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"To be a professional interpreter also means being a professional. It means that we form part of a great, if sometimes less than coherent, community of practice"
"To be a professional interpreter means that you join the family of other interpreters, wherever they work, whomever they work for.That means that some things need to be changed by groups, such as professional associations, campaign groups, and PR teams. While we are each responsible to join and reflect the values of the interpreting community, the community needs to work as a unit to help bring about precisely the kinds of changes in how interpreting is valued..."
Excerpts from this new publication by Jonathan Downie
"Being a Successful Interpreter; Adding Value and Delivering Excellence"
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Anna Vost and her husband Damien have welcomed their new daughter Maggie Helen Welch into the world! ASLIA Victoria sends our congratulations on your new bundle of joy.
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Read the latest updates from the NAATI INT Project. This edition includes an update on the proposed certification model, some feedback on universal recertification; and an update on the progress with keyboard translator assessment.
Click here to read more.
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NAATI Media Release - NAATI is introducing new scheduled testing. Click here to read more.
Media Release - "Boosting Language Services for all Victorians": The Andrews Labor Government will undertake an independent review of its interpreters and translators to ensure Victorians have the support they need when accessing government services. Click here to read more.
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Auslan Interpreters Reject Proposed New Pay and Conditions.
Read this article from Professionals Australia here.
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Exciting Update from Deaf Victoria
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What's on at VDEI in 2016.
Find out by clicking here.
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ASLIA Victoria President Julie Judd congratulates the British Deaf Association on their 125th Anniversary.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
The DC-S Case Study Session that was scheduled for 2nd August, 7-9pm at JMLC has been cancelled due to lack of interest.
We have many exciting PDs coming up in the coming months. Check our Facebook page or the national website for more information. Make sure you register to avoid disappointment.
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ASLIA and state branches are facilitating an information session on Thursday 4th August from 6.30 to 9 pm at the JML Centre at Vicdeaf - 3/340 Albert St East Melbourne. This event will also be live streamed. Niki Baras from Professionals Australia will present to interpreters about the work of PA and current issues facing the industry.
Questions will be taken on notice prior to the event. Send your questions to info@asliavic.com.au
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Deafblind Victorians proudly presents
Dr. Nobuyuki Takahashi
President of the Japanese Federation of Deafblind
Doctor of Engineering Teacher at Matsuyama school of the Blind.
Dr. Takahasi will present on:
‘Welfare for the Deafblind in Japan’
When: Friday 12th August 2016
Where: Ross House, 4th floor, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm Presentation
3pm to 4pm Chat and Refreshments
RSVP: Before Friday 5th August 2016
Places are limited so please book early.
Email: deafblindadvocacy@gmail.com
DBV would like to thank ADBC for their support of this event.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to register for this most informative and invaluable workshop:
Prevention and protection in stalking situations
Stalking is a common phenomenon with research indicating that over 20% of Victorians are subjected to harassment at some stage of their life.
National and international studies have shown that those working with mental health clients are particularly vulnerable to this form of harassment.
However, there are ways to reduce the risks of victimisation through relatively simple preventative and management strategies.
This workshop will provide a brief overview of the literature on stalking and on various types of stalkers.
This will be followed by discussion on the risks associated with stalking, both in general and those relevant to specific stalking types.
Recommendations for organisational policy in terms of prevention and management, as well as considerations for personal protection, will be discussed in detail.
Presenter:
Dr Rachel MacKenzie is a senior clinical and forensic psychologist with Forensicare, and also works with stalking victims in private practice. She has published extensively on the topic of stalking, conducts training nationally and internationally, and is the lead author of the Stalking Risk Profile: Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Stalkers (SRP).
Date Thursday 25 August 2016
Time 9:30am-12:30pm
Venue- The Paul Mullen Centre
505 Hoddle Street Clifton Hill
Cost $165 including GST
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More PDs and Events are listed on the ASLIA Website Events Page
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AUSIT National Mini-conference 2016 – Monash University (Caulfield)
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS EXTENDED to 31 JULY
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES on 31 JULY!
More information available here.
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Exciting Announcement!
On the 3rd – 5th August 2017 will be an international interpreters and translator’s conference in Brisbane. This Federation of Interpreters and Translators (FIT) Conference, is unique in the way that ASLIA (Queensland) and AUSIT are working together to organise it and it will be the first time that Sign Language Interpreting will be included. There will be numerous streams within the conference, and one stream will be dedicated purely to Sign Language Interpreting.
We need your assistance! A call for papers is open, and we need Sign Language Interpreting abstract submissions by the 1st October 2016.
The emphasis of the FIT Congress 2017 will be on issues relating to disruption and diversification in all the fields of translation and interpreting. The 2017 Congress will highlight the impacts of technology, globalisation, policy and economic change on the delivery of language services, with specific streams for indigenous and sign languages, interpreting in conflict zones, community interpreting and translation, and literary translation. Presenting at the FIT Congress 2017 offers a valuable opportunity to meet members of the Translation and Interpreting professionals, academics, service providers and other stakeholders.
FIT invites all those interested – practitioners, academics, students, agencies, software makers and policy makers, accreditation bodies, and buyers of services -to submit your proposal in an English word document or a video in Auslan or International Sign Language.
For more information please head to http://www.fit2017.org/
If you have any questions please feel free to email Kahli Timms (ASLIAQ President) at president@asliaqld.org
An introduction video is available in Auslan and International Sign Language here – https://youtu.be/VCGdm_WZesg
Please share to all your networks!
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Call for translators to support WASLI
WASLI is looking for dedicated translators who are willing to support our organisation. Our aim is to serve the global community of all concerned by sign language interpreting. At the moment most of our documents are in English. We are aware that this leaves some of the regions we represent at a disadvantage. In order to solve this, WASLI wishes to offer news and information in multiple languages.
Click here to read more.
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INTERPRETING LITERATURE & RESOURCES
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Is Sign Language Interpreting Ready for an Uber-like Approach?
Traditional models of sign language interpreter referral are going head-to-head with technology as the digital realm’s innovation and sophistication foster the creation of out-of-the-box solutions for providing access. Read this case-in-point.
The Whole Picture: Why Academic ASL Exposure Matters to Sign Language Interpreters
Ben Bahan presented The Whole Picture: Why Academic ASL Exposure Matters to Sign Language Interpreters at StreetLeverage – Live 2016 | Fremont. His presentation examines the challenges in exposing sign language interpreters to academic ASL due to limited representation in journals and academic environments.
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ALL Teaching Interpreting Media (TIM) Videos Now Downloadable!
If you are a regular user of Teaching Interpreting Media, we have recently upgraded our webpage. Everything you like about the collection remains the same, including the search function. A benefit of the new site is that you can now download ALL videos from TIM including TerpTalks!
Teaching Interpreting Media includes 3 collections: ASL Narratives, Specialty Settings, and TerpTalks. Check out all of them today!
Teaching Interpreting Media link: http://www.interpretereducation.org/tim/
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