Auslan Day

What is Auslan?

Auslan is the language of the Australian Deaf Community. Auslan is a portmanteau, a word made up by combining the words Australian Sign Language.

Did you know that Auslan or Australian Sign Language has been used in Australia since the 1900s. Whilst it is hard to pinpoint the date when Auslan was first used, there is evidence of signing Deaf people in Australia going back to 1820s.

Auslan Day Workplace Kit

Your workplace can be part of Auslan Day, too! Download Deaf Connect’s free Auslan Day Workplace Kit: a printable poster, ready-to-post social tiles, an email banner, and top tips for communicating with Deaf colleagues.

Everything you need to show up meaningfully, in one place. 

My Auslan Story

This Auslan Day, we are sharing something special with our community.  

My Auslan Story is a video campaign launching on Auslan Day, 13 April 2026. We sat down with our community members to ask one simple question: what does Auslan mean to you? Their answers are personal, and we are excited to share their real stories with you.  

Follow us on our socials to see the video when it’s released and stay up to date with everything happening on 13 April 2026. 

Auslan Storytime

Can’t get enough Auslan? Join free, interactive storytelling sessions led by a Deaf presenter in their primary language, serving as a positive role model for young Deaf and hard of hearing children and fostering early literacy development.  

Click “Learn More” to find out about upcoming sessions.

Download our Auslan Bookmark and Poster

We have created a Bookmark and poster that you can download and print complete with the Auslan alphabet to help you practice your Auslan fingerspelling.

Download Auslan Fingerspelling Poster

Download Auslan Fingerspelling Bookmark

More activities and resources

Head to Deaf Australia for more information about Auslan Day and events.