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Key word Sign 1 day Workshop
22nd February 2020
Key Word Sign Victoria
Overview: What is in the workshop?
The one day introduction to Key Word Sign Victoria workshop includes:
• An interactive teaching environment;
• Learning a basic vocabulary of signs to use in everyday settings;
• How to choose which signs to teach; • Principles of Key Word Sign and Gesture;
• How sign helps communication development.
Every participant in a Victorian Calendar Key Word Sign workshop gets the current edition of "Getting Started with Key Word Sign (Auslan Edition).
" Registration form at: www.keywordsignvictoria.org or via www.trybooking.com/578596
Where: The Hive Early Learning Centre, 70-72 Portarlington Road, Newcomb (Geelong) Victoria
When: 22nd February 2020
Time: Starting at 09.30 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm
Presenter: Victorian Key Word Sign Presenter
Contact: Cathy Basterfield Email: admin@keywordsignvictoria.org
Cost: $180 + get
Registration close: 15th February 2020
Communication Partner PODD Workshop 28th February 2020 Sydney Overview: This workshop will assist participants to become more familiar with PODD communication books. Learn how PODD communication systems support two-way interactions and enable access to language. This workshop provides hands on practice and time to answer your questions. Suitable for people who use PODD in everyday settings, at home, preschool, school and day programs, including family members, teaching staff and support workers. Where: Sydney: Royal Rehab, 235 Morrison Road, Ryde, NSW 2112 When: Tuesday 28th February 2020 Time: 9.30 am to 02.30 pm Presenter: Harriet Korner E: hkorner@netspace.net.au Cost: $220 Full rate Registration Close: 21st February 2020 |
The Big Grid Day
10th March 2020
Port Melbourne
Overview: This one-day event will provide steps to get everyone onboard and successfully implementing devices for Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and computer access. Smartbox trainers are visiting from U.K. so we will have the latest ideas from Europe and direct from the developer of the Grid 3, Grid for iPad, Look to Learn and the Grid Pad devices. Melbourne and Brisbane sessions only so we’d love you to join us from wherever you are.
Where: Port Melbourne
When: 10th March 2020
Time: 09.45am to 03.00 pm
Cost: $47.00
Presenter: Smartbox Presenters Nick Ward & Kerry Vacara
Registrations Close: 3rd March 2020
Contact: Tracey Bode E: tracey@zyteq.com.au
The Big Grid Day
12th March 2020
Brisbane
Overview: This one-day event will provide steps to get everyone onboard and successfully implementing devices for Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and computer access. Smartbox trainers are visiting from U.K. so we will have the latest ideas from Europe and direct from the developer of the Grid 3, Grid for iPad, Look to Learn and the Grid Pad devices. Melbourne and Brisbane sessions only so we’d love you to join us from wherever you are.
Where: Boondall, Brisbane
When: 12th March 2020
Time: 09.45am to 03.00 pm
Cost: $47.00
Presenter: Smartbox Presenters Nick Ward & Kerry Vacara
Registrations Close: 6th March 2020
Contact: Tracey Bode E: tracey@zyteq.com.au
1 Day Key Word Sign Workshop
14th March 2020
Key Word Sign - Hamilton Victoria
Overview: What is in the workshop?
The one day Key Word Sign workshop includes: An interactive teaching environment; learning a basic vocabulary of signs to use in everyday settings; how to choose which signs to teach; principles of Key Word Sign and Gesture; and how sign helps communication development.
Suitable for: Speech Pathologists, Parents/Carers, Family & Community Members, Childcare & Disability Staff, Teachers, Educators & Support Workers, other Allied Health Professionals, Anyone in the community. Every participant in a Victorian Calendar Key Word Sign workshop receives the current edition of Getting started with Key Word Sign (Auslan Edition) as part of their registration. Registration also includes: Morning & afternoon tea. Please BYO lunch. Registration and further detail online: www.trybooking.com/578596or visit keywordsignvictoria.org
Where: 15 Kerr Street, Hamilton
When: 14th March 2020
Time: Starting at 09.30 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm
Presenter: Victorian Key Word Sign Presenter
Contact: Zita Canning@ Email: admin@keywordsignvictoria.org
Cost: $180 + get
Registration close: 7th March 2020
Two-day Introductory PODD Workshop
30th March 2020
Sydney
Overview: This workshop provides participants with an understanding of the theory and practice related to Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) communication systems. PODD communication systems assist people with complex communication needs to learn language and communicate.
