Upcoming training & events

Wed 21 Jan 2026

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (30 minutes)

An introduction to the hugely popular guide 'Developing and Using a Communication Book' (available on Ace Centre's website). Learn more about the purpose of this resource and how is can support you to meet the needs of a wide range of clients who may require communication books.

22 - 29 Jan 2026

2 x 3 hour sessions (1 week apart)

AAC & Literacy

Thu 12 Feb 2026

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)

AAC Assessment Tools (D)

26 Feb 2026 - 19 Mar 2026

2 x 3 hour sessions (3 weeks apart)

Develop your knowledge and skills to create personalised communication books using this illustrated guide. Find out who 'Developing and Using a Communication Book' is suitable for, how to select the appropriate Stage and discover how to use the templates in Boardmaker & Communicate In Print software packages to create an individualised resource.

Wed 4 Mar 2026

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (30 minutes)

Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support people using aided language and symbols to communicate.

Thu 5 Mar 2026

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM (30 minutes)

AAC & Literacy

26 Mar 2026 - 9 Apr 2026

2 x 3 hour sessions (3 weeks apart)

Look2Talk

22 - 29 Apr 2026

2x consecutive Wednesday mornings 9:00- 13:00

9 Jul 2026 - 6 Aug 2026

2x 3 hour sessions held 4 weeks apart

Understand the principles of the Pragmatics Profile for people who use AAC and how this valuable tool can be used to support the communication skill development of people who use AAC.

Wed 15 Jul 2026

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

AAC Assessment Tools (D)

Thu 20 Aug 2026

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (30 minutes)

Considering ways in which we can support others to support AAC users in the most effective ways.

3 - 17 Sep 2026

2 x 3 hour sessions (2 weeks apart)

AAC & Literacy

9 - 23 Sep 2026

2 x 3 hour sessions (2 weeks apart)

An overview of ways in which can can best support our AAC users in the classroom.

1 - 29 Oct 2026

2 x 3 hour sessions (4 weeks apart)

Explore ways in which AAC can be embedded into play activities.

4 Nov 2026 - 2 Dec 2026

2 x 3 Hours (4 weeks apart)

Develop your knowledge and skills to create personalised communication books using this illustrated guide. Find out who 'Developing and Using a Communication Book' is suitable for, how to select the appropriate Stage and discover how to use the templates in Boardmaker & Communicate In Print software packages to create an individualised resource.

Thu 10 Dec 2026

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

AAC Assessment Tools (D)

19 Jan 2027 - 16 Feb 2027

2x 3 hour sessions held 4 weeks apart

Understand the principles of the Pragmatics Profile for people who use AAC and how this valuable tool can be used to support the communication skill development of people who use AAC.