*Deaf represents all culturally Deaf and hard of hearing people
Deaf Australia is a Deaf-led advocacy and information organisation in Australia representing all Deaf, Deafblind, hard-of-hearing people and others who use Auslan (Australian Sign Language) as their language of preference.Â
Deaf Australia was founded in 1986 as a not-for-profit organisation that represents all Deaf, hard of hearing people and others who are fluent and knowledgeable about Auslan.
Deaf Australia’s mission and vision guides us in striving to ensure every deaf person as citizens in Australia has the right to full participation in their communities with Auslan as the preferred choice of language.
Deaf Australia’s projects are aligned with our core mission and values. We collaborate with governments, stakeholders and other sectors where needed in order to support compliance with the UN’s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UN’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.Â
We offer some exciting products for our Deaf Community. You can use it for learning or leisure purposes. The Auslan Shop will be expanding with new products over time.Â
Have a question about Auslan Shop?
You will find answers to commonly asked questions here. If you have any further queries, please email [email protected]
2016 census indicated that 11,885 people in Australia use Auslan at home.
Deaf Australia estimates that the real number is closer to 20,000 people who use Auslan to communicate every day.Â
Name sign is considered as a badge of honour that are given by the Deaf community. The name sign can be personal characteristics, mannerism or appearance. Some people have their names in the initial form.
Auslan variations occur due to regions, social groups, age, gender, education
[both access to and lack of], family backgrounds & ethnicity.
Media Release 11 September 2023 Royal Commission publishes over 1,500 narratives of people with disability Today the Royal Commission published 1,586 narratives on its website. The narratives are
Transcript Video 1: [All three] Hello, hello, hello! [Debra] I’m Debra Swann, Chairperson of Deaf Australia. [Catherine] I’m Catherine, usually a Policy Writer, but I’m
Transcript Hello! My name is Shirley. My role is Community and Youth Adovcate. I know it’s been awhile since we’ve had a CEO update. Our
First Nations man Leslie is Deaf. He only found out about the Voice referendum because of a T-shirt READ ARTICLE HERE READ ARTICLE HERE
Transcript Hi. This video is about a variety of sensitive topics such as suicide and childhood sexual abuse. Some of the things mentioned in this
Register here Transcript Hello! I’m Catherine! [shows sign name]. I work for Deaf Australia. And this Saturday we will have an NDIS Review. Deaf Australia
Deaf Australia acknowledges that sovereignty was never ceded, and we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the many nations of Australia, and their strong connection to land, water and community.Â
Deaf Australia respects elders past and current, and extends this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Â
Deaf Australia acknowledges and respects Indigenous Sign Languages as a vital contribution to the rich diversity of languages all over Australia and supports its revitalisation
Deaf Australia celebrates Auslan and recognise all Deaf leaders in Australia who have advocated for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing communities. We are proud of everyone’s contribution, whether big or small, in preserving our language, community and culture. Â
