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国際耳の日 WORLD HEARING DAY 2021

We welcome everyone to this unique opportunity to learn introductory Japanese Sign Language skills and develop an undertanding of the Japanese deaf community.

In this workshop you will learn:

• JSL Alphabet
• How to sign your name
• Self Introduction
• Greetings/ Key Phrases

About our Guest Speaker: Ms. Chikako Hara

Ms. Hara was born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture in Japan. She was born deaf and has lived as a deaf person her whole life. She attended a deaf school for primary school, then transitioned to a mainstream school for her highschool years. Ms. Hara has visited Australia many times over the course of the last decade, and Brisbane has been her home for the past 5 years. Ms. Hara is exceptionally educated holding a Diploma of Auslan and Cert IV in Massage Therapy, both which she studied in Australia. Ms. Hara is fluent in JSL, Auslan, Japanese and English.

Event Details:

13 March 9:30am - 11:30am

Brisbane City Square Library

266 George St, Brisbane City, QLD 4000

This is a Covid Safe event and will comply with all Government Rules.

Ticket availability is subject to change.

Enquiries:

Have a question? Please contact the event host via the eventbrite conntact form.

Sponsorship:

Please contact the event host for sponsorship of future events. Thank you.

This event is proudly supported by the JET Alumni Association (JETAA) Qld.