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It has been a busy time for ASLIA Victoria during January. The TISLR workshop was a great day for interpreters to refresh or gain further knowledge about the linguistic elements of Auslan. It was terrific to see interpreters attend.
The committee partnered with the Victorian Deaf Education Institute (VDEI) to provide a workshop for Educational Interpreters on January 21st. The valuable assistance of VDEI enabled 29 interstate participants, with a further 29 people attending in person for the opportunity to gain further knowledge from video presentations by Maree Madden and Debra Russell. Jen Blyth and I also presented in person, providing strategies for interpreting challenging subject terminology. We have received positive feedback from attendees and we're thrilled that our colleagues from WA and TAS were also able to participate.
"just wanted to congratulate you and ASLIA on a fantastic PD yesterday. I know myself and the Sunshine crew found it very helpful and can't wait to put all our new tips and knowledge into practice.
Many thanks again on a wonderful job"
Video presentations from the workshop will be available to interpreters as captioned webinars for purchase on the new ASLIA website aslia.com.au in the coming weeks.
The new ASLIA website now has the capacity to accept registrations and payments online for PD events and has a "store" so interpreters can purchase resources such as webinars and publications all in one place! Many thanks to the work of Neil Ray at ASLIA for the countless hours he has dedicated to the association.
Several special interest groups have met and made plans for the coming year. This includes Mental Health, Parents of Deaf Children's Forum, the 30 year anniversary planning committee, Deaf Interpreting, Deafblind Interpreting and Interpreter Trainers. Thank you to all involved for your passion and commitment.
I attended the "Westies" interpreter gathering on Saturday 16th January. The "Westies" are an informal group of interpreters who meet monthly in Altona. It was terrific to see so many people attend for a breakfast chat. I was able to update the group on the work and plans for ASLIA Vic in 2016 and beyond.
We were pleased to receive news of a successful grant application, with the Deafness Foundation awarding ASLIA Vic $4,200 to cover some of the costs for PD events and webinars planned for this year.
We are looking forward to our next event - the Sign Karaoke night on Friday February 5th - a social event for interpreters and the Deaf community, proudly partnering with Auslan Stage Left to raise funds which will enable ASLIA Victoria to conduct more valuable PD events for interpreters. Spread the word!
The plans for 2016 are numerous and we will keep members updated via email, the new website, and on our Facebook page. Please ensure you have registered on the new website and your details are up to date.
Feel free to contact the committee at info@asliavic.com.au with any feedback, suggestions or to offer your assistance - we would love to have your involvement in developing the interpreting industry in Victoria.
I look forward to your engagement with ASLIA Victoria in 2016. Our next committee meeting is on Thursday 4th February at 6pm -Vicdeaf, level 3, 340 Albert St East Melbourne. All ASLIA members are most welcome to attend.
Julie Judd
President, ASLIA Vic
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VDEI Interpreting In Educational Settings Workshop 21st January
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IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
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Just a reminder that the membership cycle follows the financial year and is from July 1st to June 30th of the following year.
Make sure your details are up to date by logging into the ASLIA website
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See the latest WASLI news here.
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In this new section, every edition we would like a member to introduce themselves, preferably in Auslan on you can submit a summary in English. This is a great way to become familiar with some of your colleagues.
This edition, we have Daniel Hately introducing himself and his interesting role at Vicdeaf. Enjoy.
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Congratulations to Lu Howley-Stock and her partner Damian on the arrival of Sullivan on the 2nd January, weighing 3.35kg. All are doing well. ASLIA Victoria wishes you all the best.
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Congratulations to ASLIA Vic member Brenda McKinty on gaining a George Alexander Foundation Scholarship for 2 years to further her studies.
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Auslan Connections are providing on Interpreting in the Federal and Family Circuit Courts on Monday 22nd February, via livestream.
The presenter is Della Goswell.
More information here.
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ASLIA WA ran a workshop on revalidation in November last year. This workshop was filmed and is available here.
Don't miss this opportunity to find out about the revalidation process.
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Interpreters Needed for RMIT Focus Group
RMIT Translating and Interpreting is conducting a research project looking into the connections between personality traits and decision-making in translating and interpreting. They are seeking volunteers to participate in a focus group, which entails attending our city campus in Melbourne CBD for 1.5 hrs (for those who reside in regional Victoria or other states, alternative arrangements can be made). Participating in this activity is eligible for PD points for revalidation.
The focus group activity involves a brief orientation and an online questionnaire that you will be asked to fill in onsite. The questionnaire is anonymous and there is no tracking mechanism to identify who completed it. All data collected will be kept strictly confidential.
If you are interested in taking part or have questions, please email project officer Ms Ya-Ping Kuo at ya-ping.kuo@rmit.edu.au
Thank you in advance for your time and support for applied research in translating and interpreting.
