Friday Pre-Conference Activities

Want to squeeze every last drop out of your ANC weekend? Come along to any of our Friday workshops or social events, there is something for everyone!

🔑Registrations Desk🔑
Open from 11am until 5pm Friday

Social and Networking Events

Social Events are open to friends, family and community!

🐬Dolphin Cruise🐬- 12:00pm
Meet some new colleagues or bring along a friend for this cruise around beautiful Corio Bay. The cruise departs from the Geelong waterfront, a 15min walk from Nyaal Banul

Interpreters in Educational Settings Workshop – 12pm-4pm

• Examine the interpreter’s role in supporting meaning in classroom settings
• Analyse how linguistic choices impact deaf students’ understanding and participation
• Apply Constructed Action (CA) and Constructed Dialogue (CD)
• Adjust linguistic strategies to improve clarity in classroom interpreting

• A clearer understanding of the interpreter’s active role in shaping meaning
• Insight into how specific linguistic choices directly influence deaf students’ comprehension and participation
• Practical awareness of how ineffective interpreting choices can create barriers to learning, engagement, and confidence
• The ability to intentionally apply Constructed Action (CA) to visually represent actions, processes, and concepts for deeper understanding
• The ability to use Constructed Dialogue (CD) to clearly convey speaker perspectives
• Improved skills in deciding when and how to use CA and CD strategically to enhance clarity

• Explore practical uses of AI and digital tools in educational interpreting
• Consider how these tools may support Deaf student access across subject areas
• Examine risks, limits, and ethical questions
• Practise making student-centred decisions about when and how to use these tools

• Awareness of practical ways AI and digital tools can be integrated into educational interpreting to support preparation, delivery, and review
• Understanding of how different tools can enhance Deaf students’ access to content across a range of subject areas
• Insight into selecting tools that align with student language preferences, learning needs, and classroom contexts
• Ability to identify the benefits and limitations of AI tools, including accuracy, lag, and contextual misunderstandings
• Critical understanding of ethical considerations, such as confidentiality, data privacy, and the interpreter’s professional responsibility
• Practical experience in evaluating when AI tools add value vs. when they may hinder communication
• Strategies for making student-centred decisions that prioritise access, inclusion, and learning outcomes

This workshop will be held at Deakin Universities waterfront campus. Room details will be provided via email closer to the date.

Allies and First Nations Workshop – 2pm-4pm

Topic: Blak Auslan An interactive workshop exploring Blak Deaf identity, culture, and communication through Auslan signs with Joanna Agius

Participants will:

• learn how culture influences visual language, connection, and inclusive communication practices.
• Gain understanding of Blak Deaf culture and experiences 
• Learn culturally respectful communication strategies 
• Build awareness of inclusive and accessible practices 
• Develop practical Auslan and visual communication skills

Learner takeways:

• Blak Deaf identity and community 
• Blak Auslan signs and communication 
• Cultural respect and inclusion 
• Challenges and representation of Deaf Aboriginal people 
• Interactive Auslan activities and discussion 

This workshop will be held at Nyaal Banyul.

Interpreter Trainer Network – 12pm-4pm

More information coming soon!

Deaf Interpreter Catch-Up – 3pm-5pm

More information coming soon