Standards (with a capital 'S') are industry documents which provide a framework for essential requirements and procedures for services. They support consumer expectations of quality. The Draft for the new Australian Standard for Community Interpreting is open for comment.

Change is inescapable these days, and translating and interpreting not been excluded. Rachel Lai, a former project manager, offers some valuable tips on adjusting to change. Rachel is now working as an interpreter & lives in Brisbane.

Recertification requires practitioners to complete 120 hours of Professional Development and a minimum of Work Practice hours over the recertification period. What do I need to do?

Recertification is an important part of professional certification. NAATI now requires translators and interpreters to demonstrate their commitment and competency by completing minimum requirements for work practice and undergoing regular training. We've created new guides to help you with recertification.