Deafness Awareness Training

Build inclusive understanding through Deaf-led training.

Our Deafness Awareness Training (DAT) sessions are designed to educate workplaces, organisations, and community groups on how to better understand, interact with, and support Deaf people. Delivered by Deaf trainers and those with lived experience, these sessions provide valuable insights into Deaf culture, Auslan (Australian Sign Language), and effective communication strategies.

 

Training can be delivered face-to-face or online and includes interactive discussions, real-life examples, and practical tips. Sessions can be tailored to suit your team, industry, or community setting from schools and healthcare services to customer-facing roles and government organisations.

 

By learning how to create a more accessible and respectful environment, your team can build stronger relationships with Deaf clients, colleagues, and community members.

 

Help break down barriers and foster a more inclusive space with Sweeney Interpreting’s Deafness Awareness Training.

Services Fees

All are minimum booking fees

Face-to-face

$260*

Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)

$195*

Minimum booking duration: 1.5 hours

*GST will be charged in addition to the above fee for fee-for-service and EAF bookings. NDIS interpreting services are GST free.

Qualified, Trusted, and
Community-Focused Interpreters

Sweeney Interpreting has over 198 interpreters.

We provide interpreting for:

  • Businesses and organisations (fee-for-service)
  • NDIS (NDIA, plan and self-managed participants)
  • JobAccess EAF

NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) All our interpreters have NAATI credentials. NAATI is a government appointed authority that is responsible for setting, maintaining and promoting high professional standards for the Translating and Interpreting sector.

Professional Development: We encourage our interpreters to undertake professional development events throughout the year. We believe this is a good way for interpreters to keep up to date on best interpreting practices to work with our customers.

Code of Ethics All of our interpreters are bound by the ASLITA Code of Ethics. To view the Code of Ethics, click here.

ASLITA ( Australian Sign Language Interpreters and Translators Association) We encourage our interpreters to be members of ASLITA. ASLITA is a not-for-profit body and is the national peak organisation representing the interests of Auslan/ English Interpreters and Deaf Interpreters in Australia.

Insurances All our interpreters are covered by:

  • Public Liability Insurance
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance
  • Workers Compensation Insurance
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