Non-AGOSCI AAC Events
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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: Tuesday 24 February and Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Melbourne time (AEDT)
Cost: $1,000 + GST
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
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
HiAlert
HiAlert is a communication aid that helps people communicate their health conditions and disabilities. When people have to explain what they need in daily situations, they show their HiAlert app so others can understand and support them.
The app empowers people to self-advocate with seven assistive tools to ask for help, stay prepared and be understood in the moments that matter.
The app is customisable, people can add their own accommodation message, important health information and update their details at any time.
Data is secure and private: only the individual user can access and share it.
The HiAlert app is an Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and is available in Australia on the App Store (Apple) and Play Store (Android).
HiAlert is purpose-driven and created by people with lived experience, informed by research and shaped by the voices in the community.
For more information, please visit:
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Website: https://hialertapp.com/
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App Tour: https://hialertapp.com/
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Resources: https://hialertapp.com/
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How to Set Up: https://hialertapp.com/
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Examples: https://hialertapp.com/
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If you have any questions about HiAlert or need help with the app, please email us at contact@hialertapp.com
PhD project: facilitating non-verbal communication for people with intellectual disability through technology
School of Computer Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Alieh Hajizadehsaffar is seeking expert feedback on a communication prototype designed to provide easy access to images for non-verbal self-expression and social connection, with the goal of better meeting the preferences and needs of target users and their communication partners.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologists (CPSPs) and Occupational Therapists registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA), with at least one year of experience working with adults with intellectual disability, cognitive impairment, or neurodiverse diagnoses are invited to provide exert feedback. Expertise in communication scenarios, such as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) approaches and devices, is required.
Participants may choose to take part in any or all of the following 3-part online study activities:
- Focus group discussion (1 hour)
- Individual trial session (1 hour)
- Clinical trial followed by a feedback survey and interview (up to 1 hour)
Your assistance in connecting Alieh with interested colleagues or sharing this invitation would be greatly appreciated.
Please note that this study has been approved by the QUT Human Research Ethics Committee (approval number 10249).
For any questions, please contact Alieh Hajizadehsaffar PhD Student via email at a.hajizadeh@hdr.qut.edu.au or Associate Professor Laurianne Sitbon Supervisor at l.sitbon@qut.edu.au School of Computer Science, Science and Engineering Faculty Queensland University of Technology.