"Why does Auslan do that?" - Deaf Community Workshop with Darlene Thornton
"Why does Auslan do that?" - Deaf Community Workshop with Darlene Thornton takes place on Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 4:00 pm (GMT+10) at Ross House in Melbourne, VIC, and runs until 5:30 pm. Entry is free; the listing is on Events.
About this event
Darlene Thornton leads an interactive workshop exploring the hidden rules of Auslan space and movement. Participants discover why signs change over time without needing prior linguistics knowledge. The session focuses on everyday signing practices during National Week of Deaf People.
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"Why Does Auslan Do That?" workshop with Darlene Thornton as part of National Week of Deaf People Ever wondered why Auslan uses space, movement, face and body the way it does—or why some signs change over time? Join this relaxed, interactive workshop to explore the “hidden rules” of everyday signing. No linguistics knowledge needed—just bring your Auslan and curiosity. Its free - Deaf participants get priority; others go on a waitlist. Fri 25 Sept 4pm - 5:30pm (tickets close Wed 23 Sept).
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Details
- When
- Fri, 25 Sept 2026 · 4:00 pm (GMT+10) · until 5:30 pm
- Where
- Ross House
- Address
- 247-251 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Price
- Free
- Genre
- Cultural Events
Questions
- When is "Why does Auslan do that?" - Deaf Community Workshop with Darlene Thornton?
- Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 4:00 pm GMT+10.
- How much are tickets for "Why does Auslan do that?" - Deaf Community Workshop with Darlene Thornton?
- Entry is free.
- Where is "Why does Auslan do that?" - Deaf Community Workshop with Darlene Thornton?
- Ross House, 247-251 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne, VIC.
- Where can I buy tickets for "Why does Auslan do that?" - Deaf Community Workshop with Darlene Thornton?
- Tickets are sold on Events. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does "Why does Auslan do that?" - Deaf Community Workshop with Darlene Thornton end?
- It runs until 5:30 pm.