Resources

Medical decision-making process for assessing fitness to drive.

Click here for Auslan videos explaining how to access support from 1800RESPECT, a counselling service for people experiencing domestic, family, or sexual violence, along with information on what these forms of abuse can look like.

Access videos explaining what family violence is and how these matters are handled in court, including how children’s voices are heard. For Auslan videos, filter by language.

These 34 Auslan videos were made during the Royal Commission to help Deaf and Hard of Hearing people understand sexual abuse, look after their wellbeing, and learn practical ways to deal with its impacts.

Building on from the Self-Advocacy Toolkit developed in 2020, we have developed resources for use by deaf and hard of hearing people accessing the healthcare system including hospitals.

DSDVA is dedicated to providing essential support and resources to deaf individuals who have experienced or are currently facing domestic violence.

Many people don’t realise they’re experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV). It’s a common misconception that DFV is only physical, but it can take many forms. See this link for Auslan videos and an overview of the different types of DFV.

Click here for videos on domestic and family violence; its impact on children; leaving an abusive relationship; protection and safety planning; and technology-related abuse.

Access a brief overview of family law and domestic violence through this Auslan video.

This project is to understand how access to healthcare for deaf and hard of hearing people could be improved.

This resource is developed to assist healthcare professionals to enhance their ability to provide sufficient access for deaf and hard of hearing patients in the healthcare system.

Concerned that a deaf or hard of hearing person you know may be experiencing abuse? Click here for basic steps on how to support them. This resource is in BSL rather than Auslan, but it may still be helpful.

Need to call for help in an emergency? Need mental health support or something else? We’ve put together a list of helplines in our infographic, which you can download.

Click here for a simple quiz to help you identify whether you may be in an abusive relationship. Note that this resource is in BSL, not Auslan, but it may still be useful.

A recording of Sherrie Beaver’s LGBTQIA+ Awareness Workshop, shared for educational purposes to support inclusive practice and learning.

Click here for videos on consent and healthy relationships; sexual assault, harassment, and grooming; gender expectations and age-gap relationships; trauma responses, dealing with rejection, and more.

Information on TV Captioning Access and how to make an complaint.

What is Auslan? Auslan is short for Australian sign language.

Philip Waters, General Manager of Deaf Victoria, talks about the problems people with disability face in the justice system, and explains why accessible communication, interpreters, and better support from police and courts are important.