About Us
Meet our wonderful Immerse and Inspire Team. They are here to provide you with the best services to meet your needs.
About Us
Meet our wonderful Immerse and Inspire Team. They are here to provide you with the best services to meet your needs.
About Us
Meet our wonderful Immerse and Inspire Team. They are here to provide you with the best services to meet your needs.
About Us
Meet our wonderful Immerse and Inspire Team. They are here to provide you with the best services to meet your needs.
Why us?
Deaf-Led Business
Proudly run by two highly skilled Deaf co-founders.
Auslan (Australian Sign Language)
Auslan is our first language.
We'll understand you as a Deaf/Hard of Hearing person
We have over 30 years of life experience.
Deaf Mentors
We can communicate directly with new mentees to start their future.
Why us?
Deaf-Led Business
Proudly run by two highly skilled Deaf co-founders.
Auslan (Australian Sign Language)
Auslan is our first language.
We'll understand you as a Deaf/Hard of Hearing person
We have over 30 years of life experience.
Deaf Mentors
We can communicate directly with new mentees to start their future.
Why us?
Deaf-Led Business
Proudly run by two highly skilled Deaf co-founders.
Auslan (Australian Sign Language)
Auslan is our first language.
We'll understand you as a Deaf/Hard of Hearing person
We have over 30 years of life experience.
Deaf Mentors
We can communicate directly with new mentees to start their future.
Why us?
Deaf-Led Business
Proudly run by two highly skilled Deaf co-founders.
Auslan (Australian Sign Language)
Auslan is our first language.
We'll understand you as a Deaf/Hard of Hearing person
We have over 30 years of life experience.
Deaf Mentors
We can communicate directly with new mentees to start their future.
Meet Melanie Merhi,
Co-Founder and Director
Melanie established Immerse and Inspire with her business partner, Tony Mantini with the sole intention to provide SLES for young adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Melanie is Deaf and fluent in Auslan (Australian Sign Language). She grew up using signed English. She is an active member of the Deaf community. Melanie is happily married and has a deaf family of her own; they have two teenage sons. One who is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult).
Melanie is a passionate advocate for bridging the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities, and she believes that Deaf and Hard of Hearing people can break down barriers whether it’s small or big.
Melanie has worked in various roles within the Deaf community; a Deaf interpreter, support worker, support coordinator, teacher aide, advocacy, and been involved in a number of committees, such as Deaf Youth Victoria.
Melanie set up and continues to run a very successful monthly social event for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Melbourne’s North and West since 2022.
Meet Melanie Merhi,
Co-Founder and Director
Melanie established Immerse and Inspire with her business partner, Tony Mantini with the sole intention to provide SLES for young adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Melanie is Deaf and fluent in Auslan (Australian Sign Language). She grew up using signed English. She is an active member of the Deaf community. Melanie is happily married and has a deaf family of her own; they have two teenage sons. One who is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult).
Melanie is a passionate advocate for bridging the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities, and she believes that Deaf and Hard of Hearing people can break down barriers whether it’s small or big.
Melanie has worked in various roles within the Deaf community; a Deaf interpreter, support worker, support coordinator, teacher aide, advocacy, and been involved in a number of committees, such as Deaf Youth Victoria.
Melanie set up and continues to run a very successful monthly social event for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Melbourne’s North and West since 2022.
Meet Melanie Merhi,
Co-Founder and Director
Melanie established Immerse and Inspire with her business partner, Tony Mantini with the sole intention to provide SLES for young adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Melanie is Deaf and fluent in Auslan (Australian Sign Language). She grew up using signed English. She is an active member of the Deaf community. Melanie is happily married and has a deaf family of her own; they have two teenage sons. One who is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult).
Melanie is a passionate advocate for bridging the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities, and she believes that Deaf and Hard of Hearing people can break down barriers whether it’s small or big.
Melanie has worked in various roles within the Deaf community; a Deaf interpreter, support worker, support coordinator, teacher aide, advocacy, and been involved in a number of committees, such as Deaf Youth Victoria.
Melanie set up and continues to run a very successful monthly social event for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Melbourne’s North and West since 2022.
Meet Melanie Merhi,
Co-Founder and Director
Melanie established Immerse and Inspire with her business partner, Tony Mantini with the sole intention to provide SLES for young adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Melanie is Deaf and fluent in Auslan (Australian Sign Language). She grew up using signed English. She is an active member of the Deaf community. Melanie is happily married and has a deaf family of her own; they have two teenage sons. One who is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult).
Melanie is a passionate advocate for bridging the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities, and she believes that Deaf and Hard of Hearing people can break down barriers whether it’s small or big.
Melanie has worked in various roles within the Deaf community; a Deaf interpreter, support worker, support coordinator, teacher aide, advocacy, and been involved in a number of committees, such as Deaf Youth Victoria.
Melanie set up and continues to run a very successful monthly social event for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Melbourne’s North and West since 2022.
Meet Tony Mantini
Co-Founder and Director
Hello. I'm Tony, Co-Founder and Director of Immerse and Inspire. I have a passion for working with Deaf / HoH young adults. Immerse and Inspire was an idea my colleague, Melanie and I had. Together we created Immerse and Inspire.
