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20 Sep 2024

2025 RMIT Interpreter Scholarship Program Applications are now open for the 2025 RMIT Interpreter Scholarship Program. For 20 years, this program has helped more than 1,500 people gain certification with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Scholarships cover both program and student fees for eligible students enrolling in: Advanced Diploma: Arabic, Greek, Italian,...

20 Sep 2024

Let’s Talk about cancer – A learning Morning for Interpreters:   About this course: This course is for all Interpreters who would like to learn more about cancer. During the session, you will hear from professionals and interpreters servicing in the cancer space. This is an opportunity to learn more about cancer, cancer terminology, how...

11 Sep 2024

Newsletter

In this month’s edition: A Community Response to the Multicultural Framework Review CCL testing update: Igbo Be alert to scam emails Work with us: Armenian role-players Practitioner spotlight: Elaine Min Wu Industry news and upcoming events You are welcome to send in job notifications and professional development opportunities, or contribute a Practitioner Spotlight article and photos. Submit these to...

09 Sep 2024

Practitioner Spotlight

I came to Australia in 2011 and fell in love with this country during my two-year stay in Canberra. The serene environment, multicultural atmosphere, and warm people made me feel at home. Then I moved to Melbourne and lived with my cousin. Five years later, she became a mum of two beautiful kids, Emily and...

09 Sep 2024

Lung cancer screening will be implemented in Australia from July 2025. This research study aims to understand the needs of the workforce who provide care and support to culturally and linguistically diverse communities in preparation for program roll-out.  Researchers from the University of Melbourne, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Cancer Council Victoria, invite interpreters who provide interpreting services to take part in an interview...

06 Sep 2024

📣 Calling All Translators & Interpreters! Free Sessions Join Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT)‘s Meet & Greet Sessions to connect with fellow professionals in your language! Whether you’re looking to boost your network, find mentors, or just share stories, these sessions are the perfect opportunity. Session Dates: Starting from Sept 17th, 2024 Various...