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KEY WORD SIGN WORKSHOP EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

We’re excited to invite expressions of interest for our upcoming Getting Started with Key Word Sign (Basic Workshop) — a practical and engaging training designed to help you support communication using signs and gestures. Whether you're a parent, educator, support worker, or allied health professional, this workshop is ideal for anyone looking to build inclusive and supportive communication strategies.

Our Key Word Sign Trainor, Emily Northcott is planning for future workshops. Emily is a former teacher, a Behaviour Analyst and MICAH Case Manager. She is also passionate about AAC and inclusion across all sectors of peoples lives. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Up to 80 Key Word Signs and natural gestures

  • The principles and benefits of Key Word Sign (KWS)

  • How KWS works alongside other communication systems

  • The differences between KWS and AUSLAN

Why Join?

This hands-on workshop offers tools you can use immediately to enhance everyday communication with people who benefit from visual and multi-modal supports.

We are currently finalising dates and locations for upcoming sessions in the Bunbury region and surrounding areas.

Register Your Interest:

Let us know you're keen to attend by completing the short form below:

https://forms.gle/tJWJxK7hJxgsTcF69

Once dates are confirmed, we’ll contact you with priority access to register.

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The Power of Communication
June
18

The Power of Communication

Join Emily Northcott, a Neurodivergent Behaviour Analyst, Teacher and Case Manager at MICAH, as she shares her passion for communication and AAC.

Objectives of this workshop:

  • Explore Communication and AAC

  • Address communication barriers and their impact

  • Raise awareness of Human Rights and Safe Guarding

  • Understand communication scope

  • Debunk communication and AAC myths

  • Examine AAC modes and devices

  • Create practical AAC implementation strategies

  • Learn to be an effective Communication Partner

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