Auslan4Organisations - Essential Workplace Signs is a fun, informative and interactive way to provide the beginner with the most popular workplace signs. This 90-minute online workshop can be tailored to your company or organisation and can take place at a time that is convenient to your group.
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Description
Auslan is the majority sign language of the Australian Deaf Community. It has become increasingly popular in recent times due to the high profile exposure of Auslan interpreters on TV, notably at pandemic press conferences.
This workshop is specifically tailored for any company or organisation interested in learning some essential Auslan signs used in your workplace. No previous experience is required as it is designed for beginners - a perfect place to start - a great introduction to Auslan!
If your organisation or company wants to do something a little different while having a lot of fun, this workshop is for you.
Workshops are conducted online and run for a short, sharp 90 minutes. Workshop is capped at 15 people to ensure the Auslan tutor interacts with everyone.
Workshop
The most popular Auslan signs covered in the workshop include:
- Deaf awareness
- Introduction to Auslan - what is Auslan? who uses it? what are the differences between Auslan and English? and a bit on its history
- Introduction and meet and greet signs - 'hello', 'how are you', 'see you later', 'good morning', 'nice to meet you' and more!
- Fingerspell the alphabet and your name
- Days of the week, time, months
- Emotions and facial expression
- Email, text, SMS
- Computer, phone, printer
- Coffee, tea, lunch time
- Thank you, please, please say again?
Auslan signs for video conferencing:
- Zoom
- Meeting
- Mute/unmute
- Hear/can't hear you
- Share/share your screen
- Repeat/say again
- Host/make host
You'll get plenty of practice and fun activities.
We can also discuss the program with you to ensure it aligns with your group's requirements.
Cost |
$940.45 (exc GST) (max 15 people) |
Date |
On a convenient day for your organisation or company |
Time |
90 minutes |
Where |
Zoom |
Who |
Any organisation or company in Australia |
What you'll get |
Handouts, certificate of completion |
Certificate of Completion
All attendees will receive a personalised certificate of completion which will be emailed after the workshop.
Handouts
You will receive handouts just before the workshop.
Zoom
If we are organising your registrations, a Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you before the workshop.
What people are saying about our Auslan workshops
Auslan4Anyone - Essential Basic Signs
'"Thank you so much for the fantastic workshop. Our team and the youth participants learned so much and really enjoyed the way it was delivered. Hats off to the Auslan Tutor. We are already talking about scheduling the second installment!" Katja Fiedler, Youth Development Officer, City of Ballarat
"It was such an informative and engaging way to learn Auslan and so so rewarding" Youth Facilitator, City of Ballarat
After completing Auslan4Organisations - Essential Workplace Signs, the next step would be the follow-on workshop, Auslan4Organisations - Build-on Basics
Contact details
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