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21 Oct 2024

The National Ageing Research Institute and MINDSET study team are providing specialist online dementia training for interpreters to improve cognitive assessment for dementia of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. The MINDSET training familiarises interpreters with all aspects of dementia and its impact on cognitive and linguistic ability; explains the tools used to...

16 Oct 2024

About the event This event is for translators and interpreters (T&Is), working with LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers can present different challenges which require a specific skill set. This population faces unique vulnerabilities: many have fled their home countries due to persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, only to encounter new challenges...

09 Oct 2024

Newsletter

In this month’s edition: NAATI Stakeholder Engagement Interpreters and Translators Medal sponsored by NAATI Conversations: Translation and Interpreting Podcast with Magdalena Rowan Practitioner spotlight: Guofeng Zheng Industry news and upcoming events Got job openings or professional development opportunities to share? You are welcome to send in job notifications and professional development opportunities, or contribute a Practitioner Spotlight article and photos....

08 Oct 2024

Ananda Training & Consultancy and RMIT University are inviting Persian speaking LGBTIQA+ community members to be involved in the development of LGBTIQA+ terminology resources for translators and interpreters. We are seeking individuals who speak the following languages to attend a workshop on Persian LGBTIQA+ terminology: ◆ Farsi ◆ Dari The event will be held on...

08 Oct 2024

Practitioner Spotlight

I began my translation journey at Macquarie University, where both mentors and challenges profoundly shaped my path. One mentor who had a significant impact on me was Prof. Haidee Kotze. Known for her rigorous marking, she set high standards, but her support was readily available if you sought it. This blend of strictness and guidance...

23 Sep 2024

The Multicultural Community Medals celebrate the people and organisations who continuously strive to make NSW a harmonious place for everyone. The winners are recognised for their outstanding leadership, innovation and community connection. They are the change makers, the thought leaders, working tirelessly behind the scenes to shape a harmonious NSW. Next year NAATI is sponsoring the Interpreters and...