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Australia Sign Language

Auslan is the language of approximately 15,000 Deaf Australians. Auslan is a visual language and growing in popularity. By learning the fundamentals of Auslan you can help share the language with others and ultimately communicate with deaf people who use Auslan as their preferred language.

Auslan Classes
We offer Auslan 1, Auslan 2 courses for people over the age of 18. Each class runs for 8 weeks. We are now taking registrations for Term four (4) classes. Registration closes the week before the class begins. 

Auslan 1
This course is designed for students who are interested in deafness and want to learn the basics of communicating with Deaf people.  Auslan 1 is a prerequisite for taking the Auslan 2 course. Students in this course will:

• learn expressive and receptive signing skills,
• learn to communicate without using their voice,
• learn to use facial and body expressions, and
• learn about Deaf culture.

Auslan 2
This course allows people to build on the signing skills learnt in Auslan 1 through conversational practice. Students undertaking this course are required to have completed Auslan 1. Students in this course will:

• Practice more intensively expressive and receptive signing skills through conversations,
• Be able to provide visual cues for directions and space,
• Learn how to use classifiers in context within conversations, and
• Learn more about the Deaf Community, its history and structure.

Class schedule

Please click here to see timetable for 2008 Auslan Courses - Term 4 Dates.

Each course runs for eight weeks from the starting date and cost:

• $150 per person
• $130 for concession
• $80 Baby Sign

Please note the name you place on this enrolment will be the one processed on your certificate.
Please complete a separate form for each person enrolling. Fees are payable upon enrolment. Please complete all sections.

Enrolment Form

New classes start in October. A new timetable will be available at the end of August.

Conditions of Enrolment
Please ensure your enrolment and payment is received by Deaf Services Queensland one week prior to commencement of course. Please do not make payment to tutor.

Credit cards will be processed during the first or second week of classes, and a receipt will be available to you after that date. Please note that $22 will be charged for dishonoured payments.

Confirmation of the class will be made one week prior to commencement date. If course is cancelled, a full refund will be provided and you will be notified of the cancellation either by mail or phone call.

Transfers between courses are permitted, provided seven days notice is given. Students may nominate a substitute student to be enrolled in their place.

A concession rate is available to pensioners and full-time students. Proof of concession must be shown at time of enrolment.

Your privacy is important to us. We collect information at enrolment necessary for registration. The personal information provided by you is voluntary. If you do not provide the information requested, your enrolment may be affected. No information provided by you will be disclosed except where the law permits, or if you consent.

AUSLAN CLUB Click here to download the Auslan Club in PDF format.

Australian Sign Language Alphabet Fingerspelling is an important part of Auslan (Australian Sign Language) It doesn’t take long to learn and you can begin fingerspelling as soon as you understand the hand shapes of the alphabet. Right handed people fingerspell with the right hand and left handed people fingerspell with the left hand.  People who communicate in Auslan, use fingerspelling in about 10% or their language.  Hints for fingerspelling: The hand is raised in a comfortable position by bending the elbow. The arm does not move when fingerspelling. Shapes for the letters should be clearly formed. Pause slightly between words. Learn how to fingerspell at one of our Auslan Classes. Print out our Fingerspelling chart to help you learn the Auslan alphabet. Click here to download the Alphabet in PDF format.

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