Why Support The Deaf Lottery

Audrey’s Story: the Power of Auslan-Delivered Home Care

One of the key services that you’re supporting Deaf Connect’s Ageing Well program, which provides
essential home care services in Auslan. Take it from one of our Ageing Well clients, Audrey Doonan:

"I use Auslan to communicate with my support workers and planner, who also arranges interpreters
for my medical appointments since most doctors don’t know Auslan.

"Sometimes, when I go to places like the chemist, people want to talk to me, but I can't rely on lipreading, so I always ask them to write a note. In situations where I need to make decisions about my health or the kinds of support I receive at home, having Support Workers who use Auslan makes all the difference."

Thanks to your support, Audrey can get the care she needs.

Our mentors are Deaf adults with specialised training in early childhood development. They are matched with families and focus on first language acquisition, behaviours, social skills, and culture.

These critical skills form responsive parent-child relationships which are not just essential for brain development but for developing positive relationships as the deaf child navigates the world.