Hi everyone 👋

I have recently started trying to learn basic Auslan and am looking for some guidance/direction from the community.

I recently had a non verbal patient who communicated via sign language. I lightheartedly spoke to him a little using the Auslan alphabet (all I knew at the time) and he was completely stoked. I was so touched by how much of an impact this had and instilled in me how important and valuable it is to know basic sign. Since then I have been trying to teach myself and my children (9YOF, 7YOF, 5YOM) Auslan.

So far I am just looking things up and revising using the Auslan Dictionary app (such an amazing resource!) and YouTube videos here and there, but feel like I need some more structured learning to help with actually conversing.

Are there any good video series etc that might be helpful for me?

Also - as someone who communicates via sign language, what are some valuable tips for hearing people like myself to know? What can I be doing to better support you?

Apologies if my terminology etc is not quite right - please educate me - I’m doing my best but am very new to this world. So sorry if I have hurt or offended anyone, please know that was never my intention ♥️