Upcoming Live Online Events

AGOSCI proudly presents

AGOSCI peer support meeting for professionals new to AAC - Click here for more

Got A Communication Aid, Now What - Click here for more

AAC Awareness Month webinars - Presented by the AGOSCI AAC Mentors

How can communication supports help people who do not speak to build relationships - A webinar for parents and families

AAC and MND: Considerations over time - Click here for more

AGOSCI early career peer support meeting for professionals new to AAC

Hosted and facilitated by the AGOSCI team

If you are a health professional who is new to working in disability or AAC, feeling isolated or overwhelmed, this group is for you!

When: Thursday 26th October, 7pm AEDT

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This event is open to AGOSCI members as a free member benefit. Join AGOSCI today!


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Got A Communication Aid, Now What?!

Presented by Scope Aust

When: October 3rd and October 10th, 10am - 12:30pm AEDT

This is a 2-part interactive workshop.

Where: Online via zoom

*Now Sold Out*

Join the waitlist here

This workshop will cover:

  • The different types of communication aids and their purposes
  • How use comprehensive communication aids effectively
  • Goal-setting for improved AAC use
  • Planning for sustained AAC

Registration Price Includes:

  • 2 x Live Online Workshops capped at 10 people per group to ensure time for individual participation; And

  • Access to a 1:1 consultation with the workshop facilitator within 6 months of the workshop to discuss your individual needs and questions; Plus

  • A 10% discount on any communication aid purchased through Scope's Non-electronic Communication Aid Service

This workshop is proudly brought to you by AGOSCI and Scope Aust

 

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AAC Awareness Month Webinars

Presented by the AGOSCI AAC Mentors

These webinars are free for AGOSCI Members, and have a small ticket price for non-members.

All funds raised will be returned to the presenters.

Help AGOSCI celebrate AAC Awareness Mont 2023 in October by joining our lived experience presenters each week to listen and learn from their stories and tips.


October 6 - Tips for people who use AAC Presented by Dale Gonelli

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October 10 - Mint slice genius! Nell's tales of the cheeky human spirit! Presented by Janelle (Nell) McMillan
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October 18 - AAC: A powerful tool Presented by Sid Chandran


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October 24 - AAC: A journey that takes a lifetime Presented by Joseph Reynolds


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How can communication supports help people who do not speak to build relationships

Presented by Sheree Henley (parent) and Harriet Korner (speech pathologist)

When: October 3rd, 7pm AEDT

Where: Online via zoom

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A webinar for parents and families!

Unfortunately, support workers sometimes have little experience in alternative communication or in supporting the development of relationships.

So how can we families help support workers to do this role better?

In this webinar, Sheree and Harriet will share:

  • Mindset beliefs that support workers need to have to do this role well
  • Common objections people have to using AAC and how to overcome them
  • Building fluency in using alternative communication methods
  • Techniques for supporting conversations between your family member with a disability and people in the community that go beyond just saying hi.

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AAC and MND: Considerations over time

Presented by Kristin Whitfield

When: November 28th, 12pm - 1pm AEDT

Where: Online via zoom

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This workshop will cover:

Most individuals with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) will use Augmentative or Alternative Communication (AAC) at some point after their diagnosis.  The type of AAC and way they use it can differ significantly over time, however.  In this session, we will discuss considerations for preparing for AAC, using various types of AAC, and making changes to the AAC system.  Join us for suggestions to make the journey with AAC and MND easier and more successful.


As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Compare and contrast at least 3 options for voice and message banking
  2. State the primary measurement that indicates when to refer individuals with MND for an AAC assessment
  3. State at least three changes that may need to be made to an AAC device after an individual with MND has been using it for a time

This webinar is proudly brought to you by AGOSCI and Control Bionics

   


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