Deaf Services Queensland offers a range of Community Auslan classes aimed at introducing basic Auslan conversational skills to participants. The community courses are informal and relaxed, follow the school terms, and run for two hours per week for a total of 8 weeks. Alternatively, in some levels/locations you can enrol in a weekend course which still covers the 16 hours but is held over 2 full days.
There are currently four community courses available:
- Community Auslan Introduction - designed for those with no previous experience with Auslan (General $200/Concession $165)
- Community Auslan I - Community Auslan Introduction is a prerequisite for this class (General $200/Concession $165)
- Baby Sign - a stand-alone class aimed at helping parents better communicate with their baby or toddler (Single $90/Couple $150)
- Family Sign - for children and their family who are interested to learn Auslan. Open to children aged between 5-17 and up to 4 family members ($300 for family of 4, minimum of one parent/guardian is required to attend with the children).
To find out which course is right for you see our
Training Pathways page or view available classes below.
All students enrolled in courses with Deaf Services Queensland agree to adhere to our
Terms and Conditions.
NEW CLASSES - BABY SIGN AND FAMILY SIGN!
Baby Sign Moorooka
Moorooka
Moorooka Deaf Services Community Centre
Term 1 - 2019
Sat 09/02 - Sat 30/03 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Baby Sign
Full Fee $150.00 Concession $90.00
More info
Baby Sign is designed for parents to learn basic Auslan key word signs for babies and children who are hearing or Deaf between two months and five years of age. Infants naturally use smiling, cooing, crying and movement to communicate their needs and feelings so it is common for babies to use their hands to communicate long before they can speak. Attending the eight week Baby Sign classes gives parents the skills to connect in a meaningful way with their baby or toddler.
Family Sign
Moorooka
Moorooka Deaf Services Community Centre
Term 1 - 2019
Sat 09/02 - Sat 30/03 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $300.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan Introduction - Alderley
Term 1 - 2019
Fri 08/02 - Fri 29/03 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan Introduction - Annerley
Annerley
Annerley Our Lady's College
Term 1 - 2019
Tue 05/02 - Tue 26/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan Introduction - Bundaberg
Bundaberg
Bundaberg Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre
Term 1 - 2019
Wed 06/02 - Wed 27/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan I - Bundaberg
Bundaberg
Bundaberg Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre
Term 1 - 2019
Sat 25/05 - Sun 26/05 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Course Duration 2 days
Course Type Auslan I
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan I is designed to build on the skills and knowledge learnt in the Auslan Introduction course. This course has a pre-requisite of completion of Auslan Introduction or prior Auslan experience. You will learn more about grammatical structure and the culture of the Deaf community.
Community Auslan Introduction - Caboolture
Caboolture
Caboolture Caboolture Hub, Studio Workshop
Term 1 - 2019
Tue 05/02 - Tue 26/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan Introduction - Cairns
Term 1 - 2019
Tue 05/02 - Tue 26/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan Introduction - Ipswich
Ipswich
Ipswich W.G. Hayden Humanities Centre
Term 1 - 2019
Mon 04/02 - Mon 25/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan Introduction - Lawnton
Term 1 - 2019
Tue 05/02 - Tue 26/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan Introduction - Mackay
South Mackay
Mackay LiveBetter & Deaf Services
Term 1 - 2019
Wed 06/02 - Wed 27/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan Introduction - Maroochydore
Maroochydore
Maroochydore Maroochydore Neighbourhood Centre
Term 1 - 2019
Tue 05/02 - Tue 26/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan I - Maroochydore Weekend
Maroochydore
Maroochydore Maroochydore Neighbourhood Centre
Term 1 - 2019
Sat 25/05 - Sun 26/05 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Course Duration 2 days
Course Type Auslan I
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan I is designed to build on the skills and knowledge learnt in the Auslan Introduction course. This course has a pre-requisite of completion of Auslan Introduction or prior Auslan experience. You will learn more about grammatical structure and the culture of the Deaf community.
Community Auslan Introduction - Maryborough
Maryborough
Maryborough Deaf Services
Term 1 - 2019
Mon 04/02 - Mon 25/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan I - Maryborough Weekend
Maryborough
Maryborough Deaf Services
Term 1 - 2019
Sat 25/05 - Sun 26/05 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Course Duration 2 days
Course Type Auslan I
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan I is designed to build on the skills and knowledge learnt in the Auslan Introduction course. This course has a pre-requisite of completion of Auslan Introduction or prior Auslan experience. You will learn more about grammatical structure and the culture of the Deaf community.
Community Auslan Introduction - Moorooka DAY
Moorooka
Moorooka Deaf Services Community Centre
Term 1 - 2019
Fri 08/02 - Fri 29/03 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan Introduction - Moorooka Weekend
Moorooka
Moorooka Deaf Services Community Centre
Term 1 - 2019
Sat 09/02 - Sat 30/03 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan Introduction - Ormeau
Term 1 - 2019
Thu 07/02 - Thu 28/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan Introduction - Palm Beach
Palm Beach
Palm Beach Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre
Term 1 - 2019
Thu 07/02 - Thu 28/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan Introduction - Rockhampton
Rockhampton
Rockhampton CTC Shaping Futures
Term 1 - 2019
Tue 05/02 - Tue 26/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan I - Rockhampton Weekend
Rockhampton
Rockhampton CTC Shaping Futures
Term 1 - 2019
Sat 25/05 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Course Duration 2 days
Course Type Auslan I
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan I is designed to build on the skills and knowledge learnt in the Auslan Introduction course. This course has a pre-requisite of completion of Auslan Introduction or prior Auslan experience. You will learn more about grammatical structure and the culture of the Deaf community.
Community Auslan Introduction - Townsville
Term 1 - 2019
Tue 05/02 - Tue 26/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan I - Townsville
Term 1 - 2019
Thu 07/02 - Thu 28/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan I
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan I is designed to build on the skills and knowledge learnt in the Auslan Introduction course. This course has a pre-requisite of completion of Auslan Introduction or prior Auslan experience. You will learn more about grammatical structure and the culture of the Deaf community.
Community Auslan Introduction - Toowoomba
Toowoomba
Toowoomba Toowoomba City Library
Term 1 - 2019
Tue 05/02 - Tue 26/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.
Community Auslan I - Toowoomba Weekend
Toowoomba
Toowoomba Toowoomba City Library
Term 1 - 2019
Sat 25/05 - Sun 26/05 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Course Duration 2 days
Course Type Auslan I
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan I is designed to build on the skills and knowledge learnt in the Auslan Introduction course. This course has a pre-requisite of completion of Auslan Introduction or prior Auslan experience. You will learn more about grammatical structure and the culture of the Deaf community.
Community Auslan Introduction - Underwood
Underwood
Underwood North Logan Library
Term 1 - 2019
Thu 07/02 - Thu 28/03 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Duration 8 weeks
Course Type Auslan Introduction
Full Fee $200.00 Concession $165.00
More info
Auslan Introduction is designed for people with no previous language skill or knowledge in Auslan. This course has no pre-requisites. You will learn basic skills to communicate with Deaf people in Auslan on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language.