Where face to face classes are being offered, we are adhering to the Australian Government social distancing regulations so registrations will be limited.

Deaf Connect COVID Safe plan requires that all students attending face to face classes to be fully/up to date vaccinated. All students who attend face to face classes will be required to show proof that they are fully/up to date vaccinated or have a medical exemption at their first class.

By the end of Introduction to Auslan 1, students will be able to:

• Greet others and introduce yourself
• Give and request personal details such as phone numbers and addresses
• Count in Auslan
• Fingerspell in Auslan
• Ask and answer simple questions (using “who”, “what”, “when”, “where”, etc.)
• Communicate practical vocabulary including colours, days of the week and family
• Express agreement and disagreement
• Use visual-gestural communication strategies
• Identify the Deaf Community
• Explain effective ways of communicating with deaf people

Full price = $220.00 including GST.

Concession price = $185 including GST.

This is an 8 week course.

In the event where a face to face or online class needs to be cancelled the course can be extended by 1 week to make up for the missed class.

To be eligible to receive a certificate you are required to attend 6 out of 8 classes.

This class is delivered Face to face.

In extenuating circumstances, the class may be moved online (Zoom). This will only occur in the event where participants or staff may be at risk. For example: weather.

This course is taught by a Deaf tutor.

The minimum age to enrol in this class is sixteen years.

If you need additional information or support (e.g. wheelchair accessibility), please contact us.

When enrolling, please double check your email address is entered correctly.

Email is the primary means by which we will contact you about your course.

Please monitor your junk folder for emails from Deaf Connect and if you do not receive an email about your course by at least the day before the scheduled start date, please contact us.

You are not required to prepare before you start your first class.

However you will still be required to have access to the internet to access your student resources online. There may be some printing required to participate the in-class activities with your peers.

Please ensure to bring a notebook and pen to every class in case you need to write notes.