Events

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  • Basic Training – Split Session – Online – 30th July, 6th August, 13th august 2026

    Presented by: Alanna Jinks
    Date: Thursday 30th July, Thursday 6th August and Thursday 13th August 2026 AEST
    Time: 7pm – 9.30pm  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

    Register to Attend
  • Basic Training – Split Session – Online – 6th August and 13th August 2026

    Presented by: Key Word Sign Victoria
    Date: Thursday 6th August and Thursday 13th August 2026
    Time: 9.30am – 1.00pm  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

    Register to attend
  • Basic Training – Full Day – Face to Face – 8th August

    Presented by: Tania Teitzel and Jacqueline Sullivan
    Date: Saturday 8th August 2026 
    Time: 8:45am – 4:00pm AEST
    Location: Therapy Matters, Suite 3, 43 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Burleigh Q 4220

    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
  • Sip ‘n’ Sign – Tuesday 11th August, 2026

    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 11th August, 2026

    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: [email protected]    

    Click here for more details.

  • Basic Training – Full Day – Face to Face – 15th August 2026

    Presented by: Rebecca Jensen 
    Date: Saturday August 15th, 2026
    Time: 8.30am – 4.00pm AEST
    Location: Torquay, Victoria 

    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

  • Basic Training – Full Day – Face to Face – 16th August 2026

    Presented by: Key Word Sign Victoria
    Date: Sunday 16th August 2026
    Time: 9:30am – 4.30pm AEST
    Location: Springvale Park Special Developmental School – 13-15 Sandown Road, Springvale 

    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. 

    for an invoice contact [email protected]

    Click here for more details

    Register to Attend
  • Intermediate Training – Split Session – Online – 18th August & 25th August 2026

    Presented by: Key Word Sign Victoria
    Date: Tuesday 18th August and Tuesday 25th August 2026
    Time: 9.30am – 1.00pm AEST
    Location: Online via zoom

    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 new signs.

    This workshop is presented online.

    Click here for more details

    If you have further questions about this workshop, please contact Key Word Sign Victoria at [email protected] or 0499 522 711

    Register to attend
  • Basic Training – Full Day – Face to Face – 22nd August 2026

    Presented by: Tash Couacaud
    Date: Saturday 22nd August, 2026
    Time: 9:00am – 4.00pm AEST
    Location: Mornington Community House 3/91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington VIC 3931

    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 – Full Day – Online – 23rd August 2026

    Presented by: Robyn Fernandez-Baca
    Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026
    Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm AEST
    Location: Online via zoom

    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 new signs.

    Click here for more details

    Register to Attend
  • Basic Training – Full Day – Face to Face – 25th Aug, 2026

    Presented by: Philippa Wong
    Date: Tuesday 25th August, 2026
    Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm AEST
    Location: Vinegar Hill Memorial Library and Community Centre, Rouse Hill 

    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
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