Deaf-led, Auslan-first

About Auslanway

Clients achieving their goals is at the centre of everything Auslanway does.

The Auslanway team
Anna-Louise MacAllister, Founder and CEO of Auslanway
Founder and CEO

Anna-Louise MacAllister

Born deaf in Ireland, fluent in ISL (Irish Sign Language), and educated at a deaf school. Relocated to Melbourne in October 2007. Brings 25 years of experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing communities, specialising in employment and independent living skills development. Holds a Diploma of Auslan. Founded Auslanway in 2020, assembling a diverse team of deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing support workers.

"Whether in your own home or assisted living, we support you to live as independently as possible. It's important to us that you get Auslan, and any other accessible support, you need."

Anna-Louise MacAllister, Founder and CEO

The team

The people behind Auslanway

A diverse team of Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing support workers, assembled by Anna-Louise since 2020.

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Grace

Administrative Assistant

Promoted to full-time and now second in command. Born hard of hearing and new to Auslan when she joined — now learning alongside her children, who have also adopted the language.

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Nadine

Support Worker

Auslanway's longest-serving team member. Born deaf with Auslan as her first language. Recently became a grandmother for the fourth time.

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Sara

Auslan Tutor

Migrated from countryside Victoria. Specialises in tutoring younger clients, particularly kindergarten children in childcare settings. Born hard of hearing; learned Auslan at school.

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