Events

  • Basic Training – Blended – Virtual – Wednesday 17th Sept

    Presented by: Tsen-Aie Bogan 
    Date: Wednesday 17th September 2025
    Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm (AEDT)
    Location: Online – blended

    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 – Full Day – Online – Wednesday 24th September

    Presented by: Marion Van Nierop, Key Word Sign Australia
    Date: Wednesday 24th September
    Time: 09:30am – 4:30pm (AEST)
    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 – Full Day – Online – 30th September

    Presented by: Olivia Page
    Date: Tuesday 30th September 
    Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm AEST
    Location: Online via zoom

    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.

    Click here for more details

  • Basic Training – Full Day – Face to Face – 1st October

    Presented by: Tanya Jarvis
    Date: Wednesday 1st October
    Time: 8:45am – 4:00pm AEST
    Location: Bowral, Berida Hotel 

    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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  • Sip ‘n’ Sign – Tuesday 7th October 2025

    Finished a Basic Key Word Sign Workshop?
    Want to keep up your signing skills?
    Come along to our FREE Sip ‘n’ Sign sessions!

    Time: 7:30 pm to 8.30 pm (AEST)
    Date: Tuesday 7th October 2025

    These online sessions are open to anyone who has completed a Basic Key Word Sign workshop.
    Bring along a glass of your favourite beverage, and have a bit of fun while you:
    • Review signs learned in your basic workshop
    • Work on sign accuracy & fluency
    • Brainstorm questions about using KWS in your home or workplace

    No RSVP required. Just jump onto the zoom link –which will open at 7:20 pm, ready for a prompt 7:30 start.

    For information or enquiries please contact: admin@keywordsignvictoria.org

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  • Basic Training – Full Day – Face to Face – 11th October

    Presented by: Leah Cardwell
    Date: Saturday 11th October
    Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm AWST
    Location: Hillview Intercultural Community Centre. 1-3 Hill View Pl, Bentley WA 6102

    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

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  • Basic Training – Split Session – Online – 13th Oct and 20th Oct

    Presented by: Alanna Jinks 
    Date: Monday 13th October and Monday 20th October 
    Time: 9:30am – 12.30pm AEST
    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.

    Click here for more information

    Register to Attend
  • Basic Training – Split Session Training – Online – Oct 14th and 21st

    Presented by: Key Word Sign Victoria
    Date: Tuesday October 14th and 21st
    Time: 9:30am-1:00pm AEST
    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.

    Click here for more details

    Register to Attend
  • Basic Training – Split Session Training – Oct 16th & 23rd

    Presented by: Cathy Basterfield
    Date: Thursday 16th October 2025 and Thursday 23rd October 2025
    Time: 9:00am-1:00pm 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.

    Click here for more details

    Register to Attend
  • Basic Training – Split Session Training – Online – Oct 17th and 24th

    Presented by: Key Word Sign Victoria
    Date: Friday October 17th and Friday October 24th
    Time: 9:30am-1:00pm AEST
    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.

    Click here for more details

    Register to Attend
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