Auslan Professionals Network
Auslan Professionals Network (APN) is back for 2024!
What to expect:
Inclusive Community: APN welcomes fluent Auslan users, includes Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing individuals.
Sharing Experiences: Volunteer to present in Auslan and share your life experiences and any topics you are passionate about, contributing to the diversity and richness of our community.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals to expand your network within the Auslan community.
Access to Information: Stay informed about Auslan-related resources and opportunities through APN.
The event is held on Sunday - every third Sunday of the second month.
If anyone is interested in presenting or want to ask any questions, please contact the APN sub-committee - Jen Moloney-Hyde, Nishma D'Agostino or Susan Bates.
Email address: info@waad.org.au.
Sunday April 21st 2024
Dina Maley, Deanne Malden & Helen Lake
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Deaf Connect Community Room
44A Kings Park Road, West Perth, WA 6005
Admission: $5.00 per person (refreshments provided)
All Auslan users welcome (Deaf, Hard of hearing and hearing!)
Please note: The presentation is in Auslan only.
Visual Description: the video features three women wearing bright yellow sports jackets with green strips and insignias, signing with excitement, about their upcoming presentation at the next Auslan Professionals Network event.
Transcript: Hi there!
WAAD’s APN (sub-committee) have invited us to present at the next Auslan Professionals Network event. It will be held on Sunday April 21st, starting at 10 o'clock, at the Deaf Connect premises in West Perth. Admission will be five dollars, and includes morning tea.
The three of us will talk about our personal experience at the 1985 Deaflympics through PowerPoint and photos, and sharing our stories about our experiences in sport. We hope that you're able to come and enjoy a wonderful presentation, about three Deaf sportswomen!
sunday february 18th 2024
Trina Wilson
Trina Wilson will share insights into her life journey, highlighting the profound influence of role models on her experience.
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Deaf Connect Community Room
44A Kings Park Road, West Perth, WA 6005
Admission: $5.00 per person (refreshments provided)
All Auslan users welcome (Deaf, Hard of hearing and hearing!)
Please note: The presentation is in Auslan only.
2024 - Save the dates!
February 18th
April 21st
June 16th
August 18th
November 17th
All dates are from 10am to 12pm
History of Auslan Professional Network
APN has been running since 2014.
It is open to fluent Auslan users Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing people with an interest in sharing life experiences through volunteer presentations. It's objective is to provide Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing people with information, support and networking opportunities.
Past APN presenters: APN Archives