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Auslan Support - Deaf Services

Breaking Communication Barriers Between The Deaf And The Hearing World

Servicing Melbourne SE Suburbs, Drouin & Traralgon areas

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Deaf/deaf Communication Support

We offer a variety of Deaf/deaf services to support deaf or hard of hearing clients, including booking appointments over the phone and reading forms, bills and other important documents. We believe that everyone should have equal access to communication, and are dedicated to helping our clients overcome any barriers they may encounter. With our support, our clients can participate in everyday activities with confidence and ease.

Deaf/deaf Community Access

We provide Deaf/deaf clients with the opportunity to participate in the community and to enjoy all the activities that society has to offer. We provide transport to and from hobbies, to the beach, social events like weddings, engagements, picnics, as well as school visits for camps and excursions. Or maybe even just getting a cup of coffee from a local cafe. We are proud to be able to offer this service to the deaf community and are committed to providing the best possible level of access.

Our Aim

Our aim is to ensure that our clients always feel empowered and confident, well informed and in control of every situation. We want our clients to enjoy the whole experience of life without feeling stressed and discriminated against. Audism is a negative stigma toward anyone who does not hear and happens more than most people think. It is our goal to minimise Audism in the community.

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Who Does La SODA work with?

La SODA Auslan Support is based in Drouin and operates in the south east of Melbourne to Traralgon and proudly provides services to:
  • Deaf or hard of hearing children and adults,
  • Clients with or without cochlear implants and hearing aids  
  • Children and adults who are on the Spectrum
  • Hearing parents with deaf children
  • Teachers from hearing schools with deaf students

Why Choose Us

We are passionate about supporting the Deaf/deaf community and love what we do. You can achieve anything when you have the right support team behind you. We offer the best part of us to you with over 25 years experience in communications and general support.

Your privacy is important to us. Any information received and processed is treated as strictly confidential unless you tell us otherwise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our deaf services

Are you an Auslan Interpreter Service?

No, we are not an interpreting service, we are a support service for the Deaf/deaf community. We can communicate in Auslan but do not offer interpreting services at the moment.

Where can I learn Auslan Online?

You can learn Auslan by visiting the websites Learn Auslan Online 
or Expression Australia or by contacting Kevin directly at learnauslanonline@gmail.com

How often can I receive your support?

This has to be discussed with your NDIS coordinator or plan manager. They will let you know how much funding you have. If you do not have any funding for community access, your Coordinator can help you apply for funding.

Do you provide Auslan support services on Sundays?

Yes, we can provide services on Sundays for emergencies.

What area in Melbourne do you service?

We are based in Drouin, 30 minutes east of Pakenham.  Our service areas include regional areas such as Traralgon and Moe as well as Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs.

If someone can not read or write how can they contact you?

In this case, we offer to call you via zoom, whats app, skype, etc. Most of our clients prefer video calls.

Can you take me to the doctor's office?

Yes, we can pick you up and take you anywhere you want, however you will also need to book an interpreter if visiting your doctor or a hospital, etc. Support workers can not help you with communication in hospitals, doctors, courts, etc. We are here to support your everyday activities and outings and encourage you to achieve your goals. Personal and health appointments need to be interpreted by a certified interpreter registered with NAATI.

Where can I find the Auslan Sign Bank online?

If you are looking for Auslan Alphabet or Auslan Sign Language resources you can find them at https://auslan.org.au