News

09 Oct 2026

A new Recognised Practising Translator (RPT) pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages is now available. Developed in consultation with translators and language organisations, the pathway explains the training and evidence practitioners need to apply for a NAATI translation credential. It responds to growing demand for translation services, the need to address quality issues,...

30 Sep 2026

The Communicate Study Partnership has announced the release of four new episodes of the award-winning Ask the Specialist podcast created by A/Prof Vicki Kerrigan. The new episodes continue the podcast’s focus on supporting healthcare professionals to provide culturally safe care across the Northern Territory. This new series is based in Central Australia and features three...

08 Sep 2026

Newsletter

In this month’s edition: Victorian Premier’s Multicultural Gala Dinner 2026 Digital stamp update and future improvements NAATI welcomes Aichi Prefectural University Delegatio Practitioner spotlight: Ludmila Stern Industry news and upcoming events

04 Sep 2026

Help recognise excellence in interpreting and translating: Nominations for the Multicultural Community Medals – Interpreters and Translators Medal now open The interpreting and translating profession plays a vital role in ensuring people across communities can access justice, healthcare, education, government services and essential information in the language they understand.To celebrate these important contributions, nominations are...

03 Sep 2026

Practitioner Spotlight

Ludmila was born in Moscow, in the former USSR, into a multilingual and cosmopolitan family, and received an equally multilingual education. After migrating to Australia in 1979, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in French and Russian with First Class Honours at the University of New South Wales (1983), and later earned a PhD (2000)....