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Apr 16

Tech Talkers Online "Train The Trainer" Workshop

$350.00
10 Tickets Remaining
Date & Time
16 April 2025 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Timezone
(UTC+10:00) Australia/Sydney

Registrations Close
9 April 2025 6:00 PM

 

 

AGOSCI is proud to partner with Rocky Bay to bring you this online workshop

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Tech Talkers 

Tech Talkers® is a communication partner training package developed by Rocky Bay speech pathologists. This online "Train the Trainer" workshop is designed to upskill others in the delivery the Tech Talkers® package to clients, families, colleagues, and key stakeholders.

 

Learning outcomes

  • By the end of the workshop, participants will:

    • Have a greater understanding of AAC and importance of up-skilling communication partners

    • Have the knowledge to run the Tech Talkers® program for their clients in a group or 1:1 setting

    • Have the resources required to run the Tech Talkers® program

 

Workshop overview 

  • 1 x 3 hour live video conference training session (via Microsoft Teams) with a Rocky Bay speech pathologist prior to you running the group

  • Certificate of training completion

  • A full presenter resource package which includes: 

    • 6x PowerPoint presentations (2.25 hour sessions)

    • Presenter scripts for each session

    • Resource Lists for each session

    • Timetable template

    • Information about pre-program session for parents (what to expect etc.)

    • Parent booklet including information from each presentation, home practice sheets, AAC handouts and AAC top tips.

    • Pre-program information sheet

    • Pre-program assessment form (to be completed by therapist)

    • Pre-program parent/carer information form (includes background information about AAC communicator and pre-rating scales to determine knowledge/confidence level of communication partner)

    • Report template (to be completed by therapist at the completion of program)

    • Feedback form including post ratings for comparison

    • Access to updated material as it becomes available

    • Frequently asked workshop questions & answers

 

Workshop Requirements

  • Attendance at the full live online workshop is required
  • This training package is for people who have a high level of interest and experience in AAC e.g. speech pathologist, specialist teacher
  • Please call us to discuss if you are eligible to be a Tech Talkers presenter
  • Access to technology to access the workshop via video conference (Microsoft Teams) is required to attend the workshop

 

Workshop date and start times

Wednesday 16 April 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm AWST*

*Australian Western Standard Time (Rocky Bay is based in Perth).

Please check your start time here:

WA: 9am

NSW/ACT/VIC/TAS/QLD: 11am

SA/NT: 10.30am

 

Presenters

This workshop is facilitated by Leah Cardwell and Lisa Totten of Rocky Bay, Western Australia.

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Leah is an Advanced Clinician Speech Pathologist in Complex communication at Rocky Bay and has completed post graduate specialisation in Complex Communication needs at Edith Cowan University. She has had over 12 years experience working with people who use AAC as a support worker and a Speech Pathologist. Leah’s passion is to see her clients proving people wrong and exceed the expectations of those around them. Leah is also a part-time consultant for Liberator in WA and the NT.

 

 

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Lisa is a Certified Practicing speech pathologist with many years’ experience working with children with disabilities and those using AAC to communicate. Lisa is passionate about helping people to reach their communication potential. She believes that helping communication partners to learn and develop the skills to support AAC communicators is integral to successful outcomes. Lisa has been involved in a number of AAC related projects including an AAC caregiver study at Rocky Bay and development of AAC communication partner resources e.g. Rocky Bay Positive AACtion kit and Tech talkers workshop.

 

Disclosure

AGOSCI is grateful to Leah and Lisa for presenting this workshop to the AGOSCI. 

AGOSCI is an independent body and does not endorse individual products or brands.

AGOSCI acknowledges the presence and contributions of all suppliers and resources available in the Australian AAC marketplace.

 

Registration and Cancellation Policy

Updated February 2025 

Registration is only confirmed upon full payment of fee. Please note total ticket price will include an additional $0.69 + 0.7% per transaction service fee. To access the discounted rate for members you must be logged into your AGOSCI member account prior to registration. 

  • 100% refund minus the service fee ($0.69 + 0.7% per transaction) until 60 days before event
  • 50% refund minus the service fee ($0.69 + 0.7% per transaction) between 8-59 days before event
  • No refunds within 0-7 days before event start date

Applications for registrations are subject to final approval by AGOSCI to ensure fair and equal access to events across organisations. Waitlist registrations will be taken upon all positions being filled.