Jane Hatch is a CODA and a Teacher of the Deaf from Queensland. She is a Paraprofessional Auslan Interpreter and was a member of the curriculum writing team for The Australian Curriculum: Languages – Auslan. Jane has taught Deaf and hard of hearing (H0H) students at primary and secondary schools in both Queensland and London and in 2008 established Auslan as a language option for hearing and Deaf/HoH students at Kedron State High School, including the Certificate II in Auslan for Year 10 students. Jane currently divides her time between working as a Project Officer for the Queensland Department of Education and Training’s Auslan Project and raising twin boys with another boy due in June.
Upcoming Events
Living and learning with Assistive technology
- November 5, 2018 - November 6, 2018
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This two day course will provide participants with the opportunity to hear from keynote presenters as well as break off into streams that focus on deaf hard of hearing students/clients, blind and low vision students/clients.
- November 5, 2018 - November 6, 2018
Growing Small Talk into Big Ideas: Advancing Listening and Spoken Language Outcomes through Family-Centred Practice
- November 8, 2018 - November 9, 2018
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join this engaging session to explore how auditory verbal practitioners, speech-language pathologists, special educators, and early intervention practitioners can apply research on the importance of parent talk to meet the needs of the families of children who are deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) they serve. Evidence-based practices and developmentally appropriate activities aimed at building listening and spoken language (LSL) skills for young children who are DHH will be identified.
- November 8, 2018 - November 9, 2018
SCIC - Preserving Residual Hearing Seminar
- November 20, 2018
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The SCIC Cochlear Implant Program will be hosting a research seminar focusing on preserving residual hearing of cochlear implant recipients. Dr Catherine Birman and Dr WaiKong Lai will present on the latest techniques to preserve hearing during implantation. Audiologist Nick Baulderstone will outline the process of fitting hybrid electro-acoustic devices.
- November 20, 2018
When Sally meets Harry, audiological testing of complex children
- November 30, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
In this course you will gain an understanding of Autistic spectrum disorder, red flags and challenges to look for, screening tools to inform discussions with family or caregivers, as well as tips and strategies for discussing results and further investigation.
- November 30, 2018
2019: Auslan 1 - An Introduction
- February 11, 2019 - February 13, 2019
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this three day workshop participants will engage in interactive and fun activities to learn how to communicate using Auslan.
- February 11, 2019 - February 13, 2019