The NSW Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme is a joint initiative between the Deaf Society of NSW and Fire and Rescue NSW, made possible with funding from the NSW Department of Family and Community Services; Ageing, Disability and Home Care.
The NSW Government is providing the SASS project $2 million over a period of three years. The money will be spent on smoke alarms for people who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing.
Auslan IS the language used by the Deaf community of Australia. Auslan is abbreviated as Australian Sign Language. It is the uniquely visual language widely used in the Australian Deaf community. » More information about Auslan
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Strategic Plan 2011 - 2014
This Strategic Plan marks a significant change for Deaf Australia NSW. For some years the organisation has attempted to deliver a wide range of activities and we recognise that the Deaf community deserves a high standard in all activities carried out for its benefit.
Deaf Australia has developed the » Auslan Endorsement System, which tests Auslan based materials and if they meet the criteria, they will be endorsed by Deaf Australia.
The Auslan Shop
The Auslan Shop is at » www.auslanshop.com.au The Auslan Shop sells Auslan materials. These materials are about Auslan, Deaf culture, Deaf history, interpreting, education etc. All Auslan materials are approved by the Deaf Australia's Auslan Endorsement System.
Deaf Australia Inc
» Deaf Australia is the national peak organisation for Deaf people in Australia. It represents the views of Deaf people who use Auslan (Australian Sign Language). It is a true consumer organisation - only Deaf people have the right to vote on Deaf Australia business and to be elected to the Board.
World Federation of the Deaf
» WFD is an international, non-governmental central organisation of national associations of Deaf people. Deaf Australia is the Australian member of the WFD.
» WFD is an international, non-governmental central organisation of national associations of Deaf people. Deaf Australia is the Australian member of the WFD.