Auslan Competitors

Our mission is for all young people who are deaf or hard of hearing/hearing impaired to reach their potential in life. Hear For You is an education and training non-profit organisation that provides social skills for young deaf people, aged 11-18, so that they can find their place in the hearing world. We provide services needed for deaf teenagers and align with partners who have the same vision.

At CAN we know that arts transforms communities. We bring artists, creatives and diverse communities together to share stories, learn from each other and make inspiring art. Through this we’ve seen lives change and communities strengthened. Community Arts Network is Australia’s longest running and leading community arts and cultural development organisation. Our vision is for a just, diverse and resilient society fuelled by imagination and creativity. Our purpose is to grow resilient communities through arts and creativity. Our values are: RESPECT – We honour the inherent worth of all people, cultures and environment SOCIAL EQUITY – We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to engage, participate and flourish RESILIENCE – we foster connectedness for strong, thriving communities. CREATIVITY – we create art that inspires the sharing of culture and identity. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional owners of this country and it's waters. In particular, we pay our respects to the people of the Noongar nation and to their Elders both past and present. www.canwa.com.au

Deaf Australia is the national peak organisation for Deaf people in Australia. It represents the views of Deaf people who use Auslan (Australian Sign Language). It is a true consumer organisation - only Deaf people have the right to vote on Deaf Australia business and to be elected to the Board. The Deaf community can be recognised by their unique sign language - Auslan. Deaf Australia is committed to promoting and preserving sign language as the official and indigenous language of the Deaf community. Deaf Australia believes that Deaf people belong to a linguistic minority group and are disadvantaged by a lack of access to communication, education and services. Deaf Australia works with and on behalf of Deaf people in seeking their rights as citizens of Australian society. Deaf Australia was established in 1986 at the National Deafness Conference in Adelaide, South Australia to improve the quality of life of Deaf people in Australia. Since then, Deaf Australia has made many positive changes, but there is still much work to do to achieve equal opportunity and full participation in the community for Deaf people.