K–10Auslan K–10 Syllabus (2023)
The new Auslan K–10 Syllabus (2023) is to be implemented from 2026.
2025 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2025 – Option to start teaching
2026 – Start teaching the new syllabus for schools that choose to offer Auslan:
- within a K–6 language program
- for the mandatory 100 hours of language study in Years 7–10
- as Stage 5 language elective
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Early Stage 1
- AUE-RLC-01
identifies different communication methods
Content is provided for:
- Additional: students learning Auslan as an additional language
- Prior learning/experience: students learning Auslan with knowledge and/or experience from in or outside the classroom
- First: students learning Auslan as their Loading .
Recognise that there are different Loading for different Loading
Identify that people who are Loading or hard of hearing may communicate visually and gesturally instead of with sounds and listening
Recognise that there are different modalities for different languages
Recognise the importance of Loading in Loading to be able to see the Loading and associated Loading
Identify when they use Auslan and English
Recognise that Auslan is a legitimate language, one of the signed languages in the world, and that there is no universal Loading
Observe how people use language in ways that reflect their Loading
Recognise that in Australia there are many sign languages including Auslan and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Sign Languages
Recognise that different signs are used in Southern and Northern Loading of Auslan