Community Auslan - "Voice Off" Practice - Term 1 - 2026

FREE

Are you interested in the challenge of another form of communication? Do you know a little Auslan? Are you learning Auslan? Are you fluent in Auslan? If you answered Yes to any of these questions please come along to our social monthly “Voice Off” event.

We welcome the Deaf Community, Hard of Hearing Community and the hearing community to come together and socialise. The Ballarat East Neighbourhood House will be hosting a Voice Off Session at the Sebastopol Library to support people wanting to communicate through Auslan (Australian Sign Language). As suggested in the “Voice Off” name this is a no-voice event.

Not sure you’re ready for the challenge? Come along to our Auslan Practice session, weekly at Barkly Square 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm on Thursdays (during school term). All levels welcome and voices are used to help clarify, support and encourage understanding of Auslan (FREE activity). 

The Ballarat East Neighbourhood House is also working with Auslan In the West to provide Deaf Awareness Training to the Ballarat Community (At cost activity).

Please ensure you have registered online for one or all of our Auslan focused activities.

Please be aware that this activity of hosted by volunteers. They are Auslan Enthusiasts and lifelong learners. However, they are not fluent and may use a variety of signs. Our volunteers are keen to learn more signs, adjust signs to community needs and further understand the culture of the language and people who use it. Feedback welcome.

10.00 am - 11.30 am, Saturdays (Last of each month)


Sebastopol Library Meeting room (181 Albert Street, Sebastopol)

28 February
28 March

COST: FREE

To find out more, visit the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House website.

Registration

Register for the term, but drop in when you like. You don't have to attend every session, welcome to come along whenever it suits.

Scroll down to register. For help, see our step-by-step guide to registering online.  

By registering for this class you are agreeing with the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Activity Terms and Conditions, including our Code of Conduct, Privacy Policy, Cancellation and Refund Policy and other important information.

Please note: All Ballarat East Neighbourhood House activities are for 18 years plus unless otherwise specified. Please contact us if you have any questions about this. 

Questions?

For any questions, please contact us. We are available from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Tuesdays to Fridays during school term.

  • Starts

    28th Feb 2026, Sat

  • Ends

    28th Mar 2026, Sat

  • Where

    Sebastopol Library

  • Facilitator

    Jane .

    • Friday, 27th Feb 2026 | 11:00 PM - 12:30 AM
    Friday, 27th Mar 2026 | 11:00 PM - 12:30 AM
    Name
    Ballarat East Neighbourhood House
    Email
    reception@ballarateastnh.org.au
    Phone
    0422 612 052

    The Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Activity Terms and Conditions can be found online. You will be asked to agree to these at the next step of your registration.


    The Terms and Conditions include important information such as our Code of Conduct, Privacy Policy and Cancellation and Refund Policy. Please make yourself familiar with these Terms and Conditions before registering for and attending our activities.


    You can also read and download all policies and procedures for the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House online, including the full Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Privacy Policy.

    The Cancellation and Refund Policies form part of the Activity Terms and Conditions which are available in full online.

    Cancellation Policy

    Ballarat East Neighbourhood House (BENH) reserves the right to cancel activities if the required minimum number of participants enrolled prior to the activity starting date is not met. A full refund will be given for payments received.

    In the case that the activity teacher is unable to attend due to illness or an unexpected change of circumstances, the class may be postponed to a later date or cancelled. If the class is postponed and the rescheduled date does not suit a participant, a refund may be requested.

    Refund Policy

    Fee refunds are not automatic and must be applied for in writing to the Manager.

    The following will be taken into account before a Refund is issued:

    • Approved fee refunds are only processed after the fees have been cleared through the bank account.
    • A student excluded, suspended, or expelled under a BENH/Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre/ Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre policy or procedure is not entitled to a refund (except where any Commonwealth or State legislation or code of practice provides otherwise).
    • Where the student ceases training of their own volition prior to the midway point of the program (defined as midway through unit completion, or midway through time period of course, whichever is the earlier), the maximum fee refund will be 50% of the total fee payment.
    • Where the student ceases training of their own volition after the midway point of the program as defined above, no refund is payable.
    • Refunds will not be issued after course commencement except in exceptional circumstances or where funding guidelines stipulate this requirement. In exceptional circumstances a participant may apply in writing for special consideration of a refund for the following bereavement, hospitalisation and/or unexpectedly having to assume carer’s responsibilities.
    • BENH will not issue refunds for a change in working hours; inconvenient travel; moving interstate; job change or change of career direction or change of mind.
    • Actual attendance in class by the student will not be considered when assessing a refund request.