You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™  ASL resources by Lifeprint.com  ©  Dr. William Vicars

Auslan variations occur due to regions, social groups, age, gender, education [both access to and lack of], family backgrounds & ethnicity.

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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

This writer’s competition is in memory of Dot Shaw, one of the original founders of the Australian Association of the Deaf (now Deaf Australia).

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.

Advocacy, support and information are made available in Auslan to support, engage, and promote the DRC to Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing people, their families and supporters.

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

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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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 respects elders past and current, and extends this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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.

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

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

Deaf Australia actively advocates for the Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing community on a nationwide basis with governments, industry and service providers.

Here at Deaf Australia, we provide information through a variety of formats including webinars, vodcasts, workshops and skill-share videos.

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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

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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.

Campaigning is one of the essential features of Deaf Australia. Come and have a look at what we're currently campaigning on.

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.

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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.

The Colin Allen AM Lecture is hosted by Deaf Australia on an annual basis. The theme of the lecture must align with Colin’s passions and commitment to chosen causes.

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