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22 Μαρ 2022

What is the survey about? Legal Literate is a plain English glossary app created by the Judicial Council on Cultural Diversity (JCCD) with the aim of assisting interpreters working with people with limited English proficiency in Australian courts and tribunals. The JCCD is considering updating Legal Literate and would like your thoughts and feedback about...

21 Μαρ 2022

We would like to thank all our candidates and staff for their efforts over the last few months as we have dealt with the increased COVID-19 case numbers throughout the country and the disruptions this has caused to NAATI testing. We are planning to re-open our offices and resume face-to-face testing in all states as...

15 Μαρ 2022

Interpreting during challenging times: building resilience and maintaining self-care  The Auckland University of Technology is conducting a study into how interpreters cope with challenges, build resilience, and maintain self-care.  All certified interpreters from Australia and New Zealand are invited to participate in this study which will take the form of a short questionnaire. Participation counts towards...

02 Μαρ 2022

DV-alert, Domestic and Family Violence Training, are holding a one-day Engaging with Interpreters online workshop on 17 March 2022. This is targeted at frontline workers who might need to engage with interpreters in the course of their work. The aim is to equip frontline workers with the knowledge and skills to engage effectively and safely...

02 Μαρ 2022

The University of Newcastle, University of New South Wales and Griffith University are conducting a study of interpreted communication in police interviews. Certified Interpreters in Mandarin and Spanish are invited to participate in this research study. You will receive a $100 Coles/Myer gift voucher for your time. Total participation time will be approximately three hours,...

02 Μαρ 2022

Video remote interpreting (VRI) has experienced a burst in popularity across several industries and is relied on every day for real-time communication. VRI connects two parties with an interpreter via internet video conferencing. This allows for remote interpreting which captures both what is said and the important body language component of communication. It is used...