Anytime Auslan

06/06/2026

26/05/2026

🎨 Join us at the QUT Art Museum on June 21st from 10-11 am for an Auslan interpreted exhibition of Leah King-Smith “rhythm writes”.

Tag a friend who would be interested in going 👇

Cost: Free (but please register via link in comments)
Date: Sunday 21 June
Time: 10-11am
Location: QUT Art Museum
Address: 2 George St, Brisbane
Auslan Interpreter: Ethan Brennan

12/05/2026

Don't miss your opportunity to be part of a national conversation on the development of a United Nations Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. Auslan interpreters booked.

Join Commissioners Robert Fitzgerald AM and Rosemary Kayess together with experienced civil society leaders and rights advocates in an online webinar on Wednesday 3 June 2026, 1.30pm-4.00pm.

The webinar will discuss:
➡️The current state of the human rights of older persons in Australia, including existing protections and key issues
➡️What difference a new binding international instrument dedicated to the human rights of older persons could make for people in Australia
➡️Progress to date towards the development of a United Nations Convention on the Human Rights of Older Persons
➡️What you can do to support the human rights of older persons and contribute to the development of a new UN convention

Register using this link https://loom.ly/B_VL4pk

06/05/2026

Thanks to all our wonderful Auslan Interpreters, as Auslan for you said 🙌

Happy Interpreter recognition Day 🤟

13/04/2026

Today we celebrate marking the publication of the first Auslan (Australian Sign Language) dictionary in 1989 by Professor Trevor Johnston.

Here are the top suburbs in each state and territory with the highest % of people that use Auslan.

13/04/2026

Celebrating Auslan Day by sharing some facts you may not know about the history of Auslan (Australian Sign Language);

•Early residential deaf schools founded in 1860 (Sydney, by Thomas Pattison) and soon after in Melbourne (by Frederick J. Rose) were crucial where Auslan developed.

• Auslan is derived from British Sign Language (BSL); both descend from early 19th-century BSL varieties used in British residential schools.

• Two main regional dialects (North Sydney and South Melbourne) emerged largely from the influence of the two major residential schools.

• During much of the 20th century signing was banned or discouraged in many classrooms, but residential life and community use preserved and evolved Auslan.

• Linguistic research since the 1980s (e.g., Johnston, Schembri, Woll) established Auslan as a natural language with distinct grammar and vocabulary, not a direct translation of English.

• Recognition and visibility increased from the late 20th century onward: more interpreter services, dictionaries and resources, and greater public/political awareness and advocacy for Auslan.

Lastly, we grateful for all those pioneers that worked so hard to maintain the exposure of Auslan without ruining the authenticity of the language.

10/04/2026

💛 Community is important to us, and we want to make sure you have your say on the things that matter to you.

Join us next week as we support the Access and Inclusion Plan Information sessions, helping ensure Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing community members can share feedback on Tweed Shire Council's Draft Tweed Access and Inclusion Plan 2026–2030.

💻 Online – Wednesday 15 April | 11:00 am–12:00 pm
🔗 Register: https://collections.humanitix.com/diap
Can’t make a session? You can still share your thoughts online:

👉 https://yoursaytweed.com.au/diap

🗓 Submissions close at 4pm on 7 May 2026
We look forward to seeing you and supporting accessible, inclusive conversations 🤟

23/03/2026

📖 Exciting news, Gold Coast! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that the "First 5" initiative with the Gold Coast City Council is bringing even more Auslan storytime sessions to our community! 📖✨

DATES & LOCATIONS
Wed 1st April 10am-11am - Broadbeach Library
Tues 14th April 10-11am - Runaway Bay Library
Wed 22nd April 10-11am - Elanora Library
Sun 26th April 10-11am - Robina Library

Share with someone who might like to take their children.

No need for registration, just arrive on the day!

20/03/2026

🌍✨ Harmony Day with on March 20th! Let's come together to embrace our diverse communities and promote inclusion for everyone, including the important role of Auslan interpreters. 🤝💬

Comment below how you celebrated Harmony Day!