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Easy English writing courses
Presented by Cathy Basterfield
Melbourne - 14/15 May - Bookings at https://trybooking.com/355063
Tweed Heads 30/31 July (straight after ISAAC) - bookings at https://www.trybooking.com/361465
Sydney - August TBC
For more information - call Cathy Basterfield 0466 579 855 or email cathy@accesseasyenglish.com.au
Apps for Communication: An introductory workshop - Melbourne
- Presented by Speech Pathologists from ComTEC
Where? Yooralla Braybrook Central West Shopping Centre Shop C1 67 Ashley St, Braybrook, Victoria
- Date 14/06/2018
- 10:30 AM -1:00 PM
- Cost $95
More information - comtec@yooralla.com.au
Registrations close 11/06/2018
We know that the choice of apps for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can be overwhelming. Finding the right information and getting specialised support can be challenging. Yooralla’s speech pathologists can equip you with practical skills to sift through the jargon and learn what is important when exploring communication apps.Workshops by Dolly Bhargava, SLP, from Behaviour Zen
Title: Developing Emotional Regulation Skills for Individuals with Anxious, Oppositional and Aggresive Behaviours Workshop ADELAIDE
Date: 16th of May 2018 Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Australian Education Union, 163 Greenhill Road, Parkside, South Australia
Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=360508&
Title: Assessing-Preventing-Managing Challenging Behaviours Workshop ADELAIDE
Date: 17th of May 2018 Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Sage Hotel, 208 South Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=360513&
Title: Teaching Students Affected by Trauma Workshop ADELAIDE
Date: 17th of May 2018 Time: 3:30pm - 7pm
Venue: Sage Hotel, 208 South Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=366017&
Title: TQI Approved Teaching Students Affected by Trauma Workshop CANBERRA
Date: 31st of May 2018 Time: 9:00am - 3:00 pm
Venue: YWCA House, 71 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT
Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=366387&
Developing Emotional Regulation Skills in individuals with Anxious, Oppositional and Aggressive Behaviours (Brisbane, 25th of June, Towsnville 27th of June, Cairns 29th of June, $220 inc GST)
Assessing, Preventing and Managing Challenging Behaviour (Brisbane 26th of June, Townsville 28th of June, $220 inc GST)
Enquiries: Please email Dolly Bhargava at behaviourzen@mail.com or qualitycommunication1@gmail.com or call on 0423 293 254
Kids Chat 2 You workshops
Find the right communication aid for your child
At Kids Chat 2 You, we provide communication aids, such as books, picture-based timetables, social stories and apps for children with complex communication needs.
Book your free workshop!
More info at bit.ly/kidschat2you
Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre - 2018 Information Sessions in Melbourne, Victoria
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Talking Mats Foundation Workshop |
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Easy English: An Introduction |
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iPads for Communication |
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PREVENTION OF ABUSE: Addressing Abuse and Neglect Towards Children and Adults with Disability |
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Better communication to positively support people with a disability who have behaviours of concern |
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Social participation and inclusion for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities |
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Switch it up: How to use switches to communicate |
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Sensory Focused Stories |
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Armchair Travel |
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Got a Communication System, now what? How to support AAC |
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Communication Access – Half Day Training |
click here for more information about any of these workshops
Two Way Street workshops
Proloquo2Go 1: Programming
Learn how to program the Proloquo2Go communication app and get it set up and ready for great conversations. We recommend attending Proloquo2Go 2 on Tue 8 May to continue your learning.
DATE: Monday 9 April - TIME: 5:30pm – 8pm
VENUE: Two Way Street, 662 Goodwood Rd, Daw Park SA
Register here for 1 or both Proloquo2Go workshops: http://twsworkshops.pages.ontraport.net/1804PLQ_Flyer
Proloquo2Go 2: Get Talking
A brilliant tool isn’t enough to help your child develop better communication, you also need the right knowledge and skills. This workshop will help you to understand what is required to better communicate with your child and tips to get you started.
DATE: Tuesday 8 May - TIME: 5pm – 8pm
VENUE: Two Way Street, 662 Goodwood Rd, Daw Park SA
Register here for 1 or both Proloquo2Go workshops: http://twsworkshops.pages.ontraport.net/1804PLQ_Flyer
2 Day Introductory PODD Workshop
This very popular workshop is essential for parents, teachers, speech pathologists, SSO’s and anyone who has someone in their lives who communicates with a PODD communication system. Presented by our director and SA’s only certified PODD presenter, Janelle, this workshop will provide you with an in-depth understanding of PODD.
DATE: Friday 11 and Saturday 12 May - TIME: 9am – 4:30pm
VENUE: Rydges South Park, 1 South Terrace, Adelaide SA
Morning and afternoon tea and lunch provided as well as a comprehensive PODD workshop manual.
Register here: http://twsworkshops.pages.ontraport.net/1805PODD_Flyer
Key Word Sign Vic 2018 workshops
The one day introduction to Key Word Sign workshops
Book via www.Trybooking.com or the registration Form on our website www.keywordsignvictoria.org
Dates and Venues
May 12 Alma Road Neighbourhood House - 200 Alma Road, St Kilda East www.Trybooking.com/367717
June 24 Glenallen School - 7 Allen Street, Glen Waverley www.Trybooking.com/367724
July 28 Dandenong Valley SDS - Victoria Road, Narre Warren www.Trybooking.com/367732
September 8 North Richmond Community Health - 23 Lennox Street, Richmond www.Trybooking.com/367737
October 27 Vermont South Special School - 22-30 Livingstone Road, Vermont South www.Trybooking.com/367740
Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display – with Harriet Korner
Introductory PODD Sessions & PODD Interest Group Meetings - 2018
One-hour introductory talks to PODD communication systems will be available prior to
PODD Interest Group Meetings. These are designed for people who are new to PODD.
