“ I’m not Deaf. I don’t know anyone who is Deaf.”

• Its very handy !
• It is part of Australia’s culture – and Central to the Signing Deaf Community of Australia
• Have you wanted a Secret Langauge to use with your friends that you can take anywhere ?
• Discipline in Silence!
• Signing is a wonderful communication tool for hearing individuals.
• Great for Scuba Diving, at sport, across distance, encouragment, when sick etc etc etc
• It highly motivating for individuals with Auditory Processing &/or Learning Difficulties.
• Tactile or Kinesthetic learners, Children with Special Needs, ADD/HD learners do well as it is ‘learning through the limbs”
• The emphasis is on the visual (eyes) rather that the auditory (ears).
• If you count on your fingers NOW YOU CAN SPELL ON THEM TOO
• TEACHERS – Auslan is an intriging and effective discipline tool in the classroom. It is captivating too!
• It’s a lifelong skill
• Babies as young as 10mths can use basic signs to indicate their needs
• Its Fun – do it anywhere!