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Skills and Jobs Centres

DeafConnected — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:40:27 +0000

Access career guidance and study advice at Skills and Jobs Centres

Are you thinking about work or further study? Skills and Jobs Centres can help you with advice and support to find that job or choose your study pathway.

deafConnectEd have been working with the Skills and Jobs Centre Network over the last year to ensure staff are ready to provide accessible services to the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Each TAFE has a Skills and Jobs Centre, so why not visit their website and make an appointment?

An English transcript for this video is available, click here to view and download.

You can watch another video about one student’s experience of working with a Skills and Job Centre in Gippsland to return to study and change career. Follow this link- Student Survey with Joe

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Access your Education

DeafConnected — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:53:09 +0000

These interactive PDFs will help you organise the supports you need for study with your Disability Liaison Officer (DLO).

You can select options on the form and email it to the DLO before you meet them.

The video below has more information.

Hello. deafConnectEd have created some cards called “Access Your Education”. There are two cards, have a look:

The first card is for the Disability Liaison Officer (DLO), who will be responsible for your access and support where you are studying.

So, maybe the DLO doesn’t know anything about deaf and hard of hearing people. This card is designed to make it easier for the DLO to understand what your needs are and how to arrange access.

You should fill the card out before you meet the DLO.

Select whether you are deaf or hard of hearing or deafblind.

Select your communication preferences. You can tick more than one, it is up to you.

Next, you can see there are different types of access and support. You need to tick what your needs are. You can have just one or select more.

Last, indicate how you want the DLO to contact you. You can put in your email address, or phone number so they can SMS you. If you use the National Relay Service, tick that.

On the back, there is information for the DLO on how to book an interpreter. We have a booking service called Central Auslan Booking Service (CABS). DLOs can contact us and we will book an interpreter for your classes.

The DLO may have never worked with a deaf or hard of hearing student. They can contact deafConnectEd if they have questions or want more information.

Now, let’s look at the second card. This is a checklist to help you prepare for the meeting with the DLO.

We advise you to contact the DLO as early as possible. You can even contact them before you enrol to let them know you might be studying at that institute.

When you receive an offer for a course, you need to accept the offer and enrol in your subjects. Make sure the DLO knows you have accepted the offer and when you are starting.

You will need to have evidence of your hearing loss, and information about your support needs.

Remember the first card with the list of access and support items? Make sure you fill it out and give it to the DLO with your other information.

If you have any concerns about studying, inform the DLO. Don’t keep your doubts to yourself, tell them any concerns you may have.

After the meeting, email the DLO, outlining what was discussed and agreed upon.

The DLO usually writes up a summary of what your support or access needs are, and what they can provide. Ask them to send this to you. When you get the summary, make sure all the details are correct. If there are mistakes, tell the DLO as soon as possible.

Finally: email the teachers in your course and introduce yourself. You don’t have to do this, but it’s a good idea. It’s better that they know there will be a deaf student in their class, so everything will run smoothly for you.

During the year, stay in contact with your DLO and let them know how things are going.

For example, you might not need an interpreter for all your classes, or you might need more interpreting; or, some support is not working out and you need different support or access.

Most importantly, you have to let your DLO know when there are any changes; e.g. if your class is moved to a different room, or the timetable changes, you must inform your DLO about it.

On the back of this card, there’s a little bit of information about your rights.

It is important that you feel comfortable with the people who provide access and support for your classes. If you don’t feel someone is a good fit, e.g. a note-taker or interpreter, you can ask if someone different can work with you. This is your right.

If you want to know more information, you can contact us. Our contact details are below.

Where can you get these cards? Please refer to the links in the comments section below.

Thank you for watching!

View and download the Access Your Education card for your DLO

View and download the Access Your Education student checklist

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Student Survey: Auslan interpreting in TAFE

DeafConnected — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 06:19:04 +0000

Aspex Consulting are inviting students to contribute to a review of Auslan interpreting services in TAFE.
Closes June 12th.
Complete the survey in English here.
Contact Olivia Fey at Aspex Consulting if you would like to complete the survey in Auslan, they will arrange an interpreter.

https://www.facebook.com/ExpressionAustralia/videos/544476759551709/

[English transcript]

Expression Australia, Melbourne Polytechnic and the Victorian Department of Education and Training are committed to ensuring quality educational outcomes for the Deaf and hard of hearing community.

Aspex Consulting have been engaged to undertake research to ascertain the emerging and ongoing issues facing the Auslan interpreting sector in Victoria in the vocational education and training sector, and more broadly. A key component of the project approach is to understand the issues you have experienced as a previous or current student.

The online survey is available here should you wish to complete the survey in English. Auslan Connections is also pleased to provide the opportunity for you to provide responses directly to the review team with an Auslan interpreter. Please contact Olivia.fay@aspexconsulting.com.au to arrange a video-conference at a suitable time.

The survey will be open until Friday 12^th June. It should take between 15-30 minutes to complete. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially.

This is a valuable opportunity for you to contribute to the understanding of both the opportunities and the challenges you face in the education sector. Your input will contribute to developing recommendations on future models that will provide an inclusive education for Deaf students and a well supported and sustainable interpreter workforce.

