Events

  • Basic Training – Blended – 1st December

    Presented by: Kirby Molise, NSW
    Date: Friday 1st December 2023
    Time: 9.15am – 4.45pm AEDT 
    Location: Noah’s Inclusion Services Shoalhaven Campus
    University of Wollongong
    69 George Evans Road
    Mundamia NSW 2540 (Wandi Wandian Country)

    In this introductory key word sign course, you will learn about the principles of key word sign and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will understand how key word sign is different to Auslan, the language of the Deaf Community in Australia.

    In the practical component of the course you will learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures. You will have the opportunity to practice using speech and signs together in interactive activities, building your skills in a safe and fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your key word sign journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.

    You will complete the theory component of your training as a self-paced eLearning module. You can learn flexibly in your own time and complete your training around other commitments. The eLearning will take you between 1 – 2 hrs. You will then complete the practical component of your training virtually online, where you, your trainer and the other participants will join from their computers.

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  • Basic Training – Full Day Workshop – 4th December

    Presented by: Melanie Robartson, WA
    Date: Monday 4th December 2023
    Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm AWST 
    Location: SensesWA, Burswood, WA, 6100

    Key Word Sign (KWS) can be used to support individuals with communication difficulties to understand and get their message across to others.

    In this workshop, you will learn the principles of KWS and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will also learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures, with opportunities to practice in a safe & fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your KWS journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.

    This workshop is presented face-to-face.

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  • Intermediate Training – Blended – 5th December

    Presented by: Leigha Dark, KWSA 
    Date: Tuesday 5th December 2023
    Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm AEDT 
    Location: Online

    In this intermediate key word sign course, you will build your knowledge of key word sign and gesture in familiar, everyday activities, routines, games and songs. You will learn about how to create a sign environment using strategies and resources to encourage and support the use of sign.

    The focus of this course is building your skills in signing accuracy and fluency through individual, small group, and whole group activities. You will revise the signs of the Interactive Vocabulary learned in ‘Getting Started with Key Word Sign’ and learn between 80 -100 news signs.

    This workshop is available as a blended learning package. This involves a self-paced eLearning module, and a practical session presented online.

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  • Intermediate Training – Blended – 8th December

    Presented by: Lauren Scott, KWS QLD
    Date: Friday 8th December 2023 
    Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
    Location: Online

    In this intermediate key word sign course, you will build your knowledge of key word sign and gesture in familiar, everyday activities, routines, games and songs. You will learn about how to create a sign environment using strategies and resources to encourage and support the use of sign.

    The focus of this course is building your skills in signing accuracy and fluency through individual, small group, and whole group activities. You will revise the signs of the Interactive Vocabulary learned in ‘Getting Started with Key Word Sign’ and learn between 80 -100 news signs.

    This workshop is available as a blended learning package. This involves a self-paced eLearning module, and a practical session presented online.

    The basic qualification ‘Getting Started with Key Word Sign’ is a pre-requisite for this course.

     

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  • Basic Training – Full Day Workshop – 9th December

    Presented by: Tania Teitzel & Jacqui Sullivan, QLD
    Date:  Saturday 9th of December
    Time: 8.45am – 4.00pm AEST
    Location: Therapy Matters. Suite 3, 43 Tallebudgera Creek Road West Burleigh Qld 4219

    Key Word Sign (KWS) can be used to support individuals with communication difficulties to understand and get their message across to others.

    In this workshop, you will learn the principles of KWS and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will also learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures, with opportunities to practice in a safe & fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your KWS journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.

    This workshop is presented in person.

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  • Basic Training – Full Day Workshop – 15th December 2023

    Presented by: Ashana Comport, KWSA
    Date: Friday 15th December 2023
    Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm AEDT 
    Location: Online

    Key Word Sign (KWS) can be used to support individuals with communication difficulties to understand and get their message across to others.

    In this workshop, you will learn the principles of KWS and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will also learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures, with opportunities to practice in a safe & fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your KWS journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.

    This workshop is presented online.

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  • Basic Training – Half Day Workshops – 11th & 18th January

    Presented by: Tanya Jarvis, NSW
    Date: Thursday 11th January & Thursday 18th January 2024
    Time: 9:30am – 13:00pm AEDT 
    Location: Online 
    Note: RSVP Monday 8th January 2024 

    In this introductory key word sign course, you will learn about the principles of key word sign and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will understand how key word sign is different to Auslan, the language of the Deaf Community in Australia.

    In the practical component of the course you will learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures. You will have the opportunity to practice using speech and signs together in interactive activities, building your skills in a safe and fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your key word sign journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.

    This workshop is presented online.

    Click here for more details.

    Register to Attend
  • Basic Training – Full Day Workshop – 29th January

    Presented by: Tanya Jarvis, NSW
    Date:  Monday 29th of January 2024
    Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm AEDT
    Location: Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Batemans Bay NSW
    Note: Registrations close Friday 12th January 2024 

    Key Word Sign (KWS) can be used to support individuals with communication difficulties to understand and get their message across to others.

    In this workshop, you will learn the principles of KWS and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will also learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures, with opportunities to practice in a safe & fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your KWS journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.

    This workshop is presented face-to-face.

    Click here for more details.

    Register to Attend
  • Basic Training – Full Day Workshop – 31st January

    Presented by: Kasey Woodham, NSW
    Date: Wednesday 31st January 2024
    Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm AEDT
    Location: Charlestown NSW 2290
    Note: Registrations close Monday 15th January

    Key Word Sign (KWS) can be used to support individuals with communication difficulties to understand and get their message across to others.

    In this workshop, you will learn the principles of KWS and gesture, who it can be used with and how it can be used alongside other ways of communicating. You will also learn up to 80 new signs along with common natural gestures, with opportunities to practice in a safe & fun group environment. You will leave the workshop with a detailed plan of the next steps in your KWS journey, as well as a host of helpful resources to support your learning.

    This workshop is presented face-to-face.

    Click here for more details.

    Register to Attend
  • Intermediate Training – Blended – 9th February

    Presented by: Kirby Molise, NSW
    Date: Friday 9th February 2023
    Time: 9.15am – 2.45pm AEDT 
    Location: Noah’s Inclusion Services Shoalhaven Campus
    University of Wollongong
    69 George Evans Road
    Mundamia NSW 2540 (Wandi Wandian Country)

    In this intermediate key word sign course, you will build your knowledge of key word sign and gesture in familiar, everyday activities, routines, games and songs. You will learn about how to create a sign environment using strategies and resources to encourage and support the use of sign.

    The focus of this course is building your skills in signing accuracy and fluency through individual, small group, and whole group activities. You will revise the signs of the Interactive Vocabulary learned in ‘Getting Started with Key Word Sign’ and learn between 80 -100 news signs.

    This workshop is available as a blended learning package. This involves a self-paced eLearning module, and a practical session presented online.

    Click here for more details.

    Register to attend
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