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Baby Sign - Courses Available In Australia
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The following list only includes individuals and organisations who provide Baby/First Sign Language courses in Australian Sign Language.
To add a course provider to the list please contact us and let us know your details, please attach an image of you logo, if you have one.
Beginner and Baby Sign Course Providers in Australia
Select your State:
Course Providers within the AUSTALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
 Sign & Speak | | Course Location/s: Courses and other services are provided in Canberra and the surrounding area | | Contact: Janine or Annette, on Ph : (02) 6258 3649.Or visit their Website: http://www.kinderworkshops.com/signandspeak.html | | Other Information: The workshops run over 3 sessions (each lasting 2½ hours), covering a total of 150 signs. Workshops can be done consecutively or as 'one only' to get you started.We also run workshops for small groups in private homes (for 8-30 people). | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $30, Per Couple/Consession - $25 |
 Royal SA Deaf Society - External Studies | | Course Location/s: These courses are available under "External Studies" (ie by DVD/Video/CDROM) | | Contact: Bilby Publishing, who distribute them on their behalf, on Ph : 1800 245 297.Or visit their Website: http://www.bilby.net/Keysign/SignCatalog.asp#AuslanHome | | Other Information: There are a series of courses (Talking Hands 1,2,3,4 + 5) Each courseis available in DVD/Video/CDROM plus woorkbook | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $85, Per Couple/Consession - $85 |
Course Providers within NEW SOUTH WALES
 Makaton Australia-NSW | | Course Location/s: the course is held at Wesley Mission-Training Room 3 level 5 20-26 O,Connell Street Sydney NSW 2001 | | Contact: Contact Bettina Arenstein, on Ph : (04) 2424 3352.Or visit their Website: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/centre/sed/makaton | | Other Information: makaton is a vocabulary of key signs and gestures .No signing experience is necessary for the basic workshop .The pric is as follows ,$50.00 per person(parent/concession),$100.00 professionals | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $50, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown |
 Talking Little Hands | | Course Location/s: Courses and other services are provided in the following shires The Tweed, The Northern Rivers, Richmond Valley, Clarence Valley, Coffs Coast and The Macleay Valley Coast and the surrounding areas. | | Contact: Kim Davis
, on Ph : 0414 616 564.Or visit their Website: coming soon | | Other Information: Kim is a C.O.D.A and has been a NAATI Accredited Paraprofessional Interpreter since 1996. Baby/Toddler Sign Classes are 1 x 2 1/2 hour workshop in your home/child care. Workshops are for small groups (8-20 people). No signing experience is necessary. | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $40, Per Couple/Consession - $70 |
Royal SA Deaf Society - External Studies | | Course Location/s: These courses are available under "External Studies" (ie by DVD/Video/CDROM) | | Contact: Bilby Publishing, who distribute them on their behalf, on Ph : 1800 245 297.Or visit their Website: http://www.bilby.net/Keysign/SignCatalog.asp#AuslanHome | | Other Information: There are a series of courses (Talking Hands 1,2,3,4 + 5) Each courseis available in DVD/Video/CDROM plus woorkbook | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $85, Per Couple/Consession - $85 |
 Claire Shefford-Baby Sign Classes | | Course Location/s: Sydney | | Contact: Claire, on Ph : 0434819071.Or visit their Website: http://www.kinderworkshops.com/babysigningclasses.html | | Other Information: I'm Claire Shefford, mum of 2,primary teacher and baby signer. I teach in people's homes & community centres.$40 per person inc pack of 60+signs . Group discounts | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $40, Per Couple/Consession - $40 |
 Tiny Hands Talk consultant - Judy Fife | | Course Location/s: Based in Baulkham Hills & Hornsby, Judy can provide in house/office/school courses in and around this area | | Contact: Judy via email : judy@tinyhandstalk.com or, on Ph : (02) 9651 6404.Or visit their Website: http://www.tinyhandstalk.com.au/ | | Other Information: As seen on Chn 10 NEWS, courses are based on international studies. Baby Sign Language is design to reduce frustration, increase IQ and vocabulary in babies and children. Courses are provided in the home/centre for 2+ people, disc for groups of 10+ | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $35, Per Couple/Consession - $20 |
Tiny Hands Talk consultant - Irene Goh | | Course Location/s: Based in Auburn & Parramatta, Irene can provide in house/office/school courses in and around this area | | Contact: Irene via email : irene@tinyhandstalk.com or, on Ph : 0420 388 617.Or visit their Website: http://www.tinyhandstalk.com.au/ | | Other Information: As seen on Chn 10 NEWS, courses are based on international studies. Baby Sign Language is design to reduce frustration, increase IQ and vocabulary in babies and children. Courses are provided in the home/centre for 2+ people, disc for groups of 10+ | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $35, Per Couple/Consession - $20 |
