Workshop

2 Day How to use a PODD workshop

Expand your Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) knowledge with this comprehensive two-day workshop, combining theory, practical activities and real-world strategies to support people with complex communication needs.
2 Day Workshop

About the workshop

This workshop is designed for speech pathologists, or anyone who wants to develop a more detailed understanding of PODD language organisation. This workshop includes information about selecting and customising PODD communication books, and participants are provided with a substantial workshop manual.

Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) is a means of selecting and organising symbols so that people with complex communication needs can connect with family members, friends and people they meet in everyday life.

This 2 Day PODD Introductory Workshop will be hosted by Amelia Edwards, one of Novita's speech pathology clinical leads and is a fantastic professional development opportunity, and provides such important, foundational information about working with individuals who use PODD.

Details

Upcoming workshops

July 2026 Workshops

Date: Monday 13 July and Tuesday 14 July 2026, 9:30am-5:00pm, both days

Location: NovitaTech, 31 Manton Street, Hindmarsh

Cost: $605.00 per person (including GST) – this includes the provision of the official workshop book, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on both days and a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.

Car Parking: Please do not use the car park in front of the store, as this is reserved for our retail customers. The Adelaide Entertainment Centre has $5.00 all day parking.

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September 2026 Workshops

Date: Monday September 28, and Tuesday September 29 2026, 9:30am-5:00pm, both days

Location: NovitaTech, 31 Manton Street, Hindmarsh

Cost: $605.00 per person (including GST) – this includes the provision of the official workshop book, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on both days and a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.

Car Parking: Please do not use the car park in front of the store, as this is reserved for our retail customers. The Adelaide Entertainment Centre has $5.00 all day parking.

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Who should attend?

This workshop is beneficial for anyone who is a PODD communication book partner, such as (but not limited to):

  • Speech Pathologists
  • Parents
  • Teachers
  • Therapists
  • Support workers

Benefits of attending

You will learn:

  • About the development of PODD language organisation
  • How to use direct access PODD communication books
  • How to select and customise PODD communication books
  • How to create an aided language learning environment
  • How to evaluate the implementation of any communication tool under the AARCH (Accessibility, Autonomy, Requirements, Competence, Habits) through the use of case studies and hands on practice

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I have to bring my own PODD communication book?

    No, there will be PODD books available for the practice sessions, and there will be a variety of PODD books on display for you to look at during breaks.

  • We use PODD on our tablet/iPad, not in book form, will this workshop still be relevant?

    The main focus of this workshop is for PODD communication books, however the ideas learnt can be transferred across to using with a PODD app on tablet or iPad.

  • Do I need a basic understanding of PODD to get the most out of this workshop?

    No prior knowledge is needed, just a desire to learn more about PODDs!

  • I already use a PODD with my child or client but want to get better at it – will this workshop still be useful?

    Even if you already use a PODD with your child or client, this workshop is a great opportunity to develop a more detailed understanding about PODD language organisation and how to support the implementation of a PODD communication book. This workshop is also a pre-requisite to enable further PODD training to be undertaken (e.g. 1 Day PODD Alternative Access Training).

  • How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

    Please email [email protected]

  • Do I have to attend this workshop before other workshops offered by Novita?

    The 2 Day How To Use A PODD Workshop is a prerequisite for undertaking other PODD training (e.g. 1 Day PODD Alternative Access Workshop, 5 Day Advanced PODD Workshop, etc.)