Auslan Anywhere app bridges gap in Australian Healthcare

8 June 2022
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The Deaf Regional Health project aims to ensure people who are Deaf and hard of hearing can get equal access to health services. We have developed resources and tools which build understanding and improve communication between Deaf and hard of hearing patients and healthcare professionals.

For Health professionals, including hospital staff, nurses, doctors and paramedics, creating change is easy and starts here. Take a look at the Deaf Regional Health project in the news.

Expression Australia has partnered with Albury Wodonga Health

The app was launched on Thursday to increase awareness of the deaf community among healthcare providers. The program allows interpreters to speak to patients in the hospital through a tablet and Auslan app device via video communication...

- The Border Mail

Auslan app adapted for hospital use

Two Australian hospitals are taking steps to ensure deaf people can access better healthcare. Royal Hobart Hospital and Albury Wodonga Health has partnered with Expression Australia to trial the new app to increase awareness among healthcare workers...

- The Examiner

Healthcare for the deaf made easier

A partnership between the Royal Hobart Hospital and deaf advocacy group Expression Australia to make deaf experiences in the public health system more inclusive will eventually be expanded to all four Tasmanian public hospitals. Through the Deaf Regional Health project...

- The Mercury

Auslan app adapted for hospital use

Australian healthcare workers at two hospitals will have access to an Auslan app in a bid to provide better care for deaf people. Royal Hobart Hospital and Albury Wodonga Health has partnered with Expression Australia to trial the new app to increase awareness among healthcare workers...

- Crikey