BEGINNER CLASSES

Sign Online

Sign Online offers the flexibility of self-guided and self-paced online learning. You can enrol at any time, study at your own pace via videos and quizzes, and can discuss you learning with other students via the online forum.

Join in the unique and fun experience of learning to communicate visually with Auslan (Australian sign language), the native language of the Australian Deaf community.

ENROLMENT INFORMATION

COURSE AVAILABILITY

Self-paced online courses are

OPEN

ENROLMENT STATUS

There is no enrolment period for Sign Online courses as it is a self-paced online course.

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KEY INFORMATION

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Skills Gained

By the end of Sign Online, you 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
Use visual-gestural communication strategies
Identify the Deaf Community and explain effective ways of communicating with deaf people.

Duration

You will have 12 weeks to complete the 14 hours of course content online.

Material & Equipment

You need to have access to the following:

Laptop or desktop computer with reliable internet connection
PDF reader (download PDF reader for free)
Access to Moodle – instructions will be provided prior to the commencement of the course
Access to printer and scanner – If you are not familiar with document editing
Pen and notepad

Note: Our Learning Management System (Moodle) is not easily accessible from smart phones or tablets and is best accessed on a laptop or desktop computer. Due to the way our courses are structured, the Moodle App for either Apple or Android is not suitable for studying Deaf Connect courses. You are at risk of not seeing all learning materials in full when attempting to access them via a mobile phone or tablet.

How to Enrol

Simply enrol and pay online, and your login details will be emailed to you. Please contact auslan@deafconnect.org.au if you do not receive an email within 24 hours of enrolling.
Once enrolled, you will have 12 weeks to complete the 14 hours of course content.
If you successfully complete all the quizzes, you will receive an electronic Statement of Participation.

By enrolling in a course, you agree to our enrolment conditions. You can access the Enrolment Policy here.

There is no concession rate available for Sign Online.

For students younger than 16 years, we recommend a parent or guardian supervise their child’s learning.

Communication with Deaf Connect

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

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

Please monitor your junk folder for emails from the Beginner Auslan team and if you do not receive an email about your course by at least the day before the scheduled start date, please contact us at auslan@deafconnect.org.au.

Standard Costs

The full price for this online course is $182.00 (inc GST)

There is no concession rate available for Sign Online.

Funding through NDIS

This course can be funded using your NDIS plan.

Learning Auslan must be connected to the disability in your NDIS plan.

Your NDIS plan should state a goal of learning Auslan or improving communication.

All you need to do is get in touch with our team by emailing auslan@deafconnect.org.au and we’ll send you a service agreement to sign.

The NDIS line item number this will be charged against is 03_089_0121_1_1. Cost $217.27 GST exempt.

Minimum Age

There is no age limitation on accessing this online course, however for students younger than 16 years, we recommend a parent or guardian supervise their child’s learning.

Introduction to Auslan Pathway

Other than Sign Online, what are the different levels of Beginner Auslan Classes and what will I learn?
We offer 2 levels of Beginner Auslan Classes:

Introduction to Auslan 1 (ITA1)
Introduction to Auslan 1 is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge of Auslan. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics, including:

- Greet others and introduce yourself
- Give and request personal details such as phone numbers and addresses
- Counting 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

2. Introduction to Auslan 2 (ITA2)
Introduction to Auslan 2 is designed to build on the skills and knowledge learnt in the Introduction course. You will learn:

- Grammatical structure and the culture of the Deaf community
- Talk in more detail about holidays, the weather and the seasons
- Talk about everyday life including work and family
- Talk about hobbies, interests and other activities
- Use non-manual features to express yourself
- Use more advanced visual-gestural communication strategies

Are there any pre-requisites to consider before enrolling in Beginner Auslan classes?

The Introduction to Auslan 1 (ITA1) is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge of Auslan.
Introduction to Auslan 2 (ITA2) has a pre-requisite of completion of Introduction to Auslan 1 or prior Auslan experience.

Sign Online vs Online ITA Classes

What is the difference between Sign Online and the other online classes that you offer?
Sign online is our self-paced online course which is a set course that can be purchased and studied at your own pace and speed, within the 12 weeks it is available to you.

On the other hand, our Introduction to Auslan 1 (ITA1) classes can be face-to-face or online, which involves attending classes alongside peers and learning from a Deaf tutor, in a live environment.

If you are interested in how to enrol in ITA1 online classes instead, please visit the ITA1 page here.

ENROL HERE FOR SIGN ONLINE

All students enrolled in classes with Deaf Connect agree to adhere to our Terms and Conditions.

Name	Course Start Date	Course End Date
Sign Online (equivalent to 14 hours of study)	10/02/2025	09/05/2025	Enrol

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BEGINNER CLASSES

Introduction to Auslan 1, Introduction to Auslan 2, and Sign Online Beginner Auslan Classes are delivered by Deaf Connect. All content on this website related to these classes is the intellectual property of Deaf Connect. Unauthorised use or reproduction of any materials is prohibited.