This page’s contents add from businesses and organisations that created resources with Auslan translations or for the Deaf community.
A great place to start for anyone new to the Deaf community.
DeafNav
This is an educational website jam-packed with resources, training and recommendations for those in the Deaf community. Be sure to have a look at their Services Page (which has a “Find A Provider” feature), their Tools Recommendations, and their general Resources List.
Deaf Ecosystem
Convo AU’s Deaf Ecosystem website has a range of Deaf-friendly and owned businesses, services and products. Worth checking out if you want to support the Deaf community!
This podcast is about a range of topics from Australian friends Sophie and Kate.
"Talking In Common" Podcast is Translated into Auslan
This is your podcast of all things lifestyle with a heartbeat of human diversity and an all inclusive community ethos. We explore and discuss life as we know it through relationships, motherhood, kids, wellbeing and culture. This is not a ‘how to’ but more of an insight into the lives of ourselves and others and how we all manage to get by.
Their new mini-series “Being” is being released now and it is translated into Auslan.
Boating is a popular activity for Australians who are deaf or hard of hearing. Let's all be safe on the water.
Resources for Boaters who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
These resources have been developed with the support of Deaf Australia to provide deaf and hard of hearing boaters and paddlers with resources in their own language.
The resources consist of nine videos signed in Auslan and transcripts in English. The videos cover the following topics:
- Calling for help in an emergency
- Activating a distress beacon
- Dealing with a fire on a boat
- Logging On and Logging Off
- Wearing a lifejacket
- Vessel maintenance
- How to use the Marine Rescue App
- Weather and sea conditions
A spreadsheet of resources developed by Dr. Christina Clarke, a psychologist based in Queensland
Deaf Aware Psychologists & Counsellors in Australia
Please note the information provided is taken directly from professionals’ websites, personal recommendations, and/or my knowledge of the professionals listed, and is correct at date of publication noted in footnote. I do not know all providers personally and am unable to comment on the quality of their services. Please check with a provider to ensure they are good fit for you, can provide the support you need, and to clarify their availability.
With thanks, Dr. Christina Clarke.
Support effective communication | elearning module for NDIS workers
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissions (National)
The module shows what effective communication looks like – from the perspective of NDIS participants – and how it supports choice and control.
It is designed to support NDIS providers and workers in meeting their obligations under the NDIS Code of Conduct to support and enable people to express themselves, be heard and be safe. It also supports registered NDIS providers in meeting their obligations under the NDIS Practice Standards.
The module is free and available to anyone, taking approximately 60-90 minutes to complete. It includes a downloadable ‘Supporting Effective Communication Checklist’ and useful links and resources.
Smoke Alarm Supports
Are you happy with Assistive technologies: smoke alarm supports from NDIS?
