Why Support The Deaf Lottery

Increasing Deaf Awareness In Your Local Community

This April, we invite you to celebrate one of the most significant days in the Deaf calendar – Auslan Day! Auslan, the term derived from the words “Australian Sign Language,” is the language of the Australian Deaf Community. As an organisation that supports Deaf Australians, we come together on the 13th of April every year to celebrate Auslan, with a focus on advocating for a more accessible and Deaf-aware nation.

For many Deaf Australians, simple tasks like going to the doctor, attending a parent-teacher interview or keeping up with the news need to embed Auslan into these situations, through using interpreters and having programs directly delivered in Auslan. Deaf Connect’s work focuses on increasing opportunities to access information, services and supports in Auslan, so that any Deaf Australian can live life to the fullest.

This lottery, we’re encouraging you to amplify your impact by raising awareness within your own circles – whether at work, with friends, or even during your daily coffee run. Learn some signs, message your network, and consider how you can be part of a more aware Australia. Deaf Connect and the Deaf Lottery have a range of free resources available for Auslan Day. Download yours here.

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.