University can be a challenge. Juggling classes, assignments and deadlines can be one big headache. Luckily, Echo can help by offering quality notetaking services for higher education. Notetakers can help you through lectures, tutorials and practical classes, ensuring that you don’t miss important information. Many
Nothing brings people together like sports. They allow us to feel the joy of victory, the pain of defeat and strive for something greater than ourselves. Deaf sports are growing fast in Australia, and to get an understanding of the deaf sports landscape, Echo spoke
Imagine this: the stage is set, the lights are on and a snappily dressed presenter is standing in front of you, talking about a riveting concept. Their words are captivating, the topic is fascinating, and you’re on the edge of your seat waiting to hear
America stood still yesterday as the Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV, but many in the Deaf community were left disappointed by the pregame performance of the national anthem. Demi Lovato and Yolanda Adams took the stage with
Diversity is a beautiful thing, and the diversity present within the Auslan interpreting industry is one of its greatest strengths. A few weeks ago, we covered how our interpreters value the opportunity to forge meaningful relationships with their clients, but this week, we want to
This is Hush, Echo’s resident deaf puppy. She’s the fur baby of our founder, Danielle. Hush is an 18-month old Blue Heeler and she’s been deaf from birth. She’s been trained with hand signals, understands basic sign language and is fiercely protective of her mum.
Auslan interpreting shares many similarities with other professions. It can be challenging, rewarding, stressful and exhilarating. Our interpreters get to experience great variety in their line of work, from parties and celebrations to public conferences and business meetings. Every day is different when you’re an
At Echo we pride ourselves on providing an easy booking process for our clients. We offer a quick and simple way to access the services of our NAATI accredited interpreters and notetakers. There’s a comprehensive guide available on our website, but we thought we’d provide an
Recent changes to the NDIS have created new possibilities in the way the Deaf community can access Echo’s interpreter and notetaking services. Clients can use our services for all sorts of personal or medical appointments. These changes are a few years old, but we are
Auslan developed in Australia over the course of the 19th century, growing organically with the help of several pioneers in sign language. The arrival of British colonists in Australia in the early 19th century brought Deaf people educated in Europe to Australia’s shores. John Carmichael