Course Providers within the NORTHERN TERRITORY
Northern Territory School of Languages | | Course Location/s: Not currently available | | Contact: Reception, on Ph : (08) 8985 0905.Or visit their Website: http://www.aad.org.au/info/learnsign.php | | Other Information: | | Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown |
Royal SA Deaf Society - External Studies | | Course Location/s: These courses are available under "External Studies" (ie by DVD/Video/CDROM) | | Contact: Bilby Publishing, who distribute them on their behalf, on Ph : 1800 245 297.Or visit their Website: http://www.bilby.net/Keysign/SignCatalog.asp#AuslanHome | | Other Information: There are a series of courses (Talking Hands 1,2,3,4 + 5) Each courseis available in DVD/Video/CDROM plus woorkbook | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $85, Per Couple/Consession - $85 |
Course Providers within QUEENSLAND
 HoneyBee Creations | | Course Location/s: Honeybee Creations is a unique enterprise providing training & consultancy services in Arts, Culture & Recreation. Rescent courses have been held in LOndon, Bali and The Sunshine Coast Queensland. | | Contact: Lisa : lisa@honeybee-creations.com, on Ph : not available.Or visit their Website: http://www.honeybee-creations.com | | Other Information: The services provided specialize in Visual Theatre, Communication & Yoga for deaf & hearing people, youth & adults | | Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown |
 hands@work | | Course Location/s: Hands@work provides Auslan Teaching, Interpreting & Consulting Services to the FNQ region. Classes are usually held at Trinity Bay SHS, Eureka Street, Manunda Cairns Qld or we can come to you! | | Contact: Fax: 07 4057 9074
Email: info@handsatwork.com.au
Workshops: 2 1/2 hr Baby & Kids Sign ‘n’ Sing Workshops for Adults- $45/$40;
6-8 Week Auslan Short Courses for Adults (Intro, Auslan 1-3): Intro $110/$90; Auslan 1-3 $120/$100., on Ph : 0403 756 654.Or visit their Website: http://www.handsatwork.com.au | | Other Information: Discounts for couples and groups of 5 or more. Courses are held at Trinity Bay SHS or we can run PD workshops at your Daycare Centre, Kindy, Preschool, School or Workplace. | | Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown |
 Deaf Services Queensland - Head Office - Baby sign Courses | | Course Location/s: Courses available throughout Queensland, subject to demand, where a minimum of 8 people are interested in participating. Please go to our website for term dates and locations. | | Contact: The Head Office : 473 Annerley Rd, Annerley, on Ph : (07) 3892 8500.Or visit their Website: http://www.deafservicesqld.org.au/ | | Other Information: Each course runs for 8 week course 1 hours per week, covering signs utilised in daily communication with babies and toddlers. | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $80, Per Couple/Consession - $80 |
 Interpret This | | Course Location/s: Courses are available throughout the greater Brisbane area. Other areas are welcome to enquire | | Contact: Toni Crepin, tonicrepin@interpretthis.net, on Ph : 0412 584 132.Or visit their Website: http://www.interpretthis.net | | Other Information: NAATI Accredited, Paraprofessional Interpreter between the English & Auslan Languages (in both directions) Basic Auslan Classes - 6 Week Program Baby to Toddler Sign Classes | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $105, Per Couple/Consession - $55 |
Royal SA Deaf Society - External Studies | | Course Location/s: These courses are available under "External Studies" (ie by DVD/Video/CDROM) | | Contact: Bilby Publishing, who distribute them on their behalf, on Ph : 1800 245 297.Or visit their Website: http://www.bilby.net/Keysign/SignCatalog.asp#AuslanHome | | Other Information: There are a series of courses (Talking Hands 1,2,3,4 + 5) Each courseis available in DVD/Video/CDROM plus woorkbook | | Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown |
Course Providers within SOUTH AUSTRALIA
 Royal SA Deaf Society | | Course Location/s: | | Contact: , on Ph : (08) 8223 3335.Or visit their Website: http://www.deafsa.org.au/main/overview.html | | Other Information: There are a series of courses (Talking Hands 1,2,3,4 + 5) Each course runs 6 weeks, 2hrs/wk | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $110, Per Couple/Consession - $88 |
Royal SA Deaf Society - External Studies | | Course Location/s: These courses are available under "External Studies" (ie by DVD/Video/CDROM) | | Contact: Bilby Publishing, who distribute them on their behalf, on Ph : 1800 245 297.Or visit their Website: http://www.bilby.net/Keysign/SignCatalog.asp#AuslanHome | | Other Information: There are a series of courses (Talking Hands 1,2,3,4 + 5) Each courseis available in DVD/Video/CDROM plus woorkbook | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $85, Per Couple/Consession - $85 |
