Competition was won by Stephanie and we had two runners up (Debbie and Rebecca).

  There was only meant to be one prize but the judges were having trouble deciding so I decided we should add additional prizes.That solved the problem.

It was fun running the competition and getting the interaction going on facebook page (Hands Can Talk). Will have to do again once we get into the New Year.

POSTAGE Please note that postage is re-calculated once credit card orders are sent thru. The postage calculator is an ongoing problem and as the system often over calculates we also recalculate before submitting credit card payment. This is also   done on Invoice payments.We apologies for any inconvenience. 

If planing to pay be cheque contact Hands Can Talk and we can let you know true postage. Please note cheque  & money order payments must be received before resources are shipped.

We have started having resources checked out by Deaf Australia Inc and receiving endorsement where appropriate. The endorsement on our resources is  'Auslan Signs - (non-Auslan Grammar).  This will be a gradual process and will be done on all our resources.  Any changes suggested by Deaf Australia Inc will be looked into. We currently have six of the See Sign & Say series that have been endorsed and another group being looked at.

Update here- we have had some more resources given the  'Auslan' endorsement.  This process is open to anyone who is producing sign language resources here in Australia, and is a great way to make sure every one is supporting the Deaf community by our correct use of Auslan. Deaf Australia Inc is the 'only' Deaf organisation offering this endorsement and is the only organisation acknowledged by other Deaf organisations offering this endorsement. 

 "Hands Can Talk" focuses on teaching sign language to parents, carers and professionals who then take their knowledge and pass it on to their children.

We dont just teach the signs we also give you an understanding about what you are doing and why you are doing it!!!!!

At Hands Can Talk  we teach participants Auslan signs and how they would be used within the hearing community. That is with the 'Key Sign' concept. (always with voice and only signing the most relevant words and in correct word order.)

All of the signs are simple, everyday, EASY TO LEARN signs.

For  information on all the different types of workshops and whats involved in each workshop click on Workshop Details link.  Each workshop is described in detail.

 If you want to book your own workshop contact Hands Can Talk and someone from the office will contact you shortly.

Click on Workshop Diary to see whats coming up and let us know if you want to link in. 

Or you can send your email details and we can put you on the  Data Base used  to advise of upcoming workshops and new resources.

No information provided is passed to any third party.

Resources All resources include 'Auslan' signs and are used for    Key Word signing. Print out order form or purchase online.

 Go to Aileen's Blog 'About Sign Language' covering different events and issues that touch on her and her families lives.

This blog has been extended to include information on Proloquo2Go and Pictello and getting started. Proloquo2Go is an app used on iPod, iPad and iPhone giving our children a voice.

  Join us at the 'Hands Can Talk' Facebook group and have your say.