If you have any questions about the survey or how to complete it, please contact Aspex Consulting via info@aspexconsulting.com.au.

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Changes to the Central Auslan Booking Service (CABS)

DeafConnected — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:19:43 +0000

In 2020, the Victorian State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has introduced a new model for Auslan interpreting in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.

Interpreter booking services for Vocational Education and Training are now provided by Auslan Connections
Contact Auslan Connections via email or ‘phone:
E: auslanconnections@expression.com.au
P: 03 9473 1117

Bookings made with Auslan Connections are subsidised by the State Government, ensuring interpreters are paid the same rate for educational interpreting as they are paid for work in other sectors
Auslan Connections will manage bookings and employ interpreters directly, reducing the HR and administration costs for education providers
Auslan Connections booking staff will be able to provide on-the-spot advice, referral to other services and resources for VET Staff

deafConnectEd hasn’t stopped working for you!

We will continue to provide advice and support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students about transition from secondary school to higher education, education access, self-advocacy and career planning. We will continue to provide mentoring and peer support for DHH students.

We will continue to support Auslan interpreters working in VET through resources and our Interpreter Mentoring Program.
Deafness awareness training for VET teachers and staff will still be offered free of charge.
deafConnectEd will provide resources, information and support for Disability Liaison Officers working in VET. We are here to answer questions and support access for DHH students.

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CABS Interpreter Induction 2018

DeafConnected — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 05:25:39 +0000

UPDATE – 22/01/2018

Hi all,

Thank you for coming to the CABS Induction on Wednesday 17 January.

Just an update on who to contact and how to register with each institute please see powerpoint.

Induction PPT Jan 2018

Induction documentation and procedures for each RTO

Box Hill and CAE
Please contact DLO’s.

Chisholm
A link to the online registration process for all casual employees is here: Onboarding – Casual Support Staff – Interpreters

Please note that all interpreters working for Chisholm will require the following documents prior to the issue of a contract

Employee Working With Children Check card
Certified right to work document (citizen)
Certified qualifications

Once onboarding completed and documents received, they will forward a contract to you. You will need to sign and return the contract prior to commencing work at Chisholm.

Holmesglen and Melbourne Polytechnic
All interpreters intending to work with Melbourne Polytechnic or Holmesglen in 2018 will need to provide the following documents to be registered:

Working With Children Check
Drivers Licence or other photo ID that confirms your address
Birth certificate, current passport or visa as proof of ability to work in Australia (the original and one photocopy for each employer)
Evidence of NAATI Accreditation
Resume, including the contact details of two referees

Please bring original documents and one copy printed for each employer and one copy for CABS.

You will also need the following information, especially if you are signing up with an employer for the first time:

Banking details
Superannuation account details
Tax File Number

William Angliss Institute

All interpreters who wish to register with William Angliss will need to contact Dixons Appointments. All details on how to register and who to contact are in the links below.

Guidelines for Employment of Auslan Interpreters WAI.

WAI Campus Map

Thanks

CABS Team.

Auslan interpreters!

As you will be aware, the Central Auslan Booking Service (CABS) is government funded to provide a free booking service for TAFEs and other registered training organisations (RTOs) across Victoria. As CABS does not directly employ interpreters, interpreters are required to complete an induction and any employment-related paperwork with the relevant RTO directly.

To assist this process each year, CABS organises an interpreter induction. This is an opportunity for interpreters to meet DLOs, ask any questions about work arrangements and complete relevant paperwork. For newer interpreters, it is also the chance to meet your interpreting colleagues and to discuss educational interpreting in general.

How induction is organised varies from year to year as the casual employment practices of RTOs change.

When?
Wednesday 17 January 2018.

Please see the outline for the day below. You can attend just the sessions relevant to you.

Where?
Room K430,
Level 4, Building K (the Library is on the ground floor)
Melbourne Polytechnic Prahran campus
144 High Street, Prahan, 3181
MAP

Which RTOs will be attending?

Holmesglen Institute and Melbourne Polytechnic will be providing a full induction for all interpreters wishing to work with them in 2018.
Please see documentation requirements below.
Box Hill Institute, the Centre Adult Education and William Angliss will be attending to provide information and answer any questions about work in 2018.
Chisholm Institute has an online registration process. See further details below.

Tentative outline for the day

10:00 am	Welcome – Cathy Clark, Manager – deafConnectEd
	Marion Woods – Box Hill
	Vivienne Bennett – Centre for Adult Education
	Carol Maurici – William Angliss institute
10:30 am	Martin Godfrey – Melbourne Polytechnic
	Tracey Stewart – Holmesglen TAFE
12:30 pm	Lunch (and opportunity to complete any paperwork)

RSVP by Friday 12 January 2018
We really look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the day. If you can join us, please advise by emailing NikolinaVelkoska@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au including any dietary requirements you may have.

NAATI Revalidation points
A certificate of attendance will be provided for NAATI re-validation.

Any questions?
If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact the CABS booking office:
E: cabs@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au or T: 03 9269 8308

Induction documentation and procedures for each RTO

Box Hill and CAE
No paperwork required for the day but information will be provided about arrangements for 2018.