Auslan · public infrastructure
Accessible Auslan communication for public transport
Accessible Auslan communication approaches for public transport environments.
Stage: Planned — scoping and partnerships
- 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.
How we deliver it
Like all of our work, this activity is delivered within our charitable purpose and governed by our board-approved policies. We co-design with people who have lived experience, engage relevant community, education and research partners, and apply proportionate safeguarding, privacy, ethics and conflict-of-interest controls.
Where the activity involves collaboration with partners or commercial entities, it proceeds only where it demonstrably advances our charitable purpose, on documented, fair, arm's-length terms. Any resources produced are held for public benefit, and progress is evaluated against real accessibility and inclusion outcomes.
What this project needs — and how you can help
We are early, and the right partners and support make a real difference. If any of this is you, we would love to talk.
- Public transport agencies and operators willing to pilot accessible communication
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing travellers to shape and test the approach
- Accessibility, wayfinding and digital-interface expertise
- Grant or program funding to run a pilot