Tasdeaf Community Awards
Posted: 21/01/2010

Please click here to download a form about a new awards to promote services in Tasmania that are Deaf and Hard of Hearing friendly.

AUSLAN Classes
Posted: 05/12/2009

We now have new upcoming AUSLAN Beginners and Level 1 classes to be held in February 2010. Please go to news section to view the flyers.


All recent news from Tasdeaf will be archived. You can view past news and events in the links section.

Tasdeaf is also publishing their news and events online at facebook. You can view the page by clicking on the logo below:




The Deaf Society of NSW has launched a new resource for Deaf people to promote financial literacy. This resource is a series of videos on our website.

Click here to view the website.

An overview about the project can be found by clicking here.

Tasdeaf Latest News and Updates

Friday 22nd January, 2010 (2:30pm)

Tasdeaf Gala Ball - Tickets now on Sale!

Tasdeaf will host a black and white Gala Ball for the Tasmanian Deaf community, held at the Wrest Point Casino on 27th February. Tasdeaf would appreciate your support and contribution by attending the formal.

Tickets are now on sale - please contact Melanie Roberts for more information. Click on the flyer to download.

Tasdeaf Community Awards 2010

Please click here to download a form about a new awards program to promote services in Tasmania that are Deaf and Hard of Hearing friendly.

Tasdeaf - Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?

Tasdeaf is hosting a community event - Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? All is welcome to attend this fun event and see whether you can beat the hard questions of the game.

Click here to download the flyer.

Tasdeaf Newsletter (November - December 2009):

Click here to download the latest newsletter from Tasdeaf.

Community Meeting Room for Hire:

Tasdeaf is now opening their meeting room for hire. Download the flyer here and read all the details. For more information, please contact Melanie Roberts.


What is AUSLAN?

AUSLAN is Australian Sign Language. It is the language of the Deaf community in Australia and it was recognised as a language by the Federal Government in 1981. It is a visual language incorporating signs, body language and facial expressions.

How does AUSLAN work?

Auslan is not a visual form of English, rather it is a language in its own right, with its own grammar rules and features. An example:

English: I want to go to the shops
AUSLAN: I shop I want go

What does Tasdeaf provide?

1.Information
2.Advocacy
3.Interpreting
4.Workplace Training
5.Support Worker

Tasdeaf on YouTube:

1. NAATI - Tasdeaf (AUSLAN)
2. NAATI - Tasdeaf (captioned)
3. Launch of SLC