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25 يونيو 2021

Still unsure whether to join AUSIT? There’s never been a better time to join – here’s why. AUSIT is currently offering a 45% reduction in membership fees, to ease the burden on translators and interpreters who may be suffering financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The new rates for the coming year are: Ordinary Members:   ...

21 يونيو 2021

Research Study:  Interpreting in Confrontational Settings – Challenges, Strategies and Ethical Considerations Dear Interpreter, Researchers at UNSW Sydney are conducting a research project about the way in which confrontational situations affect the work of interpreters in Australia. They are looking for practising interpreters who want to take part in this research and who are: Over...

03 يونيو 2021

The Victorian Government has advised that interpreters that visit healthcare settings are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccines are free, safe and voluntary – the more people who are vaccinated, the greater the protection for those vaccinated and the whole community.  Vaccination clinics are available in convenient locations across Victoria. Depending on your age, you will...

02 يونيو 2021

Interested in a Career as an Interpreter? About the Program The NSW Government, in conjunction with TAFE NSW, is offering scholarships to residents of NSW to undertake an accredited interpreting course to gain a Statement of Attainment in Interpreting Skills through TAFE NSW. Successful course graduates will be eligible to become Recognised Practicing Interpreters with...

26 مايو 2021

Expression of Interest Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) is offering paid positions to bilingual individuals to create podcasts of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) Queenslanders living with a disability. We are seeking Arabic, Sudanese Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Samoan, Persian, Dari and Hazaragi speakers for this round. Podcast training will be provided. Direct or...