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Sign Language for Beginners

Sign Language for Beginners

Upcoming Workshops
  
NameDateTimeAvailable SpacesCostEnrol Myself
SLBG0825BPTHE (Thursday Evening)21 August - 9 October 202506:00 pm - 08:30 pm16$59.90
Enrol
SLBG0925BPWE (Wednesday Evening)24 September - 12 November 202506:00 pm - 08:30 pm16$59.90
Enrol

Learn basic Australian sign language (Auslan) with our sign language for beginners course. Auslan is the sign language of the Australian Deaf community. If you are new to Auslan and just beginning to learn it, this is the ideal Auslan course to start with.

In this sign language course you will learn the basics of Auslan such as alphabet, numbers, basic signs, pronouns, families, colour, communication guide, community/relationships, emotions, directions, Auslan grammar, money, food and how to finger spell.

Our sign language course will run for 8 weeks with 2.5hrs of face to face class each week. Learn from our experienced educator who has been teaching Auslan course for more than 12 years and has hearing impairment.

This course is an excellent add on to improve the skills of people working as disability support workers, community service workers, nurses, doctors, welfare workers and police. In addition, the sign language course improves the quality of family communication for hearing people with deaf or hard of hearing family members.

By completing the auslan course, you will gain practical communication skills that can be immediately applied in everyday life, enhancing your ability to engage with the deaf and hard of hearing community. Whether you’re looking to build your career or simply want to broaden your communication skills, the sign language course offers an inclusive learning environment to help you achieve your goals.

Course Content

Learning to sign can enable you to:

  • Improve your ability to communicate with deaf people, friends and relatives;
  • Communicate directly with members of the deaf community;
  • Communicate more effectively;
  • Improve your language skills;
  • Improve your ability to converse.

Auslan for Beginners is an introductory course offering you a good foundation in day-to-day language and signing tools. Signs you will learn include:

  • Alphabet & Numbers
  • Greetings
  • Basic instructions
  • Social & Sport
  • Family & Community
  • Emotions & Colours
  • Food & Drink
  • Timelines

Classes are related and taught by experienced Auslan teachers. You will have lots of chances to practice. Come by yourself and make new friends or come as a family or group and learn together.

Fee Structure

 TotalTuition FeeEnrolment FeeStudent Amenities
Funded$59.900509.90
Concession$49.900409.90

 

Funded Fee: Applies to all Australian or New Zealand Citizens, Holder of an Australian permanent visa, An Asylum seeker holding a valid visa that confers eligibility for Skills First training.

Concession Fee: Applies only to holders of a current Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Veteran’s Gold Card

Full Fee: Applies to those who do not qualify for government funding, ie. overseas residents and school students

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

Enrolment Fee is Non-Refundable*

Location

1 Diamond Creek Road, Greensborough, VIC 3088
Closest train station: Greensborough (5 minutes walk)
Limited free parking available on site

How to Enrol

Upcoming Workshops
  
NameDateTimeAvailable SpacesCostEnrol Myself
SLBG0825BPTHE (Thursday Evening)21 August - 9 October 202506:00 pm - 08:30 pm16$59.90
Enrol
SLBG0925BPWE (Wednesday Evening)24 September - 12 November 202506:00 pm - 08:30 pm16$59.90
Enrol

Related Courses

Sign Language Intermediate

Auslan Corner

Certificate II in Auslan PSP20218

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1 Diamond Creek Rd,
Greensborough, VIC 3088

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