Published on: 25th November 2024
Are you a Deaf or hard of hearing senior without a NDIS plan? ✋
You can use FREE interpreting and live captioning services for many activities through the National Sign Language Program! From medical appointments to bank visits, social events and community tours, we’ve got you covered. 🙋
Watch this video to see what you can book for:
Deaf Australians without an NDIS plan who are 65 years and older (50 years and older for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples) can book a free interpreter for:
- Appointments with your doctor
- A private medical appointment, including a specialist appointment
- Going to a bank to organise your finances
- An important meeting
- Meeting with a friend for coffee
- Your local senior’s group, tour, or trip
- Going to a community group or other social activity
- Shows and live events
- and more!
Want to learn more about the National Sign Language Program or book an interpreter? Click Here.
The National Sign Language Program is available to Deaf Australians without a NDIS plan who are 65 years and older (50 years and older for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples). The program includes free interpreting and captioning for interaction with Aged Care Services, medical appointments, and social and professional settings including; banking and attending weddings, funerals and cultural activities and more.
