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Course Providers within the
AUSTALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

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

Deaf Education Network

Course Location/s: Baulkham Hills, Campbelltown,Chatswood,Gosford, Homebush West, Kogarah, New castle, North Rocks, Parramatta and Penrith

Contact: Head office, in parramatta, on Ph : (02) 8833 3630. Or visit their Website: http://www.deaf.nsw.edu.au/

Other Information: Auslan 1-2 $110/per person, $88 concession. Auslan 3,$118/per person ,$95.00 concesion

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 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

NT Education and Training Dept.

Course Location/s: Alice Springs, the Institute for Aboriginal Development, 3 South Terrace.

Contact: Carmel Batson, general.info@iad.edu.au,, on Ph : 08 8951 1311. Or visit their Website: http://www.dcm.nt.gov.au/ntgovcgi/events/view.pl?eventid=1202

Other Information: Enrolments are open for a 17-week part-time course in Certificate II (Introduction and Level I) AUSLAN which commences today and will run every Tuesday between 6pm-8pm. Courses start 8th & 11th Nov 2005

Average Cost : Per Individual - $352, Per Couple/Consession - $352

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

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

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

Deaf Services Queensland - Head Office - Auslan 1 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 2.5 hours per week, and provide participants an introduction to Auslan, at the key sign level.

Average Cost : Per Individual - $150, Per Couple/Consession - $130

Deaf Services Queensland - Head Office - Auslan 2 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 2.5 hours per week, and is designed for more advanced signers.

Average Cost : Per Individual - $150, Per Couple/Consession - $130

Southbank Institute of Technology

Course Location/s: Southbank Campus, Sth Brisbane and Cairnes based courses

Contact: Client Contact Centre, on Ph : 13 72 48 or (07) 3244 5117. Or visit their Website: http://www.Southbank.edu.au

Other Information: Courses include Intro to Auslan; Auslan 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; Deaf Culture and Community; Deaf History and others. Fees and course lengths vary between courses. Completion of all courses, 1 night a week, would take approx 18 months.

Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

Course Providers within SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Adelaide Institute of TAFE Rundle Mall Campus

Course Location/s: Courses are available atAdelaide Institute of TAFE at, 5th floor, 127 Rundle Mall Adelaide South Australia 5000

Contact: Adelaide Institute of TAFE-mail els@ait.orgE, on Ph : (08) 8226 6555. Sorry this provider does not have a website.

Other Information: Certificates 2 & 3 in Auslan are for all learners, including non-Deaf, hard of hearing and Deaf people .The course for each Certificate is offered part time (6 hours per week) and runs for two years (456 hours).

Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

TAFESA South, Adelaide City Campus

Course Location/s: 120 Currie Street,Adelaide

Contact: Enquiries to Auslan Programs Coordinator: TTY 82078806 Tel: 82078802 email: Katrina.Parker@tafesasouth.org , on Ph : (08) 8207 8805. Or visit their Website: http://www.ait.org/students/courses.cfm?course=312

Other Information: accredited courses in Auslan Certificate II and III. The course for each Certificate is offered part time (6 hours per week) and runs for two years (456 hours).

Average Cost : Per Individual - $1530, Per Couple/Consession - $3060

Adelaide Institute of TAFE Port Adelaide Campus

Course Location/s: English Language Services 1st Floor, 1 Mundy St Port Adelaide 5015

Contact: Adelaide Institute of TAFE, on Ph : (08) 8303 2665. Sorry this provider does not have a website.

Other Information: Certificates 2 & 3 in Auslan are for all learners, including non-Deaf, hard of hearing and Deaf peopleThe course for each Certificate is offered part time (6 hours per week) and runs for two years (456 hours).

Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

Adelaide Institute of TAFE Noarlunga Campus

Course Location/s: Courses are availableRamsay Place Noarlunga Centre 5168

Contact: Adelaide Institute of TAFE, on Ph : (08) 8207 3900. Sorry this provider does not have a website.

Other Information: Certificates 2 & 3 in Auslan are for all learners, including non-Deaf, hard of hearing and Deaf people The course for each Certificate is offered part time (6 hours per week) and runs for two years (456 hours).

Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

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

Royal SA Deaf Society - Friday night workshop

Course Location/s: Workshops are held every Friday at various venues

Contact: Reception, on Ph : (08) 8223 3335. Or visit their Website: http://www.deafsa.org.au/main/overview.html

Other Information: Workshops allow learning in a relaxed surrounding, promoting improved conversation skills. With no voice to be used for the two hours.

Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

Adelaide Institute of TAFE - Currie Street Campus

Course Location/s: Currie Street, Adelaide

Contact: , on Ph : (08) 8207 8206. Sorry this provider does not have a website.

