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ASLIA Victoria Out & About September 2015
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In this issue:

  • Kyle Miers: Interpreting Services and the NDIS
  • 'Domestic Violence and Interpreting'  National Forum
  • 'Why interpreting matters"
  • Meet your new committee
  • AUSIT News
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Upcoming Events
  • Interpreting Literature
  • Volunteer opportunities
VALE DEB LUMMIS
Sadly our interpreter colleague Deb Lummis passed way on Saturday 29th August. On behalf of ASLIA Vic members we offer our deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Deb.
Kyle Miers
CEO Deaf Australia
Presentation to ASLIA Vic 10th September 2015
JML Centre Vicdeaf, East Melbourne.
“Interpreting Services and the NDIS”
 
Kyle is a member of the NDIA CEO’s Forum group and Chief Executive Officer of Deaf Australia. Kyle outlined the following information that may be of value to members regarding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
  • Bilateral agreements between the federal government and state governments in relation to the NDIS have yet to be finalized
  • Changes will occur to service provision for people with a disability (including deaf people). Historically service provider organisations received block funding from government agencies. The NDIS aims to change this system to one where individualized packages will be provided directly to people with a disability in a package.
  • There are currently 8 trail sites for the NDIS around Australia. The roll out areas for 2016 will possibly be decided in December 2015.
  • Deaf people will be eligible to funds in order to ensure that the community involvement and social aspects of lifestyle are accessible. The funds for the NDIS do not cover services relating to education or employment directly.
  • Service providers will be effected in relation to how they provide their core business
  • Interpreters may be asked by deaf people to interpret in non traditional areas – i.e. negotiating purchases in stores, attending community courses, family meetings, weekend ‘hobby’ type courses, recreational activities and at clubs or groups within the community.
  • Deaf people in trial sites who receive an NDIS support should inform NABS that they have an individual package.
  • Depending on bilateral agreements interpreting service provision through agencies servicing hospitals/medical appointments may change.
  • Concerns that interpreters may need to be aware of involve the following:
    • How are interpreters sourced/ procured through the NDIS
    • Quality of service provision
    • Pricing of interpreter services
    • Rural and remote support
  • Interpreting and translating provision comes under the “Interpret/ translate” support cluster within the NDIS fund. Interpreting services and freelance interpreters must register with NDIS and register as “Interpret/ translate” support cluster staff in order to provide services to NDIS clients.
  • The NDIA Act outlines that if a client does not arrive at an appointment payment will not be made to the interpreter
  • NDIS clients can ask an agency (case management agency) to manage their package or can self manage, or can adopt to mix both approaches.
  • Interpreters may need to consider if they wish to work direct for the NDIS or an umbrella organization providing services to the NDIS.
  • The qualifications of interpreters providing services to the NDIS are unspecified, i.e. at this stage NAATI qualifications are not mandated. This may mean that practitioners could be hired without the requirement of a NAATI accreditation. Although NDIS will request each registering interpreter/ translator to list their ‘experience’ during the registration process.
  • The NDIS will not pay for travel time of interpreters
  • Pricing has been determined (for NSW, Vic and Tas):
    • Telephone/video interpreting $83.97 per hour
    • Auslan or Signed English Training (unsure what this actually means) $115.46 per hour
    • Interpreting and Translating $117.35 per hour
  • The trend of demand outstripping supply for interpreter practitioners will dramatically worsen. 
ASLIA Victoria wishes to thank Kyle Miers for providing us with the current situation and the decisions that may effect interpreting provision with the roll out of the NDIS. If there are any concerns about NDIS, please email Kyle at kyle.miers@deafau.org.au.
 

The video recording of this session can be viewed by clicking these links:
ASLIA Vic - Guest Speaker Kyle Miers 10/9/15 - PART 1
 
ASLIA Vic - Guest Speaker Kyle Miers 10/9/15 - PART 2
 
'Domestic Violence and Interpreting’ National forum
By Mark Quinn
On the 24th & 25th of September 2015 the ‘Domestic Violence and Interpreting’ National forum was held in Melbourne-Organised by the Translation and Interpreting program at Monash University. Both Melissa Lowrie and I were asked to present on behalf of Deaf Victoria and ASLIA Vic to give a Deaf and Auslan Interpreter perspective on this very topic.
This happened to coincide with the new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s announcement that $100 million dollars would be allocated towards programs and services to combat DV (domestic violence) in Australia. Melissa presented on DV and what it means for Deaf people and the ways that Deaf people have been mistreated or abused by partners or other family members and the implications for Deaf people with language barriers and other ways they may or have been taken advantage of.
The focus of my presentation was interpreting in DV contexts whether it be home visits, police, or court or interpreting for support services and follow up appointments in the aftermath of such events and how we as interpreters manage and cope with these situations as they arise. Consideration was given to various forms of RP (reflective practice) and or the use of DCS (Demand Control Schema). The purpose here was to encourage interpreters to consider the potential psychological as well as the physical challenges that could arise when working in these contexts and I also shared a few anecdotes of situations that I have experienced in my interpreting career and how I managed those challenges. I also touched on the cultural and linguistic challenges that can and do occur within the legal justice framework between Deaf people and those imposing the rule of law, whether that be police officers, judges or legal counsel. Through my research on this topic something which peaked my interest was the notion of neutrality or impartiality (key tenets in our COE’s). Interpreters reflecting on their use of signs, body language and facial expression, posing the question ‘Do you demonstrate judgement on your face when interpreting for a client who is accused for committing an offence?’ The reason why I raise this is because I have had deaf individuals in the past tell me “I can usually tell when the interpreter is judging me by the way they look at me when they are interpreting, and I prefer not to have those interpreters who interpret in this way”. I would love to have further discourse around interpreters reflecting upon how their judgement of the situation or context impacts the deaf client by either consciously or unconsciously expressing judgement on their faces whilst interpreting a serious allegation being put to a client. It is often times like this when we are asked to research a specific topic that we discover more questions than answers. Regardless, this was a wonderful experience being exposed to and sharing ideas which can only benefit all of us within the interpreting industry.
SAVE THE DATE