Course Providers within TASMAINIA
 TAFE Tasmania.Hobart | | Course Location/s: Courses will be held at Hobart TAFE | | Contact: Contact or Maureen Kershaw for more infomation, on Ph : (03) 6233 7906.Or visit their Website: http://www.tafe.tas.edu.au/institute/index.htm | | Other Information: The TAFE offers Certificate 2 and a diploma Course is offered as well ,modules 1-5,Courses will be held Feb-March.The courses are 63 hrs each module, Prices below refer to cost per module | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $101, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown |
TAFE Tasmania,Launceston | | Course Location/s: Courses provided at Alanvale Campus situated in Launceston | | Contact: Contact Glenda Edmunds for information, on Ph : (03) 6336 2722.Or visit their Website: http://www.tafe.tas.edu.au/institute/index.htm | | Other Information: Diploma in levels 3-4 For 40 wks over 3 yrs. Prices below refer to costs per module | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $101, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown |
Sara Phillips, Signing Presenter and Speech Pathologist | | Course Location/s: Courses are available in Hobart and surrounding areas | | Contact: sara_phil@netspace.net.au (email preferred) or phone on Tues / Thurs only, on Ph : 6223 1968 .Or visit their Website: http:// | | Other Information: Have fun learning to use AUSLAN signs with your baby in songs, chats, stories and play and boost their language development at the same time. | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $30, Per Couple/Consession - $28 |
Royal SA Deaf Society - External Studies | | Course Location/s: These courses are available under "External Studies" (ie by DVD/Video/CDROM) | | Contact: Bilby Publishing, who distribute them on their behalf, on Ph : 1800 245 297.Or visit their Website: http://www.bilby.net/Keysign/SignCatalog.asp#AuslanHome | | Other Information: There are a series of courses (Talking Hands 1,2,3,4 + 5) Each courseis available in DVD/Video/CDROM plus woorkbook | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $85, Per Couple/Consession - $85 |
Course Providers within VICTORIA
Rosanna Fire Station Community House | | Course Location/s: 232 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna | | Contact: Clases are held on Tuesday mornings for advanced and Thursday evenings for begginers contact Michelle Gunn, on Ph : (03) 9458 1935.Or visit their Website: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~rfsch/ | | Other Information: AUSLAN - Beginners & Advanced Courses include finger spelling, basic vocab and daily communication, numbers + colours. Courses run for 9 weeks, 2hrs/wk | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $81, Per Couple/Consession - $72 |
 VicDeaf | | Course Location/s: Courses throughout Melbourne | | Contact: For information on our upcoming Baby Sign Courses visit our website or e-mail auslan@vicdeaf.com.au
Or contact Vicdeaf on:
Fax: 9473- 1122
TTY:9473- 1199, on Ph : (03) 9473 1111.Or visit their Website: http://www.vicdeaf.com.au | | Other Information: Courses available for "Baby Signers" in Auslan, and in more advanced AUSLAN. Each course usually runs over 8 weeks, at regular intervals. | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $150, Per Couple/Consession - $130 |
 Baby Sign Time | | Course Location/s: Courses are usually held in Fairfield, however can be made available in other locations, subject to demand. | | Contact: Terri Anderton, Speech Pathologist, MSPA, HANEN certified, on Ph : (03) 9443 8043.Or visit their Website: http://www.babysigntime.com | | Other Information: Programmes runs for 3 weeks (2 hour sessions) and costs $120 per person, or $180 per couple for the whole 3 sessions. Bookings are essential. You can pick up a booking form at any library branch, or by calling Terri | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $120, Per Couple/Consession - $90 |
 Hey Dee Ho - music for tinies | | Course Location/s: Godfrey Street Community House,9 Godfrey Street Bentleigh | | Contact: Cathy Beckham, on Ph : 0419 350 001.Or visit their Website: http://www.heydeehomusic.com.au/showpage.php3?id=23 | | Other Information: 'Sing and Sign with Hey Dee Doo is run together with THE AUSLAN COMPANY, as a 6 week course designed to teach basic signs relevant to toddlers and preschoolers | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $90, Per Couple/Consession - $170 |
I can't wait to communicate | | Course Location/s: Courses held in Yarrawonga, Bundalong, Wangaratta,
Shepparton and surrounding areas | | Contact: I Can't Wait to Communicate! - Angela
, on Ph : 0429 868 122.Or visit their Website: http:// | | Other Information: Introductory Workshop ($55) & 5 wk course ($95) available. Fun with songs, themed lessons, interactive classes. Workshop materials inc | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $55, Per Couple/Consession - $55 |