Yours sincerely,
Chief investigator: Sedat Mulayim (Translating and Interpreting)
Co-investigator: Merv Jackson (Psychology)
Co-investigator: Miranda Lai (Translating and Interpreting)
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Deafness Cognition and Language Research Centre
NEW! MSc in Language Sciences with specialisation in Sign Language and Deaf Studies. More information here.
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Gallaudet are running several online courses. Click here for more information.
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From our UK colleagues: ASLI Conference 2016 - Call for Abstracts
Dear Colleagues
The Association of Sign Language Interpreters (ASLI) is hosting a two-day conference for all sign language interpreter practitioners and their colleagues, to be held on 1st and 2nd October 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Stephenson Quarter, Hawthorn Square, Forth Street, Newcastle. NE1 3SA, ENGLAND.
The theme for conference is "Language and Culture: Strengthening the Foundations, Reinforcing the Future".
The scientific committee invites you to submit proposals for presentations and workshops that will engage participants who are at the start of their professional careers and those who have many years’ experience. The conference provides the ideal opportunity to present your research, experience and discus the latest developments in the field of Sign Language Interpreting.
Full details of the call for papers can be found at https://www.asli.org.uk/conferences/2016
For further information or to submit a proposal please email: scientific@asli.org.uk
Regards
Robert Skinner
On behalf of the Scientific Committee
Association of Sign Language Interpreters (UK)
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MASTER OF TRANSLATION & INTERPRETING STUDIES
Are you a Macquarie University graduate who has completed your Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) of Auslan-English Interpreting and are thinking about further study at Masters level? Students who have successfully completed their PG Dip will be able to apply for the Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies (MTIS) program from 2016.
More information available here.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to register for this very popular and informative workshop:
Dealing with angry hard to like clients
This workshop is suitable for anyone who comes into contact with angry and aggressive people that they find challenging.
It is appropriate for;
reception staff,
customer service staff,
council staff,
health workers,
support workers
and mental health clinicians.
It will cover anger and aggression, what is difficult behaviour, techniques for dealing with difficult people, and looking after yourself and others afterwards.
David Willshire is a clinical and forensic psychologist and a Principal Psychologist at Forensicare with over 20 years’ experience working in the forensic mental health field.
Anthea Lemphers is Chief Psychologist at Forensicare, with many years’ experience working in the forensic mental health field.
Friday 18 March 2016
9.30am-1pm
Venue- The Paul Mullen Centre 505 Hoddle Street Clifton Hill
Cost $165 including GST
To register, please visit: Forensicare.vic.gov.au/training
Forensicare – Professional Development and Training
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RID have several Webinars available, you can access them for free through Youtube. More information here.
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A great way to support the work of ASLIA Vic and to have a night of fun!
RSVP has been extended to Wednesday 3rd February.
Please register at: https://aslia.com.au/event/sign-karaoke/
We look forward to seeing you there!
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ASLIA Vic is turning 30!
Watch this Space
ASLIA Victoria is will be Celebrating 30 Years in 2016. There will be a special event in May so watch this space for more details to come. If you would like to be involved in organising this event please contact info@asliavic.com.au. We are also collecting photos and footage for the past 30 years, if you have any photos or video or memorabillia that you would be willing to share or lend please contact info@asliavic.com.au
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The Sound of Music will be Auslan interpreted on Wednesday 13th July at 7.30pm.
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INTERPRETING LITERATURE & RESOURCES
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Towards Recovery: Hope, Innovation, Co-Design
Organised by VICSERV, the peak body representing community managed mental health services in Victoria, the Towards Recovery conference is shaping up to be one of Australia’s most significant mental health events in 2016.
The Conference Committee is calling for submissions for concurrent sessions that showcase research or evidence based best practices that support positive outcomes for people with a mental illness or support their carers, both in supporting them and looking after themselves.
We are looking for submissions that focus on better outcomes for consumers, carers, staff and/or organisations under the conference key concepts:
- Hope and recovery
- Innovation
- Co-design
- Peer-led
- Transformation
- Empowerment/rights
We want to hear from mental health practitioners in community or clinical settings, consumers, carers and peer workers.
More information, including abstract submission and registrations details, are available on the conference website. You can also contact the Conference Team at conference@vicserv.org.au or by calling (03) 9519 7000.
More information here.
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News from the UK
Home Office interpreters threaten boycott over pay cut
Immigration services could be disrupted if mass action by up to 2,000 interpreters goes ahead in January. Read about it here. For the follow up article, click here.
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Watch Jemina's explanation about this book on youtube.
This book will soon be available to borrow from the ASLIA Vic library. Please email info@asliavic.com.au for more information.
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Do you have a question or an issue that you would like to discuss or get colleagues opinions on? Please send them to info@asliavic.com.au
Please let us know if you would prefer to remain anonymous.
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