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Join Australia’s Deaf community and share your Auslan signs! This is your chance to help grow our language and win cash prizes too. Thirty-eight winners and $6,300 in total cash prizes — your moment starts here.

Top signer — $500

For the person who adds the most signs.

15 winners — $200 each

Add at least 40 signs

12 winners — $150 each

Add at least 25 signs

10 winners — $100 each

Add at least 20 signs

Submit your signs

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Still stuck?

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Eligibility: Open to all Australian Deaf and hard of hearing people aged 18+ with proficiency in Auslan.

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The process

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The process

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Key dates & timeline

Key dates & timeline

Key dates & timeline

The competition process: from submission to judging and winner announcement

The competition process: from submission to judging and winner announcement

Submissions open February 1

Submissions close

March 21

Judged by Auslan consultants
March 21 - 26

Winners announced
March 29

All signs published on SignHow on Auslan Day — 13 April

How it works

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How it works

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How it works

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3 easy steps to enter

3 easy steps to enter

3 easy steps to enter

Eligibility: Open to all Australian Deaf and hard of hearing people aged 18+ with proficiency in Auslan.

Eligibility: Open to all Australian Deaf and hard of hearing people aged 18+ with proficiency in Auslan.

1

Find the word and example you want to sign.

Find the word and example you want to sign.

2

Film yourself in landscape mode, signing in Auslan.

Film yourself in landscape mode, signing in Auslan.

3

Submit both your word and your example sign.

Submit both your word and your example sign.

Submit your signs

Submit your signs

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Submit your signs

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Tips for better chances
of winning

Tips for better chances
of winning

Tips for better chances
of winning

If possible, pick more unique signs

If possible, pick more unique signs

Signs related to topics that you are interested in

Signs related to topics that you are interested in

Older or less used signs

Deaf/Auslan bing

Newly created and used signs

Your regional variations

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Our team at SignHow has a BIG list! We can help you pick signs. 

Our team at SignHow has a BIG list! We can help you pick signs. 

Our team at SignHow has a BIG list! We can help you pick signs. 

We have many words and examples from our community that we want to add to SignHow.

We have many words and examples from our community that we want to add to SignHow.

View ideas here

View ideas here

View ideas here

View ideas here

View ideas here

View ideas here

Or, have other ideas? Email us here: signhowco@gmail.com

Or, have other ideas? Email us here: signhowco@gmail.com

Our three judges

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Our three judges

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Our three judges

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Auslan Consultants

Auslan Consultants

Auslan Consultants

Our panel of three Deaf Auslan consultants will carefully review all submissions with respect and expertise.

Our panel of three Deaf Auslan consultants will carefully review all submissions with respect and expertise.

Auslan Consultant

Who will be the Auslan Consultants? Announcement coming soon!

Auslan Consultant

Who will be the Auslan Consultants? Announcement coming soon!

Auslan Consultant

Who will be the Auslan Consultants? Announcement coming soon!

If signs are not clear, they will provide positive feedback on how to improve and give you another opportunity to film and submit again. An opportunity for you to improve your Auslan skills with the experts! 

Common Questions

Common Questions

Common Questions

Who can enter?

Open to Australian Deaf and hard-of-hearing people aged 18+, with proficiency in Auslan. Hearing people with Auslan skills, international signers, and Makaton signers are not eligible and will be automatically disqualified.

Who can enter?

Open to Australian Deaf and hard-of-hearing people aged 18+, with proficiency in Auslan. Hearing people with Auslan skills, international signers, and Makaton signers are not eligible and will be automatically disqualified.

Who can enter?

Open to Australian Deaf and hard-of-hearing people aged 18+, with proficiency in Auslan. Hearing people with Auslan skills, international signers, and Makaton signers are not eligible and will be automatically disqualified.

Can hearing people enter?

No — this competition is just for Deaf and hard-of-hearing Auslan users to celebrate your language and community.

Can hearing people enter?

No — this competition is just for Deaf and hard-of-hearing Auslan users to celebrate your language and community.

Can hearing people enter?

No — this competition is just for Deaf and hard-of-hearing Auslan users to celebrate your language and community.

Do I need to edit my video?

No, our amazing Project Lead, Ramas McRae, will edit the videos for you. You focus on making sure your video is good quality, in landscape (16:9) format, and the video clear to see.

Do I need to edit my video?

No, our amazing Project Lead, Ramas McRae, will edit the videos for you. You focus on making sure your video is good quality, in landscape (16:9) format, and the video clear to see.

Do I need to edit my video?

No, our amazing Project Lead, Ramas McRae, will edit the videos for you. You focus on making sure your video is good quality, in landscape (16:9) format, and the video clear to see.

Can I recommend someone else to enter?

Yes! Just make sure they meet the eligibility (18+, Australian, strong Auslan skills).

Can I recommend someone else to enter?

Yes! Just make sure they meet the eligibility (18+, Australian, strong Auslan skills).

Can I recommend someone else to enter?

Yes! Just make sure they meet the eligibility (18+, Australian, strong Auslan skills).

How will winners be contacted?

We’ll email winners and publish the list on this website.

How will winners be contacted?

We’ll email winners and publish the list on this website.

How will winners be contacted?

We’ll email winners and publish the list on this website.

How will I get my prize?

If you win, we’ll email you and ask for your bank details to send the cash within 1-3 days or in a voucher of your choice through Prezzee.com.

How will I get my prize?

If you win, we’ll email you and ask for your bank details to send the cash within 1-3 days or in a voucher of your choice through Prezzee.com.

How will I get my prize?

If you win, we’ll email you and ask for your bank details to send the cash within 1-3 days or in a voucher of your choice through Prezzee.com.

Have more questions?

Email us at signhowco@gmail.com — we’re happy to listen!

Have more questions?

Email us at signhowco@gmail.com — we’re happy to listen!

Have more questions?

Email us at signhowco@gmail.com — we’re happy to listen!

What are you waiting for?

What are you waiting for?

What are you waiting for?

Simply find the chosen word with an example and submit in a few minutes for a chance to win cash prizes.

Simply find the chosen word with an example and submit in a few minutes for a chance to win cash prizes.

Simply find the chosen word with an example and submit in a few minutes for a chance to win cash prizes.

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Submit your signs

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