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Australia Sign Language

Auslan is the language of approximately 15,000 Deaf Australians. Auslan is a visual language and is 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 One & Auslan Two courses for people over the age of 18 or a child with adult supervision. The Auslan courses we offer are not formally accredited, allowing you to learn the language in an informal and relaxed environment.  Upon finishing the course you will receive a certificate of completion; acknowledging that you have successfully finished that level of Auslan.

Auslan One
This course is designed for people with no previous sign language skill or knowledge. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use.

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
• learn about Deaf culture

Auslan Two
This course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge learnt in the Auslan One course. You will learn more about grammatical structure and the culture of the Deaf community. It is essential to complete our Auslan One course before you can enrol in our Auslan Two course.

Students in this course will:

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

Costs
$150 - per person
$130 - Concession (must provide proof concession – e.g. Student ID & Health card)
$130 - Under 16 years old
$80 - Baby Sign (A parent with a baby under one year old)

We accept Cash, Credit Card (Mastercard & Visa), Cheque and Direct Debit.  Please include your surname with the word ‘AUSLAN’ as reference when processing your payment for the Auslan Course.

Time Schedule
We provide 4 terms of Auslan courses throughout the year and commence at same time as school terms.

Please click here for Auslan Course schedules -

TERM 3, 2009 - Time Schedule - Click Here - - - - Closing date for Enrolments: 17th July

TERM 4, 2009 - Time Schedule - Click Here - - - - Closing date for Enrolments: 25th September

Locations
We provide Auslan courses in the following locations: Annerley, Beenleigh, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gold Coast, Hervey Bay, Lawton (Pine River), Mackay, Maroochydore, Maryborough, Toowoomba & Townsville.
We can also offer a special Auslan Course in your area depending on Auslan Tutor’s availability and if you have 6 or more expressions of interest in that location.

Enrolment Form
You will need to fill out Enrolment Form to enrol for Auslan Course. Please click here to open Enrolment Form and mail or fax to Auslan Coordinator on (07) 3392-8511.

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 note:
Dates are subject to changes or cancellation due to lack of numbers for enrolments received for that location.

*Each course runs for eight weeks from the starting date.

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.

Confirmation of the class will be made one week prior to commencement date. A receipt will be available to you at the commencment of the class. Please note: $22 will be charged for dishonoured payments.

We do not hold positions in a course without payment.Full refunds are only given if we cancel a course. We cannot be responsible for changes to your personal circumstances.

There are no refunds once a course has started.

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.

Deaf Services Queensland reserves the right to cancel, shorten or vary courses.

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.

Contact
Auslan Coorindator - Janelle Riding
PO Box 173, Annerley QLD 4103
Email: Auslan@deafsq.org.au
Fax: (07) 3392-8511

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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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