30,000 Deaf Australians at Risk of Losing Accessible News Platform
Deaf Connect is calling upon the Federal Government to provide much-needed funding for the Auslan90 news service, which, without investment, will conclude in its pilot form on 30 June this year.
See the Full Media Release HereBy securing Auslan90, the Government has the opportunity to embed accessible journalism as a permanent feature of Australia’s media landscape, it ensures Deaf Australians remain informed, represented and included in the national conversation, while recognising Auslan as a valued and integral part of Australia’s linguistic and cultural identity. This is an opportunity to lead and protect a service already delivering exceptional results.
– Brent Philips | Deaf Connect Chief Services Officer
Watch Auslan90
Our Deaf-led newsroom has produced over 429 Auslan news bulletins in total since 2024. Auslan90 provides the day’s top stories in a format designed specifically for Auslan users, as well as weekly ‘deep dive’ videos on certain news-related topics.
The Daily News updates are released every weekday at 1:00pm AEST and the Deep Dives are released every Saturday.
Watch on YouTubeThe Economic Impact of Auslan90
Independent modelling shows Auslan90 generates $3.47 million in combined economic and social value each year – an estimated 5.3-to-1 return on investment. That value comes through employment, productivity, improved information access, and broader public benefit. It is a modest investment with measurable and significant national impact.