This workshop is suitable for people who are involved in development of PODD communication systems for individuals, such as speech pathologists, teachers, parents and others involved as key communication partners and team members.Where: Clive Austen Conference Centre, Royal Rehab, 235 Morrison Road, Ryde, NSW, 2112
When: 30th March 2020
Time: 09.00 am to 05.00 pm
Presenter: Harriet Korner
Cost: $470 Early Bird by 28th February 2020
$520 Full Rate
Registration Close: 23rd February 2020
Learn to Write Easy English
6th & 7th April 2020
Adelaide
Overview: Access Easy English present Learn to write Easy English - 2-day writing course
44% of the adult Australian population do not have the literacy to manage a range of day to day reading tasks. Discover how to include Easy English in every suite of publications you develop for the public. Hear about the latest research, about the legislative and policy framework that underpins Easy English; Identify Easy English compared with Easy Read, the latest research and know what is relevant for your audience. You will learn about all aspects of how to develop quality Easy English, and have the opportunity to practice this during the 2 days with Cathy's assistance.
This workshop is appropriate for anyone who writes for the public.
Learning objectives and more information in the flyer at www.accesseasyenglish.com.au/training Bring to the course: A document or brochure or flyer or other written material to begin to develop into Easy English. It can be useful to have a laptop Suitable for: Anyone who writes information for the public, eg: Speech Pathologists, other therapists, communications staff; support workers, disability advocates, teachers, community educators, researchers, report writers, website writers, lawyers, work safety staff, NDIS staff, NDIS providers, My Aged Care providers, project workers, Health Promotions writers.....
Bookings Flyer at www.accesseasyenglish.com.au/training; Bookings: www.trybooking.com/584353, or Request an invoice for Accounts Payable email cathy@accesseasyenglish.com.au
Where: Spot Co-Working, Lower Level, 12 Pirie Street, Adelaide
When: 6th April 2020
Time: Starting at 09.15 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm
Presenters: Cathy Basterfield
Contact: Email: cathy@accesseasyenglish.com.au
Cost: $675.00 + GST
Registration close: 30th March 2020
Learn to Write Easy English
15th & 16th June 2020
Sydney
A 2 day event. Learn to write Easy English.
15 & 16 June, 2020.
44% of the adult Australian population do not have the literacy to manage a range of day to day reading tasks. Discover how to include Easy English in every suite of publications you develop for the public. Hear about the latest research, about the legislative and policy framework that underpins Easy English; Identify Easy English compared with Easy Read, and know what is relevant for your audience. You will learn about all aspects of how to develop quality Easy English, and have the opportunity to practice this during the 2 days with the assistance of the trainer.
This workshop is appropriate for anyone who writes for the public.
More details & flyers at: www.accesseasyenglish.com.au
Book directly via: www.trybooking.com/585935
Where: New South Wales Teachers Federation, Level 1, 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills
When: 15th & 16th June 2020
Time: Starting at 09.15 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm
Presenters: Cathy Basterfield
Contact: cathy@accesseasyenglish.com.au
Cost: $675.00+gst
Registration close: 8th June 2020
Learn to Write Easy English 8th & 9th July 2020 Melbourne Overview: A 2 day event. Learn to write Easy English. 44% of the adult Australian population do not have the literacy to manage a range of day to day reading tasks. Discover how to include Easy English in every suite of publications you develop for the public. Hear about the latest research, about the legislative and policy framework that underpins Easy English; Identify Easy English compared with Easy Read, and know what is relevant for your audience. You will learn about all aspects of how to develop quality Easy English, and have the opportunity to practice this during the 2 days with the assistance of the trainer. This workshop is appropriate for anyone who writes for the public. More details and flyer at: www.accesseasyenglish.com.au Book directly at: www.trybooking.com/593970 Where: Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare, Level 5, 50 Market St, Melbourne When: 8th & 9th July 2020 Time: 09.15 am to 04.30 pm Presenter: Cathy Basterfield Cost: $ 675 + get Registration Close: 1st July 2020 |