The Budget includes $15 million over three years to expand Auslan video relay services. Image: Михаил Решетников/stock.adobe.com. Deafness Forum Australia (DFA) has welcomed key investments in disability advocacy, accessibility and Auslan communication access in the 2026–27 Federal Budget....
No actionable change to clinical practice; this is a government funding announcement relevant to advocacy and access services, not clinical protocols.
Increased government investment in Auslan relay services signals a policy shift toward broader communication accessibility for deaf Australians, which may shape patient expectations and referral pathways for Australian audiology clinics.
- 01Deafness Forum Australia formally welcomed the 2026–27 Australian Federal Budget.
- 02$15 million is allocated over three years to expand Auslan video relay services.
- 03The budget includes broader disability and accessibility commitments beyond Auslan funding.
- 04The announcement reflects ongoing advocacy efforts by the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
The 2026–27 Australian Federal Budget includes $15 million over three years to expand Auslan video relay services.
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