Tag: Deaf Services

Sign language increases by 500% during pandemic

Community Rebecca Riddle - August 15, 2020

If a year of national disasters can be said to have a silver lining, then a 500% increase in sign language enrolments may qualify for the title. While we’ve faced bushfires, flooding and...

Face masks a new challenge for deaf community

News Rebecca Riddle - August 6, 2020

For Leonie Jackson, patience is the best first step when communicating with a deaf person while wearing a face mask. Her message comes as people have been encouraged to wear face masks where...

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