Events

  • Basic Training – Half Day Workshops – 13th & 20th February

    Presented by: Tanya Jarvis, NSW
    Date: Tuesday 13th February & Tuesday 20th February 2024
    Time: 9:30am – 13:00pm AEDT 
    Location: Online 
    Note: RSVP Monday 12th February 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 – Half Day Workshops – 17th & 24th February

    Presented by: Tanya Jarvis, NSW
    Date: Saturday 17th February & Saturday 24th February 2024
    Time: 8:30am – 12:00pm AEDT 
    Location: Online 
    Note: RSVP Thursday 15th February 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 – 2nd March

    Presented by: Pashenka Gribbin, NSW
    Date: Saturday 2nd March 2024 
    Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm AEDT 
    Location: University of Wollongong, NSW

    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

    Contact Presenter to Register
  • Basic Training – Full Day Workshop – 18th May

    Presented by: Pashenka Gribbin, NSW
    Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 
    Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm AEDT 
    Location: University of Wollongong, NSW

    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

    Contact Presenter to Register
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