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Supply and Demand for Auslan Interpreting: the Deaf Perspective

AAD wants to find out what Deaf people think about the interpreting servicess they receive. We have written a discussion paper and questionnaire.

This is a very important questionnaire. It is your opportunity to tell us what is good about interpreting services, what is not good, and what you think needs to be done to make it better. We will then write a document for the Australian Government, based on what you tell us.

To help Deaf people understand the discussion paper and questionnaire, AAD will be holding community consultation meetings around the country in late February and early March 2007.

Help AAD raise some funds and enjoy delicious wines while you do it! It's easy!

Dogz Wine, a wine label company, is working with AAD to raise funds. And you can help fundraise and enjoy drinking delicious wine too! How?

For every Dogz Wine bottle you purchase, 50 cents goes to the fundraising pool. You can buy your wines from: Duncan’s, Cellarbrations, IGA, Foodworks and Inn-keeper bottleshops.
Nominate AAD as the preferred charity by voting on www.dogzwine.com.au/charity.php. Click on the button beside the AAD logo, enter your email address, and click on "submit".

You can do this once a week - whether you have bought wine or not! Yes, it's that easy! Thank you! Your support will help AAD in our efforts to improve the quality of life for all Deaf people.

Latest News

Deaf People in South Australia to be disenfranchised: At a special general meeting called for 5.00pm today at DeafSA (previously the Royal South Australian Deaf Society, a motion to change the Society’s Constitution will mean that Deaf people can no longer be members of DeafSA and will no longer have any vote in what DeafSA does.; Posted on 9 February 2007
Become a Deaf Friendly Organisation - new courses for SE Queensland 2007: Learn Auslan, learn about the Deaf community and how to communicate effectively with Deaf people, and lots more...; Posted on 13 December 2006
AAD applauds historic UN Convention: AAD is delighted with the announcement that the United Nations General Assembly has adopted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.; Posted on 14 December 2006

The General Discussion is now open!: After reviewing the situation, AAD has decided to re-open the General Discussion page.; This page is for discussion of topics relevant to AAD. Check the disclaimer and the terms of use.; Posted on 31 October 2006
National Week of Deaf People is here!: October 14 – 20 Is National Week of Deaf People. Read the media release. Check out the events calendar for activities in your area.; Posted on 17 October 2006
ACE gives generous donation to SignPost: Australian Communication Exchange (ACE) has given a generous donation to Australian Association of the Deaf to enable the ongoing production of the SignPost television program.; Posted on 21 June 2006
Dorothy Shaw Young Writers Competition 2006 NOW OPEN: From this year, the well known Dorothy Shaw Young Writers Competition will be an activity of the Australian Association of the Deaf.; Posted on 21 June 2006
Calling Deaf youths interested to go to WFD Youth Camp, Spain: AAD is inviting you to apply to be one of four potential Australian Representatives to attend this camp.; Posted on 21 June 2006
Dorothy Shaw Young Writers Competition: From this year this Competition will become an AAD activity.; Posted on 8 May 2006
Australia Day Honour for AAD Manager: Australian Association of the Deaf Manager Karen Lloyd has been awarded Membership of the Order of Australia (AM).; Posted on 30 January 2006
AAD Board Update: We are pleased to announce the new Board of AAD for 2005-2006.; Posted on 4 December 2005
Understanding Auslan: Fingerspelling: Have a look at the fourth part of Understanding Auslan series by Dr Adam Schembri.; Posted on 4 December 2005

World Federation of the Deaf

WFD was established in 1951 in Rome, Italy.

It is an international, non-governmental central organisation of national associations of Deaf people, with a current membership of associations in 127 countries worldwide.

Associate members, international members and individual members also make up WFD’s membership base.

Australian Association of the Deaf is the Australian member of the WFD.

Our new Events Calendar

New to this web site is the user-friendly Events Calendar. Specifically developed for AAD, it enables you to quickly consult the calendar to find out what is on in the coming weeks and months.

Use this to keep you abreast of any events planned by AAD or our state branches. We welcome information from anyone who would like to add a suitable event to our calendar. We hope you find this new addition to the website informative.

This website has been redesigned

Much new information is being progressively added to our website. New features (including video clips in Auslan) will also be added later. So keep your eye on this exciting and evolving website.

We are interested in your feedback and what you think of our revamped website. Read the accessibility page to learn more and find out how you can use this site effectively.

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What is Auslan?

Auslan IS the language used by the Deaf community of Australia.

Auslan Auslan is abbreviated as Australian Sign Language. It is the uniquely visual language widely used in the Australian Deaf community.

Auslan conveys meaning through the use of handshapes, movement and location in space in conjunction with facial expressions and the use of fingerspelling.

It has its own vocabulary and grammar and does not correspond to English - spoken or signed. Read more about Auslan.

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