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Panel: A conversation between Australian authors and Chinese publishers

Listen to an enlightening panel discussion about the publication of Australian children’s books and their export to the Chinese market.

  • 17 May 2024
  • 17:30 - 20:00 AEST
  • 10 PD Points

Symposium: Australian children’s books: translation, publication and reception

This full-day symposium (catered) will explore various aspects of Australian children’s literature, from creation to publication, and from translation to reception.

  • 18 May 2024
  • 10:00 - 17:00 AEST
  • 20 PD Points

NEXPD: Introduction to Medical Terminology – Live Online Course (Mandarin)

In this course, you will learn the frequently used roots, prefixes, and suffixes of common medical terminology.

  • 01 Jun 2024 , 08 Jun 2024
  • 10:00 - 16:00 AEST
  • online
  • 40 PD Points

LMT: Translation Webinar

Organised by Language Master Trainer, this webinar will be presented by experienced NAATI-certified professional translator/interpreter Mr. Bo Ai, who will share valuable practical tips on translation. Topics include: what to prepare for translation, and how to tackle challenging content, especially in book translations.

  • 01 Jun 2024
  • 11:00 - 12:30 AEST
  • online
  • 10 PD Points

Federation University survey on video remote interpreting in post-Covid healthcare

Video remote interpreting in healthcare refers to accessing language interpreters via video to help with the communication between doctors and patients from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This research project aims at exploring the uses and perceptions of video remote interpreting by doctors, interpreters and language service managers.

  • 15 Jun 2024
  • 10 PD Points

Interactional Management Workshop

This workshop will provide knowledge, skills and strategies for how to best manage the flow of the communication when required. Learners will apply interaction management strategies in simulated scenarios.

  • 12 Aug 2024
  • 13:00 - 16:00
  • online
  • up to 20 (1.4) PD Points
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14 Jun 2023

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Recertification webinar

Aurélie Sheehan, NAATI Manager, Certification Policy and Development, discussed recertification in a Conversations podcast with All Graduates. It covers the most frequently asked questions, and you may find it useful in addition to reading the information on this page.  Key topics discussed: Overview of recertification (4:05 minutes)  Recertification requirements (11:22 minutes)  Logbook (14:55 minutes)  Reference letters (20:36 minutes)  Professional development (26:05...

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06 Jun 2023

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Recommended National Standards for Working with Interpreters in Courts and Tribunals

Published by the Judicial Council on Cultural Diversity (now the Judicial Council on Diversity and Inclusion). Second edition, March 2022.

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06 Jun 2023

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ASLIA Code of Ethics

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06 Jun 2023

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AUSIT Code of Ethics

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23 May 2023

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General Certification testing Current practitioners Digital stamps and ID CCL testing General General information What is a translator or interpreter? Translators deal with the written word. They translate written documents from one language to another. Interpreters deal with the spoken word or signed languages (such as Auslan). They interpret what each speaker is saying or signing into the other person’s...

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Casual Interpreters

2M Language Services

Job overview

2M Language Services has been appointed as Interpreter Service Provider for several Commonwealth and State Government agencies and corporate organisations and is seeking casual NAATI-certified interpreters in Victoria, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory to meet the increasing need for interpreter services. The 2M Team is hiring interpreters in these high-demand languages:

Victoria: Hakha Chin, Hindi, Karen, Khmer, Malay, Punjabi, Rohingya, S’gaw Karen, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese.

Queensland: Auslan, Burmese, Dari, Hazaragi, Karen, Korean, Nepali, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Somali, Swahili, Vietnamese.

Australian Capital Territory: Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Karen, Punjabi.

Working with 2M

As a casual interpreter at 2M, you will enjoy flexible and diverse onsite and remote work opportunities that suit your availability. You will have access to:

    • a supportive team who, as NAATI-certified interpreters themselves, understand your daily practice,
    • a creative work environment leveraging people, innovation and technology,
    • sponsored participation in industry events, and
    • ongoing free of charge training and continuous development opportunities through our 2M Academy platform at no cost to the interpreter.

How to apply

2M regularly offers interesting ongoing opportunities in 200+ languages and encourages interpreters in other states and all other languages to also apply.

Please register here by uploading your resume, NAATI certificate, and police certificate.

Translators and Interpreters (Freelance)

Polaron Language Services

Job overview

Polaron is a female-led, award-winning language services provider with offices in Australia, US, UK and Europe. We promote excellence in translation, interpreting and multicultural communication, with diverse communities at the heart of everything we do. We are in the process of expanding our pool of freelance language professionals and we would love to add your interpreting or translating expertise to our team’s capabilities. As a freelance practitioner with Polaron, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals.

We offer competitive compensation and a flexible working schedule to suit your availability.

Our core services include:
  • Interpreting and translation services
  • Plain English & Easy English
  • Typesetting & multimedia production
  • Linguistic Asset Management
  • Engagement strategies for multicultural communities

Position requirements

We are keen to hear from language professionals in any language pairs, especially:

  • Azeri (Azerbaijani)
  • Bari
  • Japanese
  • Burmese
  • Assyrian

How to apply

To join our panel, please email : alejandra.s@polaron.com.au or call on 1300 88 55 61 for
more information.

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