his wife, Margaret for a cup of tea and media opportunity by ABC.
DEaf enough
When the Deaf actor joined the Deaf/Hard of hearing community, he felt welcomed with open arms and guidance and a profound of support that it helped him become who he is today. Though, there were moments that Nathan Borg had found barriers within others who did not accept him due to not being native or elite enough which Nathan had found that was reasoning of deaf and hard of hearing gap. He believes in fixing that gap by creating a side business called “Deaf Enough” which began as a theatre and merchandise related.
The whole purpose of Deaf Enough means it doesn’t matter the identity or background, language or speaking skills, they are deaf enough. We are all equal whether the person is in the community or not. You can follow Deaf Enough on Instagram.
When the Deaf actor joined the Deaf/Hard of hearing community, he felt welcomed with open arms and guidance and a profound of support that it helped him become who he is today. Though, there were moments that Nathan Borg had found barriers within others who did not accept him due to not being native or elite enough which Nathan had found that was reasoning of deaf and hard of hearing gap. He believes in fixing that gap by creating a side business called “Deaf Enough” which began as a theatre and merchandise related.
The whole purpose of Deaf Enough means it doesn’t matter the identity or background, language or speaking skills, they are deaf enough. We are all equal whether the person is in the community or not. You can follow Deaf Enough on Instagram.
AUSLAN ADVOCACY
APPEARANCES
AUSLAN ADVOCACY aPPEARANCES
You can find more information on each of these advocacy stories on his instagram and TikTok handles which you can find in the CONTACT information page.
You can find more information on each of these advocacy stories on his instagram and TikTok handles which you can find in the CONTACT information page.
