Frequently Asked Questions for KWS Presenters

Can I still use the blue and green books in my workshops?

No. You should now be using the Little Red Book in your Basic KWS Workshops.

How do I order the Little Red Book?

Please go to the Key Word Sign Australia (through Scope Victoria) resources page or click here

There are also other places to purchase these online, you can google "Getting Started with Key Word Sign" for other options.

What are the current presentation slides?

The most updated presentation slides can be found in our members only section here

What is the current Interactive Vocabulary?

The most updated list can be found in our members only section here

What do I need to do after I have run a workshop?

• • Complete the workshop report and summary of evaluation forms (templates for these can be found here). You do not need to include every individual evaluation form. Email to workshops@kwsnsw.com with "WORKSHOP REPORT" written in the subject line.

  • If you have taken any photos and have sought consent for using these, please email the consent forms and photos in the same way above. We will use these in our newsletters, on our website or Facebook (as per consent given.

  • If you charged a fee to an organisation or participants, you will need to pay a workshop royalty fee. Please transfer the $50 royalty fee to Key Word Sign NSW within 2 weeks of your workshop being run. You can make this payment in the following two ways:

    • Direct Debit to Key Work Sign NSW (BSB: 06 2172; A/C: 1039 7875). Please write in the description section "WORKSHOP FEES" with your initial and surname and date of workshop (e.g. Workshop Fees J.Smith 01012012)

    • Cheque to Key Word Sign NSW. Post to Eleni Calligeros, PO Box 3936 Parramatta NSW 2124.

You will be issued a receipt once payment has been received. Workshop fees are GST exempt.

When is the next sign update?

Our 2018 updates will be announced soon!

What do I need to do after my first supervised workshop?

Please return the supervised workshop paperwork to Key Word Sign NSW via mail or email (committee@kswnsw.com). Make sure you keep a copy for your own records.

This paperwork will be recorded by KWS NSW and then forwarded to KWS Australia, who will issue you with a certificate.

What is the role of a sign tutor and when do I need one?

A sign tutor is a person who may help at a KWS Basic Workshop, in addition to a KWS Presenter at any basic workshop. Sign tutors may go on to become KWS presenters and being a sign tutor is great experience prior to undertaking KWS Presenter Training. A sign tutor should be available at a KWS Workshop when there are more than 15 participants. At times, participants who undertake Presenter Training may be asked to consolidate their skills by sign tutoring before progressing to their supervised workshop. See information on sign tutors in workshop resources for further information.