Vicdeaf -
Auslan
- Tutoring
About Auslan
Auslan (Australian Sign language) is the language of the Australian Deaf Community. Vicdeaf offers three community courses which provide an opportunity to learn the basic skills of communicating with Deaf people, and to gain an understanding of their culture. These classes run in various locations around Melbourne, and some regional areas. Community Classes are offered in two main ways:
Term Classes:
Courses run for six weeks in different community centres around Melbourne and Regional Areas. Classes are in the evenings and generally run from 6 – 8pm. Timetable follows the school term.
Two Day Classes:
These classes are held in East Melbourne and are often run over two Saturdays. The course runs for the same number of hours and covers the same curriculum as the term classes and is ideal for people who are not able to commit to weekly classes.
If you live in a rural area that we don’t currently offer classes this might be the perfect way to get started learning Auslan! Get a group together and we will bring a teacher to you! For enquiries, click here.
Locations
Click here for a full list of locations.
NOTE: not all locations are offered each term.
Auslan courses
Two-day Auslan One
Learn the basics of Auslan, the Language of the Deaf community of Australia, in this intensive course. The same curriculum as our regular Auslan One course is taught in just two days!View Two-day Auslan One course times and availability
Two-day Auslan Two
This course is ideal for those who have completed Auslan One and may not have the time to attend weekly classes. Cover the entire Auslan Two curriculum in two days.View Two-day Auslan Two course times and availability
Cost for each course
Full cost - $195.00
Concession - $180.00 Must provide proof of concession i.e. Healthcare card, Student ID
16 years & under - $120.00
Businesses/Services - $214.50 i.e. If an organisation is paying, Full cost of $195 plus GST of $19.50 = $214.50
NOTE: If you are experiencing difficulties with the booking system please contact the office on Ph: (03) 9473 1135 or fill in the Online Enquiry Form.
Register Your Interest
NOTE: If no class details are listed it is due to current classes having already commenced and/or no new classes being finalised. Please Register Your Interest to receive class updates.
Auslan in the Workplace
This course is designed according to your business communication requirements. We will tailor a curriculum to suit your business needs. This course can be taught at your workplace, or at a designated venue of your choice.
For more information please click here.
Auslan LOTE Program
Vicdeaf now offers an Auslan LOTE program for schools from prep to year 12. This program is consistent with VELS Standards and Progression Points.
The program aims to provide school children with an opportunity to learn a language that is used in their own community. Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is the language of the Australian Deaf community. Students will also learn about the culture of the Deaf community. Auslan provides students with excellent visual communication skills. Teachers are encouraged to get involved with the classes so that they are able to assist the students in retaining the language through the rest of the school week.
All teachers are proficient in Auslan and fully qualified. We can create a customized curriculum to meet the needs of your students. Please contact the office to discuss implementing Auslan as a LOTE at your school.
Ph: (03) 9473 1135
For enquiries, click here.
Tutoring
As with any language, Auslan requires a lot of time and practice to grasp. Tutoring may be the answer. Vicdeaf now offers one on one Auslan classes at a location that suits you. This service is also ideal for people living in rural areas as classes can be run over the internet using a webcam.
Sessions cost $75 per hour and are tailored to your individual needs.
For more information please contact the Auslan office on Ph: (03) 9473 1135 or fill in the Online Enquiry Form.
Did you know that?...
In 1760 Abbe Charles Michel de l'Epee (1712-1789) establishes the Royal Institution of Deaf and Mutes in Paris. L'Epee supported the school at his own expense until his death. After his death, the government began to support the school. His successor was the Abbe Roch Concurrou (Curcurran) Sicard (1742-1822). It was Sicard who brought Laurent Clerc and Jean Massieu to London where they met Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet. The Royal Institution was the first free school for the deaf in the world.
[Source: http://archives.gallaudet.edu/Timeline.htm]
Contact details:
The Victorian Deaf Society (Vicdeaf)
Level 4, 340 Albert Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
For enquiries, click here
Ph: 03 9473 1135
TTY: 03 9473 1199
Fax: 03 9473 1122
Toll free for country people
Ph: 1300 780 225
TTY: 1300 780 235
