Breaking Barriers with Tactile Literacy

Empowering learners with braille literacy and tactile skills, Braille House offers educational courses designed to open doors to independence and lifelong learning.

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Braille for Print Users Course

This course is designed for print users who want to understand, read, or write Unified English Braille (UEB) by sight (not touch). The course can be completed in person at Braille House, via distance or via zoom or teams. 

The course is useful to individuals interested in understanding, reading or writing Unified English Braille, including:

  • Teachers and teacher aides,
  • Parents and relatives of braille reading children or adults, and
  • Carers and other health professionals.

Course Details

  • Certificate Course in Unified English Braille (UEB)
  • Duration: 10 weeks (on-site) or 16 weeks (distance mode)
  • Certificate of Completion issued upon satisfactory completion

Cost

  • $595.00 (incl. GST)
  • Includes all instruction, materials, and a manual
  • Payment options: upfront (EFTPOS or Direct Deposit) or instalments
  • Perkins machine hire (if required): $90.75* for 3 months

Coursework

  • Homework exercises submitted throughout the course
  • Exercises can be completed using:
    • Perky Duck (free software download)
    • Perkins machine (hire available)

Upcoming Course Dates

Commencing February 2026:

Monday commencing 2 February 2026 - 9.30pm-12.30pm, Mondays for 10 weeks. 

Tuesday commencing 3 February 2026 - 1.30pm-4.30pm, Tuesdays for 10 weeks.

Wednesday commencing 4 February 2026 - 1.30pm-4.30pm, Wednesdays for 10 weeks.

All dates have the option of attending in person at Braille House, or via Zoom or Teams. You can also enrol at anytime via distance learning to complete the course at your own pace. 

To enroll in the February dates, please fill out the included electronic form. Alternatively, you can download and complete the enrolment form below and return by 28 January 2026.

 Download Enrolment Form

Braille For Print Users Enrolment
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The personal information collected on this form will be used by Braille House for the purpose of processing your application and undertaking associated Braille House services. Your personal information will not be disclosed to any third party without your consent unless this is required or permitted by law. 

Future Courses 

If you are interested in completing the Braille for Print Users course and the scheduled dates do not suit, please phone 07 3848 5257 or submit an expression of interest.

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