Other Information: AUSLAN Certificates 2 & 3. Both 2 year courses- full time)

Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

Course Providers within TASMANIA

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

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

Kangan Batman TAFE

Course Location/s: Somerton Campus Private Bag 299 Somerton Victoria 3062

Contact: Accredited Courses (AUSLAN) : (03) 9279 2555 Short Courses:(03 )9279 2551 Online Course Info :(03) 9254 3017 Private Bag 299 Somerton Victoria 3062, on Ph : see contact details. Or visit their Website: http://www.kangan.edu.au

Other Information: a multi-discipline TAFE institute, providing industry-designed, nationally-accredited vocational training for a broad range of occupations

Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

Box Hill TAFE

Course Location/s: Corses at the following Campus Ceylon Campus 32 Ceylon Street, Nunawading, Whitehorse Campus Address 1000 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, Nelson Campus Address 853 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Elgar Campus Address 465 Elgar Road, Box Hill,

Contact: see contact details, on Ph : 1300 36 34 30. Sorry this provider does not have a website.

Other Information: . These courses will provide a higher level of conversational skills in the Auslan language.Auslan Level 1 and up.Sesions 8,total hrs 16.0

Average Cost : Per Individual - $221, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

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

The AUSLAN Company

Course Location/s: Courses are run in Aspendale Gardens, Bebleigh, Bundoors, Frankston, Greendborough, Hampton, Hastings, Glen Waverley, Leongatha, Merinda Park, Moorabbin, Mornington, Ringwood, Rosebud, Sale and Shepparton

Contact: Darren Roberts Fax (03) 9786 3104 , on Ph : (03) 9786 3104. Or visit their Website: http://www.auslan.net.au

Other Information: We run 8 week / 16 hour Professional Development in Auslan – Levels 1 and 2 (community and workplace based)

Average Cost : Per Individual - $140, Per Couple/Consession - $140

CAE

Course Location/s: Melbourne

Contact: N/A, on Ph : (03) 9652 0677. Or visit their Website: http://www.cae.edu.au

Other Information: AUSLAN level 1 & 2 and is a 12 hr course,Concesion,cost$165.00

Average Cost : Per Individual - $182, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

Chisholm Institute

Course Location/s: Berwick, Cranbourne, Dandenong and Frankston

Contact: Short Courses on shortcourse@chisholm.vic.edu.au or, on Ph : (03) 9238 8111. Sorry this provider does not have a website.

Other Information: Sign Language (AUSLAN) Level 1, 2 and 3 available

Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

Kangan Batman TAFE

Course Location/s: Richmond Campus Private Bag 299 Somerton Victoria 3062

Contact: AUSLAN & Deaf Studies Centre (Language studies), on Ph : (03) 9529 7922. Or visit their Website: http://www.kangan.edu.au/about/departments/auslan/default.asp#1

Other Information: Certificate 2 in AUSLAN (part time night only) 3 year course, Diploma of AUSLAN (full time only, 2 years)

Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

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

Latrobe University

Course Location/s: Bundoora Campus

Contact: , on Ph : (03) 9479 2283. Sorry this provider does not have a website.

Other Information: Courses include Undergraduate + Post graduate Languages (AUSLAN, Masters in Sign Language or in Interpreting

Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

Holmesglen Tafe

Course Location/s: Chadstone and Moorabbin

Contact: Short Courses, on Ph : (03) 9564 1546. Or visit their Website: http://www.holmesglen.vic.edu.au

Other Information: Auslan level 1 + 2 is available as a part time short course

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 WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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

Central Tafe

Course Location/s: Leederville Campus

Contact: , on Ph : (08) 9202 4858. Or visit their Website: http://www.central.wa.edu.au

Other Information: Certificate IV Diploma in AUSLAN, and an Advanced Diploma are available

Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

Tafe WA - Midland College

Course Location/s: Midland College Campus

Contact: , on Ph : (08) 9374 6422. Sorry this provider does not have a website.

Other Information: Short courses available

Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

Tafe WA - South West Region

Course Location/s: Bunbury Campus

Contact: , on Ph : (08) 9780 7000. Sorry this provider does not have a website.

Other Information: Certificate 2 in AUSLAN

Average Cost : Per Individual - Unknown, Per Couple/Consession - Unknown

Tafe WA - Kimberley

Course Location/s: Kununurra and Broome Campus'

Contact: Kununurra - 08 9168 0888 Broome - 08 9192 9100, on Ph : . Sorry this provider does not have a website.

Other Information: Certificate 2 in AUSLAN

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