Teaching and Learning Auslan via Immersion Methods: A Report for the Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts Summary The following issues are canvassed in the Report: 剗hat is bilingualism and how are immersion approaches to learning a second language embedded within such a context? 剆eatures of effective immersion programs within the context of DETA requirements 剔he nature of sign languages (especially Auslan) and their role in the Deaf community 剔ypes and uses of signed communication in education 剓ome assumptions about the context of DETA participants: including limited transfers from other language learning experiences, use of immersion opportunities, curriculum and pedagogical adaptations 剁ssessment of Auslan proficiency 剐rograms offered by Griffith University and their methods of delivery 剒ecommended content of DETA program/s 剓ources of information used, references and resources identified