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Announcement: Save the AGM 2024
Transcript Hello, I’m Debra Swann, Chair of Deaf Australia. This video is to announce … SAVE THE DATE!. Deaf Australia will be having its Annual
20/10/2024
Welcome
Deaf Australia is the Deaf-led peak organisation representing Deaf* people in Australia.
*Deaf represents all culturally Deaf and hard of hearing people
Who We Are
Our History
Our Purpose
What We Do
About Deaf Australia
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
Background of Deaf Australia
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.
Our Vision, Mission & Values
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.
Our Projects
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
Our Auslan Shop is here!
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.
Our Updates
Interim CEO Update (17 October 2024)
Transcript Transcript: Hello, I’m *gives name sign* Shirley. My role here is that of a temporary CEO here at Deaf Australia. I wanted to create a
17/10/2024
DA Awards 2024 – Nomination Opens Now
Transcript Hello. I’m Debra Swann, Chair of Deaf Australia This is an announcement for nominations for 2024 Deaf Australian and Deaf Youth of the Year
16/10/2024
CJA Lecture 2024 Announcement
Transcript Hello everyone! I’m Debra Swann, Chair of Deaf Australia. First, I’d like to apologise for the error in my last video, where I incorrectly
09/10/2024
Jen Blyth’s Update – 30 July 2024
Transcript Hello, I’m Jen Blyth, CEO of Deaf Australia. I wanted to provide with you an update. I’ve worked at Deaf Australia for the past
30/07/2024
Special General Meeting Notice
Transcript Hello all. Deaf Australia will have its 37th Annual General Meeting on Saturday 18th November 2023 at 2PM Sydney/Melbourne time. Our AGM will be
16/07/2024
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First Nations Acknowledgement
English Text
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
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Deaf Acknowledgement
English Text
We acknowledge and respect the members of the Deaf Community in Australia, who preserve their rich heritage, culture and our language; Auslan (Australian Sign Language). We also acknowledge our custodians of Auslan, promoting awareness, equality and access through our sign language. Through Auslan, we inspire future leaders in our deaf community to continue our legacy and heritage.