Programs
What we do
Our charitable work is centred on Auslan and accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people — and, more broadly, on accessibility, inclusion and equitable participation for people who face barriers. Here are our activities, current and planned, and the areas of work they sit within.
Charitable activities, current and planned
The concrete work Octopus Future is delivering and preparing — centred on Auslan and accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
Five areas of work
Every activity sits within these connected areas — the lenses through which we pursue the mission.
Octopus Community
Accessibility programs, inclusive education and community initiatives — where the mission meets people directly.
Octopus Research
Applied, public-benefit research and evaluation directly connected to accessibility and inclusion.
Wellbeing
Improving quality of life and wellbeing for people with disability through inclusive, human-centred technology.
Responsible AI
Advancing accessible, safe and accountable uses of AI, data and digital systems for the people we serve.
Inclusive innovation & ventures
Supporting accessible, mission-aligned innovation and social ventures whose work advances inclusion.