Royal SA Deaf Society - External Studies | | Course Location/s: These courses are available under "External Studies" (ie by DVD/Video/CDROM) | | Contact: Bilby Publishing, who distribute them on their behalf, on Ph : 1800 245 297.Or visit their Website: http://www.bilby.net/Keysign/SignCatalog.asp#AuslanHome | | Other Information: There are a series of courses (Talking Hands 1,2,3,4 + 5) Each courseis available in DVD/Video/CDROM plus woorkbook | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $85, Per Couple/Consession - $85 |
Course Providers within WESTERN AUSTRALIA
 Therapy Central | | Course Location/s: We are located in Geraldton | | Contact: For forver information contact Kathryn Fitzgerald or Amanda Jackson, on Ph : (08) 9921 4487.Or visit their Website: | | Other Information: We offer 6 week baby sign courses for parents and babies 6-18 months ,as well as an evening work shop for parents of babies from birth | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $100, Per Couple/Consession - $45 |
 Simple Signs | | Course Location/s: For course information,contact Samamtha, | | Contact: Samatha Bachofen,(speech pathologist). Also please discuss course pricing as additional family members are at no extra cost., on Ph : 0414 521 244..Or visit their Website: coming soon! | | Other Information: Samantha Bachofen provides signing courses on beginner and baby sign ,stage 1 and 2, stage 3 coming soon. Also provides 1-to-1, small group and larger parent/ caregiver workshops available | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $65, Per Couple/Consession - $65 |
 WA Deaf Society | | Course Location/s: Courses are held throughout WA, subject to demand | | Contact: , on Ph : (08) 9441 2677.Or visit their Website: http://www.wadeaf.org.au/ | | Other Information: The Introduction to the Deaf Community and its Language course is a 12 hour interactive workshop aimed at increasing awareness of the rich and complex language and culture of the West Australian Deaf community. First Sign workshops are also available | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $65, Per Couple/Consession - $65 |
 South East Speech Pathology | | Course Location/s: Esperance WA and surrounding communities | | Contact: Lynda, local speech pathologist with 10 years of signing background, who runs the courses, on Ph : 0416203563.Or visit their Website: http://www.signswap.com.au/SignSwap/BabySignCourses.asp#WA | | Other Information: Workshops run over 4 sessions (each lasting 1 hour, $25 each or $90 for 4 if paid up front), covering over 50 useful signs. Maximum of 8 participants per class. Bring your baby and have fun, singing, playing and sign | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $90, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown |
 Spot On Speech | | Course Location/s: Kalgoorlie-Boulder | | Contact: Debbi Young, Speech Pathologist, email: spotonspeech@bigpond.com or
, on Ph : (08) 9022 9428.Or visit their Website: http:// | | Other Information: 4-week baby sign courses are offered for parents of babies 6-12 months. Bring your baby, learn over 50 useful signs, play, sing and have fun! | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $90, Per Couple/Consession - $90 |
 Signing Hands | | Course Location/s: Perth, Mundaring and surrounding areas | | Contact: Debbie Bundock : debbie@signinghands.com.au, on Ph : 0437 803 978.Or visit their Website: http://www.signinghands.com.au | | Other Information: Signing Hands courses (8 wks) are for parents/carers and babies. Signs are introduced through stories, songs, rhymes and play. Older siblings are most welcome too. Onw-on-one courses are also available! | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $110, Per Couple/Consession - $110 |
Royal SA Deaf Society - External Studies | | Course Location/s: These courses are available under "External Studies" (ie by DVD/Video/CDROM) | | Contact: Bilby Publishing, who distribute them on their behalf, on Ph : 1800 245 297.Or visit their Website: http://www.bilby.net/Keysign/SignCatalog.asp#AuslanHome | | Other Information: There are a series of courses (Talking Hands 1,2,3,4 + 5) Each courseis available in DVD/Video/CDROM plus woorkbook | | Average Cost : Per Individual - $85, Per Couple/Consession - $85 |
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Recommended resources for first/baby signers:
Baby Sign for Australian Beginners - A Sign Language guide for parents and carers including over 160 signs, broken into categories like bath time and bed time, plus 5 nursery rhymes and helpful hints and tips provided by parents and teachers who have done it before you.
Koalas on the Bus
It introduces the numbers 1 to 10, means of transport, animals and colours to children in a fun and entertaining manner, in both English and Auslan
(Australian Sign Language). This very special childrens book also includes a CDROM with colour in pages, and activities from the book
Little Hands Talking An introduction to Auslan for Babies DVD
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Update: 27th June 2006
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