About this event
The Auslan Teachers Conference 2025 is a landmark event bringing together educators, researchers, and industry leaders.
As the first event of its kind in Australia, the conference will be a closed industry gathering for Auslan teachers from TAFEs and RTOs, as well as small business owners and representatives from community organisations.
The program will feature keynote presentations, Deaf-led workshops, networking opportunities, exhibitor showcases, and a celebratory closing-night dinner – plus much more!
Conference Program
Keynote presenter – Professor Adam Schembri
Professor Adam Schembri is a Professor of Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics and Communication at the University of Birmingham, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge in sociolinguistics, language and gesture, and linguistic diversity. Professor Schembri has undertaken years of research focusing on the linguistics of sign languages, especially Australian Sign Language (Auslan) and British Sign Language (BSL).
Keynote presenter – Dr. Breda Carty AO
Doctor Breda Carty AO is an Adjunct Fellow at Macquarie University with many years' experience as a teacher of the deaf and in developing resource materials about the Deaf community, culture and history. She was one of the pioneers of the Deaf Studies field in Australia, and regularly delivers presentations and community workshops on these topics.
The cost of this event ranges from $150 to $250 with additional charges for functions.
For more information, please contact atc@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.
Please note: This is a closed event for invited Auslan educators, industry professionals, and organisation representatives only.