04-08-2026
By Tracey Bridcutt
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Adventist schools across Australia are being encouraged to take advantage of a free one-year offer of the Auslan Wiz app, providing an opportunity to build communication, inclusion and awareness of Deaf culture in classrooms.
The offer gives schools access to a practical and engaging way to introduce Auslan, with short, interactive lessons designed to fit easily into daily learning.
Cassie Etwell, coordinator of Christian Vision and Hearing Services (CVHS), said the offer comes at an important time for schools seeking ways to support inclusive communication.
“Accessible Auslan learning has never been more important, and we’re delighted to see resources like the Auslan Wiz app being made freely available to Australian schools this year,” she said.
“This tool brings high quality and engaging Auslan instruction directly into classrooms—helping students and teachers build confidence in sign language in just a few minutes a day.”
“With lessons designed and delivered by Deaf Auslan users, it offers an accurate and enjoyable learning experience that supports greater sign literacy across our education communities. We encourage our Adventist schools to take up this valuable opportunity and integrate Auslan Wiz into their learning programs.”
The app, developed by Deaf-owned organisation Signpedia in partnership with SignLab, offers flexible, self-paced learning through quizzes, videos and practical exercises.
Read the full article here: https://record.adventistchurch.com/2026/04/08/bringing-auslan-into-classrooms/
Adventist Possibility Ministries (APM) is a General Conference-sponsored initiative that focuses on seven groups including the Deaf and those who are hard of hearing. APM affirms that people go where they are welcomed and stay where they are valued, and that all are gifted, needed, and treasured.
The original version of this article, by Tracey Bridcutt, was posted on the Adventist Record site on 04-08-2026 at https://record.adventistchurch.com/2026/04/08/bringing-auslan-into-classrooms/