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Expert urges caution on Sign Language controversy

August 30, 2019

After complaints on social media about some sign language signs, NZSL Dictionary editor Rachel McKee says people shouldn’t jump to conclusions when they see signs they interpret as offensive. Marc Daalder reports. Read More

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ABC NEWS – Brent Phillips, Expression Australia

August 24, 2019

Earlier this week, Kyle Miers, Chief Executive of Deaf Australia Inc addressed the National Press Club of Australia. Kyle is the first person to present using #Auslan. Following his presentation, Brent Phillips, Director, Language, Partnerships and Innovation at Expression Australia […]

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Congratulations!!!!!

August 22, 2019
Carla Anderson, the Able Australia National Director - Centre of Excellence Deafblind, has been inducted into the Victorian Disability Lifetime Achievement Honour Roll. The Lifetime achievement honour roll recognises exceptional individuals who have made a significant contribution over the past [...]
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National Press Club of Australia Auslan Address

August 22, 2019

Congratulations Kyle Miers, CEO of Deaf Australia Inc. on delivering an inaugural Auslan presentation at the National Press Club of Australia! For those who missed out watching Kyle’s speech this afternoon, you can view it on ABC iVew – available […]

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Too Old, Yet Too Healthy: Deaf And ‘Forgotten’ Without A Way Forward

August 21, 2019

Hundreds of deaf Australians are being denied thousands of dollars to pay for sign language interpreters because they’re too old to qualify for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Read the full article below. https://10daily.com.au/news/australia/a190820yulbt/too-old-yet-too-healthy-deaf-and-forgotten-without-a-way-forward-20190820?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=tnn-facebook&utm_medium=social

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WASLI Update – August 2019

August 12, 2019

WASLI Update ASLIA congratulates Michelle Ashley on chairing a successful WASLI Conference in Paris which saw a record 506 delegates from 80 countries. An astounding number of interpreters, spoken and signed provided access for all these delegates and a large […]

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