PlannedAuslan · public infrastructure
Accessible Auslan communication approaches for public transport environments.
- What it is
- We intend to develop and evaluate accessible Auslan communication for public transport — which may include Auslan-enabled passenger information, accessible digital interfaces and responsible AI-assisted communication tools — working with community and transport stakeholders.
- How it advances our purpose
- It reduces the communication barriers Deaf and hard-of-hearing people face when accessing public transport and related public information.
- Who benefits
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing people who use Auslan or experience communication barriers when accessing public transport.
- Expected public benefit
- Reduced communication barriers and more independent, equitable access to public transport information and services.
PlannedEducation · community
Community-focused Auslan education, resources, workshops and accessible learning tools.
- What it is
- We intend to provide Auslan education, learning resources, workshops and accessible digital learning tools — developed together with community organisations, educators and people with lived experience.
- How it advances our purpose
- It advances education, accessibility and social inclusion by building community capability to communicate with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
- Who benefits
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing people, community members, carers, volunteers, educators and service providers.
- Expected public benefit
- Greater community capability to communicate accessibly, and stronger social inclusion and participation.
PlannedApplied research · early support
Accessible approaches to longitudinal hearing monitoring and related educational information.
- What it is
- We intend to develop and evaluate accessible approaches to longitudinal hearing monitoring and educational information, including responsible digital and AI-assisted methods for presenting changes over time and supporting appropriate follow-up.
- How it advances our purpose
- It advances accessibility and equitable participation by making hearing-related information more understandable and supporting earlier, more equitable access to appropriate support.
- Who benefits
- People who experience, or may be at increased risk of experiencing, hearing-related barriers to communication and participation.
- Expected public benefit
- Better access to understandable hearing-related information, and earlier, more equitable access to appropriate information and services.
This project focuses on research, accessibility and early support. It does not provide clinical diagnosis or treatment and is not a substitute for qualified healthcare professionals.
