What is Key Word Sign?
Key Word Sign is the use of manual signs and natural gesture to support communication. Key Word Sign is used to encourage and support language development in children and adults with communication support needs.
How to start using Key Word Sign
Learning different signs and how to use them for communication is the best way to learn Key Word Sign.
Key Word Sign Victoria runs Basic Key Word Sign workshops in person and online.These workshops give you an excellent interactive signing experience. Workshops are usually held as 1 day workshops or 2 x half day workshops.
Key Word SIgn Victoria offers Community workshops and Private workshops.
Community Workshops
Anyone can attend a Community Workshop. You can book as an individual, or as a small group. For example, parents, teachers, educators, family members, therapists or people simply interested in learning about Key Word Sign. WORKSHOPS IN 2024 In 2024 there will be: - 2 x half day Online Basic Workshops (via Zoom). (9:30 am - 1:00 pm both days)
- a limited number of full day In Person Basic workshops (9.00 am - 4.00 pm) Next Available Monday November 18 (7:30 - 8:30pm) Online FREE Sip 'n' Sign Wednesday November 13&20 Online Basic SOLD OUT Tuesday November 19 & 26 Online Basic SOLD OUT Wednesday Nov 27 & Dec 4 Online Basic SOLD OUT Friday Nov 29 & Dec 6 Online Basic Bookings More dates will be listed as they become available. Follow our Key Word Sign Victoria Facebook page for notifications as dates become available.
To book a place in a Community Workshop
where you are paying by Credit CardClick the Bookings link above, next to the workshop you wish to attend. This will take you to the ticketing site.
Alternatively, you can go direct to the ticketing site www.humanitix.com
In the search window type "Key Word Sign Victoria"
(This site accepts Credit Card payments only)
To book a place in a Community Workshop
where you are paying by Direct Deposit
You can request an invoice by emailing training@keywordsignvictoria.org .
Closing date for Community workshopsOne week prior to the workshop you want to attend.
Enquiries
Please email: training@keywordsignvictoria.orgOr phone: 0499 522 711
Private Workshops
Key Word Sign Victoria can provide an Accredited Key Word Sign Presenter to come to you or your workplace to run a workshop for your support network or staff. This allows you to choose the date, time and venue that suits you, and the workshop to be tailored to your needs if required.
Some ideas:Family training session.Invite people important to the person you support.For example, mum, dad, siblings, grandma, grandpa, aunties, uncles, cousins, friends, support workers, integration teacher, teacher, swimming instructor, neighbour, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech pathologist.
Whole team trainingInvite all the staff. For example, teachers, integration aides or support workers, CEO, admin staff, cleaners, school bus drivers, regular taxi drivers, occupational therapist, psychologist, physiotherapist, speech pathologist, NDIS planner. For more information or to book a Private workshop, email: workshop@keywordsignvictoria.org
Whole team trainingInvite all the staff. For example, teachers, integration aides or support workers, CEO, admin staff, cleaners, school bus drivers, regular taxi drivers, occupational therapist, psychologist, physiotherapist, speech pathologist, NDIS planner. For more information or to book a Private workshop, email: workshop@keywordsignvictoria.org
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You will receive a copy of the Revised Auslan Edition of the "Getting Started with Key Word Sign" book when you attend a Basic Key Word Sign workshop.
FREE!!! Sip 'n' Sign Sessions!!!
Finished a basic KWS Workshop?
Want to keep up your signing skills?
Come along to our FREE Sip 'n' Sign Sessions!!
These monthly one hour online sessions are open to anyone who has ever completed a Basic Key Word Sign workshop. Bring along a glass of your favourite beverage, and have a bit of fun while you:> Review signs learned in your basic workshop> Work on sign accuracy and fluency > Brainstorm questions about using KWS in your home or workplace
All sessions are FREE OF CHARGE and provided courtesy of Key Word Sign Victoria. There will be different activities each session, so come along to as many as you like. No need to book. Just jump onto the zoom link at the allocated time and you are good to go.
In association with Key Word Sign Australia