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Here we share information about deafness, communication, hearing loss and what people can gain from Deaf Community and Culture – or what we call “Deaf gain”.

  • Learn about the rich history and culture of the Deaf community.
  • Be introduced to Auslan (Australian Sign Language), discover the difference between different devices, such as hearing aids and cochlear implants.
  • You can also learn how to work with interpreters, and how to support the Deaf and hard-of-hearing person in your life.
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Deafness and Hearing Loss

Learn more about deafness, hearing loss, and Deaf identity so you can better understand people in and connected to the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.

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Communication

Communicating with people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing is easy if you follow some basic principles and use appropriate communication supports.

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Interpreters

Auslan interpreters support Auslan users and English speakers to communicate more effectively in a variety of different settings.

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Deaf Culture and Community

Discover the vibrant and varied worlds of the Deaf culture and community Australia-wide. There's something for everyone, including those who can hear.

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Supporting Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing People in Your Life

Learn about how you can better support and communicate with the deaf and hard-of-hearing people in your life.

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Self Advocacy

Self advocacy is an important tool for people who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing. Learn more about self advocacy and what it can mean for you.

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Emergency Information

Useful resources on how to be prepared, respond and recover from natural hazard emergencies.

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COVID-19 Deaf Community Resources

This page contains a range of COVID-19 resources that are accessible and relevant to the Deaf Community. They have been created by or with governments and reputable deaf sector organisations.

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Tools and resources

Find handy tools and resources to support your understanding about Deaf and hard-of-hearing.

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