LOTE

Auslan

Auslan is short for Australian sign language and is used as a communication tool by those who are deaf, or hard of hearing. It’s a visual language that uses hand gestures, body movements and facial expressions to convey meaning. Students are engaged and excited to be learning this language and have the opportunity to learn to communicate with members of the Australian deaf community. It can also help students with communication issues, to express themselves without using written or spoken words.

Auslan is recognised as an additional language in the Australian Curriculum. Additional information about Auslan as a language taught in schools can be found on the Australian Curriculum Website at https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/languages/auslan/introduction/