Key Word Sign Australia

Key Word Sign Australia Key Word Sign Australia is a not for profit organisation, owned and supported by Scope Australia. See scheduled workshops here: https://kwsa.org.au/events/.

To find a Key Word Sign presenter near you, please have a look at our interactive Find A Presenter map on our website https://kwsa.org.au/. Some states have KWS committees, you will also find contact details for them by clicking on your state. Workshops are being offered by KWSA and many accredited KWS Presenters across Australia. You can read about the Basic workshop, and the new Intermediate wor

kshop, and the soon to be developed Advanced workshop here https://kwsa.org.au/training/. Completion of these workshops are the journey towards becoming an accredited KWS Presenter.

Key Message 15:Natural gesture is used to enhance the meaning of spoken language, and is a core component of a key word ...
04/06/2026

Key Message 15:
Natural gesture is used to enhance the meaning of spoken language, and is a core component of a key word sign approach.

Key Message 14:Key Word Sign is not a sign language in its own right, but draws signs from Auslan. Auslan is the languag...
02/06/2026

Key Message 14:
Key Word Sign is not a sign language in its own right, but draws signs from Auslan.
Auslan is the language of the Deaf Community in Australia.

Key Message 13:Key Word Sign is an intervention used to support understanding and expression in children and adults with...
31/05/2026

Key Message 13:
Key Word Sign is an intervention used to support understanding and expression in children and adults with communication difficulty or disability.

Key Message 12:“A communication disability does not just belong to an individual. It belongs to the entire community, of...
29/05/2026

Key Message 12:
“A communication disability does not just belong to an individual.
It belongs to the entire community, of which the individual is the focal point.”

This year marks the 26th celebration of National Simultaneous Storytime, and we can’t wait to share the joy of reading w...
27/05/2026

This year marks the 26th celebration of National Simultaneous Storytime, and we can’t wait to share the joy of reading with libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centers, homes, bookshops, and YOU all at the same time across the country!

Join us today, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM where we'll all dive into a fantastic picture book written by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd.

Don’t miss out, learn more and register now, here - https://alia.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=NSS2026

Key Message 11:Communication access is about identifying and addressing barriers to communication inclusion and particip...
25/05/2026

Key Message 11:

Communication access is about identifying and addressing barriers to communication inclusion and participation, so everyone can get their message across.

Key Message 10:Key Word Sign can support a range of different communication purposes, or reasons we need to communicate.
23/05/2026

Key Message 10:

Key Word Sign can support a range of different communication purposes, or reasons we need to communicate.

Key Message 9:When choosing signs to use with an individual we need to consider: (a) what a person wants, needs, and has...
21/05/2026

Key Message 9:
When choosing signs to use with an individual we need to consider:
(a) what a person wants, needs, and has the ability to communicate,
and (b) what they are interested in and motivated by.

We’re excited to take part in our sixth annual National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday 27 May. This year, we’ll be ...
20/05/2026

We’re excited to take part in our sixth annual National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday 27 May. This year, we’ll be sharing a video of Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller in Key Word Sign, helping more children and families enjoy this joyful story in an accessible and inclusive way.

Written by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, and illustrated by Jake Minton, Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller is this year’s National Simultaneous Storytime book, celebrating courage, teamwork and determination.

Join us on 27 May as we celebrate the magic of shared reading, storytelling and inclusion.

Reminder: Key Word Sign Victoria is hosting a Sip 'n' Sign session tomorrow! The session runs from 7.30pm - 8.30pm (Syd/...
20/05/2026

Reminder: Key Word Sign Victoria is hosting a Sip 'n' Sign session tomorrow! The session runs from 7.30pm - 8.30pm (Syd/Melb time)

These FREE and interactive online sessions are open to anyone who has completed a Basic Key Word Sign Workshop.

Bring along a glass of your favourite beverage, and have a bit of fun while you:
• review signs learned in your basic workshop
• work on sign accuracy and fluency
• brainstorm questions about using KWS in your home or work place

For Sip ’n’ Sign queries, email: [email protected]

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Melbourne, VIC
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