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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...

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...