Some things about myself; I am profoundly deaf; I wear hearing aids. I grew up Aural. I started learning Auslan when I was in high school. I attended a mainstream school that had a deaf facility so I could communicate with deaf friends at school.
When I finished school I had a few different jobs. I was a cleaner at Crown for a couple of years. I set up my own business as a tiler, I’m a 3rd generation tiler and did this for over 20 years.
After 20 years I was motivated and inspired to have a career change wanting to work and support Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. My success working with young deaf / HoH was evident. I was given an opportunity that I took on, as a SLES Case Manager which gave me the knowledge and experience to give me the inspiration to start ‘Immerse and Inspire’ with Melanie.
I have a family. My partner, who is deaf and I have been together for 20 years. We share two boys. Our fur baby is a dog named Roxy.
We are one eyed Collingwood fans. Go pies!
My hobbies are AFL and soccer. I love motorsports, cars, outings with the family, travelling, going on day trips, fishing and enjoy being outdoors.
Meet Tony Mantini
Co-Founder and Director
Hello. I'm Tony, Co-Founder and Director of Immerse and Inspire. I have a passion for working with Deaf / HoH young adults. Immerse and Inspire was an idea my colleague, Melanie and I had. Together we created Immerse and Inspire.
Some things about myself; I am profoundly deaf; I wear hearing aids. I grew up Aural. I started learning Auslan when I was in high school. I attended a mainstream school that had a deaf facility so I could communicate with deaf friends at school.
When I finished school I had a few different jobs. I was a cleaner at Crown for a couple of years. I set up my own business as a tiler, I’m a 3rd generation tiler and did this for over 20 years.
After 20 years I was motivated and inspired to have a career change wanting to work and support Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. My success working with young deaf / HoH was evident. I was given an opportunity that I took on, as a SLES Case Manager which gave me the knowledge and experience to give me the inspiration to start ‘Immerse and Inspire’ with Melanie.
I have a family. My partner, who is deaf and I have been together for 20 years. We share two boys. Our fur baby is a dog named Roxy.
We are one eyed Collingwood fans. Go pies!
My hobbies are AFL and soccer. I love motorsports, cars, outings with the family, travelling, going on day trips, fishing and enjoy being outdoors.
Meet Tony Mantini
Co-Founder and Director
Hello. I'm Tony, Co-Founder and Director of Immerse and Inspire. I have a passion for working with Deaf / HoH young adults. Immerse and Inspire was an idea my colleague, Melanie and I had. Together we created Immerse and Inspire.
Some things about myself; I am profoundly deaf; I wear hearing aids. I grew up Aural. I started learning Auslan when I was in high school. I attended a mainstream school that had a deaf facility so I could communicate with deaf friends at school.
When I finished school I had a few different jobs. I was a cleaner at Crown for a couple of years. I set up my own business as a tiler, I’m a 3rd generation tiler and did this for over 20 years.
After 20 years I was motivated and inspired to have a career change wanting to work and support Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. My success working with young deaf / HoH was evident. I was given an opportunity that I took on, as a SLES Case Manager which gave me the knowledge and experience to give me the inspiration to start ‘Immerse and Inspire’ with Melanie.
I have a family. My partner, who is deaf and I have been together for 20 years. We share two boys. Our fur baby is a dog named Roxy.
We are one eyed Collingwood fans. Go pies!
My hobbies are AFL and soccer. I love motorsports, cars, outings with the family, travelling, going on day trips, fishing and enjoy being outdoors.
Meet Tony Mantini
Co-Founder and Director
Hello. I'm Tony, Co-Founder and Director of Immerse and Inspire. I have a passion for working with Deaf / HoH young adults. Immerse and Inspire was an idea my colleague, Melanie and I had. Together we created Immerse and Inspire.
Some things about myself; I am profoundly deaf; I wear hearing aids. I grew up Aural. I started learning Auslan when I was in high school. I attended a mainstream school that had a deaf facility so I could communicate with deaf friends at school.
When I finished school I had a few different jobs. I was a cleaner at Crown for a couple of years. I set up my own business as a tiler, I’m a 3rd generation tiler and did this for over 20 years.
After 20 years I was motivated and inspired to have a career change wanting to work and support Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. My success working with young deaf / HoH was evident. I was given an opportunity that I took on, as a SLES Case Manager which gave me the knowledge and experience to give me the inspiration to start ‘Immerse and Inspire’ with Melanie.
I have a family. My partner, who is deaf and I have been together for 20 years. We share two boys. Our fur baby is a dog named Roxy.
We are one eyed Collingwood fans. Go pies!
My hobbies are AFL and soccer. I love motorsports, cars, outings with the family, travelling, going on day trips, fishing and enjoy being outdoors.
Immerse and Inspire.
Helping Deaf people empower themselves and develop life skills after school life.
Immerse and Inspire acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders both past and present.
Immerse and Inspire.
Helping Deaf people empower themselves and develop life skills after school life.
Immerse and Inspire acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders both past and present.
Immerse and Inspire.
Helping Deaf people empower themselves and develop life skills after school life.
Immerse and Inspire acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders both past and present.
Immerse and Inspire.
Helping Deaf people empower themselves and develop life skills after school life.