Auslan, or Australian Sign Language, is increasingly being introduced in schools across Australia, signalling a growing focus on inclusivity. This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI.
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00:00AUSLAN, or Australian Sign Language, is increasingly being introduced in schools across Australia,
00:06signalling a growing focus on inclusivity.
00:10Starting in 2026, in certain states like New South Wales, students from kindergarten to
00:15year 10 will have the option to study AUSLAN as part of their yearly curriculum.
00:21This initiative aims to bridge communication gaps with the deaf community and address the
00:26current shortage of interpreters.
00:28There's quite a demand for AUSLAN classes and we don't have enough deaf AUSLAN teachers.
00:34Advocates emphasise the importance of teaching AUSLAN early, fostering inclusiveness and
00:39improving communication skills for all students.
00:42Teachers often learning alongside their students have embraced the initiative, recognising
00:47its potential to empower non-verbal and deaf individuals in mainstream education.
00:51Yes, unfortunately a lot of deaf children aren't given full access to AUSLAN as a human
00:56right and you reduce the risk of mental health issues if you give access to AUSLAN.
01:01You improve self-esteem.
01:03We need to think a lot about the well-being of our deaf children in Australia.
01:07They have a right to have a language, to fully express themselves and to fully communicate.
01:12If you're interested in learning more about AUSLAN, resources are available through organisations
01:17like Deaf Australia.