Non-AGOSCI AAC Events
Important Notice
These are not AGOSCI events.
AGOSCI is not responsible for information about these events, and may not agree with information in these events.
If you would like to list your event on this website, please email education@agosci.org.au and include your event details.
AGOSCI will decide if your event is suitable for listing on this webpa
utas study: Social connections of adults with intellectual disabilities in the workplace
Join this utas study into loneliness in the workplace and the role that workplace culture plays in building social connections for adults with intellectual disabilities.
They are seeking participants who are 18 years or older, have an intellectual disability, and currently volunteer or work in open employment.
Participants will be asked to complete a set of surveys with a researcher about their workplace. This can be done at their workplace or in any quiet location and will take about 30 minutes.
Everyone who completes the surveys will receive a $30 gift card.
For more information, have a look at the Information sheet - participants with intellectual disabilities.
To register or for further questions email: maimona.faisal@utas.edu.au
Learn Easy English 2 day writing course
Presented by Access Easy English
Register for our highly interactive internationally recognised award winning 2-day Easy English course.
You develop an understanding of Easy English, review current resources and research, and begin to develop your own Easy English document with the support of Access Easy English staff. This course focuses on all elements of implementing Easy English, including how to plan what to include, specific language choices and use of images. It is an interactive course with numerous opportunities for participants to practise their new skills in activities and in their own document. Website and internet access is explored. Participants also consider the organisational implementation of Easy English.
This course is suitable for anyone who writes information for the public: communications and marketing staff, support workers, planners, therapists, disability advocates, teachers, ethics teams, researchers, local council staff, government department staff, NDIS staff, report writers, My Aged Care staff, access and inclusion team members, Health Promotions staff…and anyone who writes for their own staff - work tasks, safety information, job descriptions, entitlements, work reports.
Where: Online via Zoom
When: Monday 11 May and Wednesday 13 May 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Melbourne time (AEST)
Cost: $1,000 + GST
Insights to Literacy for Communications and Marketing webinar
Presented by Access Easy English
Is your message getting through? A 1-hour webinar where you will learn about literacy in Australia and how it impacts your message and how Easy English and a range of accessible formats can help you reach people with low literacy.
Where: Online via Zoom
When: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Melbourne time (AEST)
Cost: $100 + GST
Spot the Difference - Plain Language, Easy English, Easy Read explained webinar
Presented by Access Easy English
A 1-hour webinar where you will learn the differences between Plain Language, Easy English, Easy Read, and discover other accessible text formats.
Where: Online via Zoom
When: Wednesday 3 June 2026
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Melbourne time (AEST)
Cost: $100 + GST
Website access for people with low literacy
Presented by Access Easy English
A 1-hour webinar for anyone who wants to know more about how literacy affects consumers’ use of the internet and digital tools.
Where: Online via Zoom
When: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Melbourne time (AEST)
Cost: $100 + GST
You’re invited: 24 Hours of AAC – A new virtual global event
Join us for our global event, 24 Hours of AAC, on 7 - 8 May 2026 (AEST).
Across 24 hours of talks, panel discussions and shared experiences, we’re bringing together leading professionals and advocates in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) from around the world, to share knowledge, explore the latest research, and advance best practice.
The programme has something for everyone, whether you’re supporting someone using AAC, just starting out in your career, or deepening your clinical practice.
The programme includes:
- 24 sessions from AAC users, researchers and professionals
- Global speakers across time zones
- Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD)
- Four core themes to explore:
- Lived experience
- Implementation
- AAC everywhere
- The future of AAC.
At the heart of this event is a shared vision: a stronger, more connected global AAC community.
In Australia, the event starts early on 7 May (AEST). Talks run for 24 hours straight worldwide, so register to join sessions live or to get the recordings later.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions:
Naomi, Zyteq (Smartbox Family) | 03 9696 2944 | support@zyteq.com.au
Start the Chat: The AAC Podcast
We’re excited to share something new… Start the Chat: The AAC Podcast is now live!
Hosted by Smartbox Speech and Language Therapists (SLPs) Chris Gibbons, Melanie Gylling, and Alicia Alverson, Start the Chat is a space for open, honest, and engaging conversations about AAC. Across the series, Chris, Melanie, and Alicia speak with people who use AAC, families, clinicians, educators, and researchers - bringing together diverse perspectives to shine a light on communication in all its forms.
Whether you are supporting someone who uses AAC, working in the field, using AAC yourself, or simply curious to learn more, this podcast is designed to spark connection, deepen understanding, and celebrate communication.
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Learn more about Start the Chat
Please feel free to reach out with any questions:
Naomi, Zyteq (Smartbox Family) | 03 9696 2944 | support@zyteq.com.au
Survey on accessible government communications for people living with disability
Commissioned by the Dept of Health, Aging and Disability, Monash University are conducting research on barriers people with disabilities face in accessing government information. This research will guide the implementation of the Australian Disability Strategy.
We want to know:
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how you find government information
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what is hard or confusing
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what works well
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how government communication can be better
This research will help the Australian Government improve the way it gives information to Deaf people and people with disabilities.
How you can take part:
You can choose one or more:
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an online survey (easy to read)
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a focus group
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co-design workshops
Want to join?
Select the links to:
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read the project information (standard or Easy Read version).
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download the poster for the full project
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download the poster for the survey
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watch an Auslan video about the project
Need help?
You can contact the research team:
0449 192 832
jing.hu@monash.edu
Participant information statement
Video Interaction Guidance online training course
Presented by Dr Sheridan Forster and Dr Meredith Prain
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) is an intervention that aims to improve communication, attunement and empathy within relationships. It is most typically used for interactions between children and adults, either parents or professionals, although it can also be used within pairs (or even groups) of adults. VIG accredited guides engage parents, professionals and children who wish to enter a process of change. In essence, the guide is there to support the clients to resolve their current difficulties through increasing their sensitivity and attunement in interactions within the relationship. Its aim is to give individuals a chance to reflect on their interactions, drawing attention to elements that are successful and supporting clients to make changes where desired through skilful guidance.
4 x ½ day Introductory training course online
Where: Online
When: 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th April 2026
Time: 5:30pm - 9pm (AEST)
Cost: $770 AUD including GST
Video Interaction Guidance online training course flyer
To register email office.viga@gmail.com
LAMP study
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED!
CliniKids researchers are seeking autistic children who are using less than 50 words to communicate to take part in a research study. We are conducting this study to investigate the effectiveness of the LAMP therapy approach and AAC device for supporting nonverbal or minimally speaking autistic children to communicate.
This opportunity is for children diagnosed with autism between 3-years and 8-years of age, who are able to attend face-to-face clinical supports and assessments at one of our CliniKids clinics - in Subiaco or Joondalup.
Participating in this study involves:
• Completing an eligibility screen with our research team
• Completing some play-based assessments at one of our CliniKids clinics
• Attending regular sessions with a therapist at one of our CliniKids clinics for 6-months (at no cost to families)
• Completing some online questionnaires before and after the program
For more information, phone (08) 6319 1139 or email LAMP@thekids.org.au