Is Auslan a universal language?
A. No. Auslan is used primarily by members of the Australian Deaf community. It is however similar to New Zealand Sign Language and has its origin in British Sign Language, so transition into the British Deaf community would be relatively simple. It should also be noted that Auslan differs very slightly between each state. As in English, local dialects exist. These dialects reflect minor differences in individual Auslan signs. If traveling or relocating, these dialects tend to be absorbed quite efficiently by proficient Auslan users.