PODD Interest Group meetings will be of interest to people who are implementing PODD
communication systems and/or have attended a PODD Workshop. Anyone who has
attended a PODD Workshop or an Introductory PODD session is welcome to attend.
Cost: $10 to attend the Introduction to PODD Session;
$10 to attend the PODD Interest Group.
For further information, please contact Harriet Korner at hkorner@netspace.net.au
Venue: Royal Rehab – Charles Blunt Meeting Room
235 Morrison Rd, Ryde, NSW, 2112.
- · 22 March 5pm – 6pm: Introduction to PODD Session
- · 6pm – 8pm: PODD Interest Group Meeting
- · 25 May 9am – 10am: Introduction to PODD
- · 10am – 12 noon: PODD Interest Group Meeting
- · 23 August 5pm – 6pm: Introduction to PODD Session
- · 6pm – 8pm: PODD Interest Group Meeting
- · 16 November 9am – 10am: Introduction to PODD
- · 10am – 12 noon: PODD Interest Group Meeting
Participate Assistive Technologies (PAT) - workshops 2018
Participate Assistive Technologies (PAT) is a statewide assistive technology service based in Hobart and Launceston.
If you require further information please contact Participate Assistive Technologies on
(03) 6238 1888 or email Katie Greatbatch (katiegreatbatch@stgiles.org.au) or Bec Griffin (becgriffin@stgiles.org.au).
TASTER SESSIONS
Literacy Support Software & Apps – 1 hour
Date: Monday 22nd October Date: Wednesday 9th May
Time: 10am Time: 10am
Venue: St Giles (Hobart) Venue: St Giles (Launceston)
Cost: $ 15 Cost: $15
Environmental Control System – Smart Homes – 1 hour
Date: Monday 3rd September Date: Thursday 6th September
Time: 10am Time: 10am
Venue: St Giles (Hobart) Venue: St Giles (Launceston)
Cost: $ 15 Cost: $15
LANGUAGE ACQUISTION THROUGH MOTOR PLANNING (LAMP) –
WORDS FOR LIFE WORKSHOPS
LAMP – Introductory Workshop – 7 hours
Date: Monday 12th November - Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Venue: St Giles (Hobart), 11a Gant St, Lenah Valley
Cost: $220 - Registration closing date: Monday 15th October
Lunch, tea and coffee, and LAMP manual provided
LAMP – Words for Life App Programming Workshop – 3 hours
Date: Thursday 10th May - Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Venue: St Giles (Launceston), 65 Amy Rd, Newstead - Cost: $80
Registration closing date: Thursday 12th April
Light refreshments will be provided
Bring iPad with Words for Life app
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Date: Monday 14th May - Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Venue: St Giles (Hobart), 11a Gant St, Lenah Valley - Cost: $80
Registration closing date: Monday 2nd April
Light refreshments will be provided
Bring iPad with Words for Life app
LAMP Practical Workshop (on Words for Life app or on Accent Speech Generating
device) – 3 hours
Date: Thursday 24th May - Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Venue: St Giles (Launceston), 65 Amy Rd, Newstead - Cost: $80
Registration closing date: Thursday 10th May
Light refreshments will be provided
Bring iPad with Words for Life app or Accent device if possible
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Date: Monday 28th May Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Venue: St Giles (Hobart), 11a Gant St, Lenah Valley - Cost: $80
Registration closing date: Monday 30th April
Light refreshments will be provided
Bring iPad with Words for Life app or Accent device if possible
EYEGAZE WORKSHOPS
Introduction to Eyegaze – 2 hours
Date: Tuesday 5th June - Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Venue: St Giles (Launceston) 65 Amy Rd, Newstead - Cost: $60
Registration closing date: Tuesday 22nd May
Light refreshments will be provided
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Date: Thursday 21st June - Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Venue: St Giles (Hobart) 11a Gant St, Lenah Valley - Cost: $60
Registration closing date: Thursday 7th June
Light refreshments will be provided
PROLOQUO2GO WORKSHOPS
Proloquo2go Practical Workshop – 3 hours
Date: Monday 6th August Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Venue: St Giles (Hobart), 11a Gant St, Lenah Valley - Cost: $80
Registration closing date: Monday 16th July
Light refreshments will be provided
Bring iPad with Proloquo2go app if possible
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Date: Wednesday 22nd August - Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Venue: St Giles (Launceston), 65 Amy Rd, Newstead - Cost: $80
Registration closing date: Wednesday 8th August
Light refreshments will be provided
Bring iPad with Proloquo2go app if possible
iPAD WORKSHOPS
iPads Basics – 2 hours
Date: Monday 15th October - Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: St Giles (Hobart), 11a Gant St, Lenah Valley - Cost: $60
Registration closing date: Monday 1st October
Light refreshments will be provided
Need to bring/supply your own iPad for this session
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Date: Wednesday 24th October
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: St Giles (Launceston), 65 Amy Rd, Newstead