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What is Auslan?

Auslan is an acronym for AUstralian Sign LANguage.

Australian Sign Language is:

  • …a formally recognised language in Australia's National Language Policy of 1987.
  • …multidimensional language incorporating handshapes, facial and body movements, fingerspelling and use of space. …
  • has its roots in English, Scottish, and to a lesser extent Irish Sign languages. It is different from American and French Sign Languages. 

Auslan Courses are offered so that
people who are hearing are:

  • able to communicate with friends and community members who are Deaf.
  • able to learn a fun new language 
  • learn the basics of how to use the elements of Auslan successfully

When? Where? How Much

We have decided to suspend our Auslan Courses until further notice.

Deaf Services Queensland  offer Auslan courses in Townsville. 

These Auslan courses

do NOT

make the student qualify as an interpreter!

(See the FAQ-page for more details)


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