If you need us… we’ll be taking Auslan lessons from Elvin all week 💚 #NationalWeekofDeafPeople | Emma Watkins

Australian Sign Language (Auslan) features in Bluey: Turtleboy! Try these Auslan signs with your little ones... | ABC Kids Community

Did you know? Not all Auslan signs look like what they mean! While some signs are iconic and visually represent their meaning (like opening a book or drinking from a cup), others are arbitrary, with no visual connection to the concept (like signs for "why" or "love"). Just like spoken languages, Auslan has its own structure, rules, and creativity that go beyond simple visual cues. I’ve made a video to show you the difference between iconic and arbitrary signs – check it out and learn how depth s

Australian Sign Language (Auslan) feature in the beloved Bluey episode Turtleboy! See some gorgeous reactions at home 💖 and try the next Auslan signs with your little ones... | ABC Kids Community