Deaf Australia is the deaf-led peak organisation representing deaf people in Australia. We promote the advancement of human rights and equality for deaf people by collaborating with our members and stakeholders in implementing the United Nations Conventions and the National Disability Strategy.

Deaf Australia is for all deaf, hard of hearing and non-deaf people and organisations (not-for-profit, for profit or government) that use and/or accept and respect Auslan (Australian Sign Language).

Vision Statement
Our ideal world is one where:

“Deaf people are respected and fully included in the Australian community and the right to use Auslan is legally recognised.”

Mission

Deaf Australia is the only Australian peak body managed by Deaf people representing Deaf people and their communities. We work with Australian governments and collaborate with key stakeholders to make sure that Australia complies with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.