Open That Door
Inclusive Auslan in Hiking, support families and students, provide intensive training for everyone.
About OTD
Hadley Johnson, born Deaf.
Embrace rich Deaf language & history.
No sugarcoating.
Based in Naarm (on stolen land called Melbourne).
Provides in-person, online services in Victoria.
Available in southern NSW, WA upon request.
(Photo: Hadley stand top of Mount Kosciuszko, NSW. Tallest mountain in Australia. Brutal and life changing experience!)
Join with me change your working/thinker ethics
Provide workshops
Provide training for community & organisation
Outcome: Better understanding
No longer 'saviour' 'it is too hard' 'I want to learn since I was little'.
Deaf kids will not be left out from family conversation
Families who have D/deaf and hard of hearing kids who want expose Auslan as their everyday language.
Finish with barrier with miscommunication in families
Auslan Students
At the moment I work with a range of people!
Some of them include:
-Auslan students and interpreting students
- Family and friends of Deaf people
Testimonial from clients
Auslan Tutoring
Auslan Tutoring & Workshops
Auslan Tutoring & Workshops
Hadley is adapt at unlocking the door leading to a deeper understanding of Auslan. I highly recommend their tutoring for anyone wanting to improve their Auslan skills and gain further insights into Deaf culture. I found the concept of translating an Auslan video into English in a way that reflects the style of the signer particularly helpful.
Ben- Diploma of Auslan
Auslan Tutoring & Workshops
Auslan Tutoring & Workshops
Auslan Tutoring & Workshops
I recently attended Hadley's Auslan Summer School, and it was truly a fantastic experience. The sessions were designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge in Auslan, covering basic skills to communicate with Deaf individuals on a variety of topics, up to translations and reflections on ethics. The learning environment was easy, fun
I recently attended Hadley's Auslan Summer School, and it was truly a fantastic experience. The sessions were designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge in Auslan, covering basic skills to communicate with Deaf individuals on a variety of topics, up to translations and reflections on ethics. The learning environment was easy, fun, and informal, which made the experience enjoyable and effective. Additionally, the program was inclusive, catering to adults aspiring to work as Auslan interpreters, parents of Deaf and hard of hearing children, friends, families, and colleagues of Deaf and hard of hearing people, as well as professionals who want to communicate directly with the Deaf and hard of hearing community. I highly recommend Hadley's classes to anyone looking to build and refine their foundations in Auslan.
Anonymous, Diploma level
Auslan Workshops
Auslan Tutoring & Workshops
Auslan Workshops
I've done a few courses with Hadley now as I'm doing the Diploma of Auslan and wanted more practice than I get in my TAFE classes. I have loved them, especially the face to face classes - the activities we do are so varied and interesting! I've learned a lot about Auslan plus I like how much Hadley shares about Deaf culture. She is an awesome and patient teacher.
Sas Cert III
Hiking in Auslan
Auslan Tutoring & Workshops
Auslan Workshops
I love hiking with Hadley
We have explored a few different trails and they are beautiful
They suit my level of fitness
We have lots of conversations along the way
I love that we can talk about absolutely anything that I want to talk about
I feel that Hadley creates a really safe space - physically, emotionally and mentally
Cassie, deaf, Cert III
Hiking in Auslan
Hiking in Auslan
Hiking in Auslan
Auslan hiking with Hadley was awesome. It was all perfect for me and the other student, Hadley planned it all to suit our needs and what we hoped to get out of it. It was really enjoyable, safe, interesting and the best way to keep improving my Auslan.
Pst Cert III
Hiking in Auslan
Hiking in Auslan
Hiking in Auslan
I loved my Auslan hike. The 2 hour walk through Darebin Parklands was so lovely, seeing the different wildlife and trees. It was so relaxed and calm. Its the perfect way to brush up and polish my signing - asking for clarification from Hadley is such a natural teacher and always explains and demonstrates signs so clearly. Can't wait to go again.
Esther.W.