Auslan Connections Free Sign Language Interpreting for Deaf Seniors

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Under a new federal government scheme there is now free sign language interpreting available to Australians who are Deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and over 65.

This interpreting service is to support participation in social and essential activities, such as:

Social activities

Weddings, funerals and family reunions
Theatre and events
Seniors activities, clubs or groups

Essential activities

Banking, superannuation and budgeting
Private hospital appointments
Downsizing, selling or moving home
Online activities and meetings
Talking to your internet and phone provider

For Service Providers

This new service will support Australian seniors to better engage with:

Aged Care System Navigators
My Aged Care
Regional Assessment Services
Aged Care Assessment Teams
Home Care Package Providers
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Providers
Residential Aged Care service providers
Other organisations delivering Australian Government funded aged care services

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Face-to-face and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services are available 7 days a week (after-hours when required) across all states and territories in Australia.

TO ACCESS THIS SERVICE

How to contact Auslan Connections

For more information, or to access the service, please contact Auslan Connections using your preferred communication style. Our staff will be in touch to help you through the process.

This service can be booked on behalf of a Deaf person – just let our staff know the details of the booking.

The booking office is open 9.00am to 5.00pm AEST Monday to Friday.

National phone: 1300 010 877