ASLIA Victoria and AIIFV Forum

Monday 23rd November 6:00pm


Members are urged to attend. We are planning to have the event live streamed to enable rural and remote interpreters' participation. Your input will assist ASLIA Vic to plan our work for the future.

ASLIA Vic recently held a membership draw. The prizes were a $50 and $25 gift Voucher from Vivid Expressions. Congratulations to Erin Gook for winning the $50 voucher and to Sheila Issell for winning the $25 voucher! Thanks to Vivid for donating these vouchers and supporting ASLIA Victoria.

MEET YOUR NEW COMMITTEE!

I am delighted as incoming President to welcome the new ASLIA Vic Committee. I would like to extend thanks the outgoing committee members and former President for their work and commitment to ASLIA Victoria and wish them well in their new endeavours. 
ASLIA Vic are here to support members and we warmly welcome your attendance at committee meetings. I encourage you to provide input into the further development of the profession in Victoria. Feel free to drop me an email 
president@asliavic.com.au
Julie Judd
President
Julie is a practising Auslan/English Professional level interpreter, with 29 years experience in the field. Julie was also recently recognised by NAATI as a Conference level interpreter (English to Auslan). She holds a Bachelor of Education (LOTE – Auslan)  from LaTrobe University and an MA in Auslan/English Interpreting from Macquarie University. Julie was formerly the Co-ordinator of the VDEI/ASLIA Vic mentoring program for ES staff who interpret in classrooms within Victoria. Julie has delivered several workshops and training opportunities to interpreters. Julie is currently conducting Reflective Practice opportunities for interpreters and has received training in diagnostic performance analysis of pracitioners from Northern Colorado University. Julie has previously served on the national and the state branch executive committee of the Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association and is delighted to be appointed as the incoming president of ASLIA Vic. Julie is committed to enhancing the quality of interpreting provision and providing quality educational opportunities for interpreter practitioners.

Adam Tinkler
Vice President

After becoming a NAATI accredited  interpreter in 2004 Adam initially worked as a freelance interpreter in education and community settings all over Melbourne where he developed a good base for both his Auslan skills and knowledge of the local interpreting industry.  Adam then travelled abroad and spent 3 years working with the UK Deaf community in a variety of positions throughout London and Britain. Working predominantly in British Sign Language, Adam gained experience and skills before returning to Australia in 2009 to work in employment and interpreting roles throughout Victoria including working as a staff interpreter. Adam joined the committee of ASLIA Victoria in 2014 and is a passionate advocate for the interpreting profession and the Deaf community. He has since been appointed to the role of Vice-President where he is committed to supporting interpreters and the Deaf community through his various roles and is excited about working with a wide array of organisations and community members this year. Adam enjoys all types of interpreting but has a great passion for community, sports and arts interpreting to which he brings a rich arts and outdoor education background.

 

Georgia Knight
Secretary
Georgia Knight has been an Auslan/English interpreter since being accredited at the end of 2011, currently working in the many fields of interpreting. Since starting her career at Forest Hill Secondary College as an interpreter, she has continued her passion for working with different interpreters and clients. Since moving on to become a freelance interpreter she has found herself in some really fantastic work opportunities and looks forward to plenty more over her career!

When she’s not busy interpreting you will find Georgia amongst family and friends, playing netball or giving her beloved puppy a tummy rub.
Georgia joined the ASLIA Victoria committee in 2013 and became Secretary in 2014. She loves being involved with the committee, meeting so many different professionals in her field and always learning something new about the industry!

 


 

Kerrie-ann Viitala
Treasurer

My name is Kerrie-ann Viitala, I have been a para-professional interpreter since 2003.  I reside in the north (semi / rural) area of Melbourne, working within the education and community sectors.  My background is financial advisor and accounts, due to running a family business for over 20 years. I have been interpreting on a part time basis since graduating in 2003.  I enjoy working within my local community and believe I have assisted our local community businesses, schools and organisations to feel confident with booking and working with an interpreter.  I look forward to being of service to our members.


 
Dr Meredith Bartlett
Meredith first had contact with the Deaf community as a teacher of the deaf at VSDC in the 70s. She was one of the first freelance interpreters in Victoria in the early 80s and has been a committee member of ASLIA Vic since its formation as AVID (including being President for 10 years). Meredith worked as a Welfare Worker for the Deaf for 7 years, and then as an interpreter in secondary and tertiary settings, as well as community settings. She gained her MA in Applied Linguistics from Monash University in 2000, and her PhD in Linguistics at Melbourne University in 2010. She is currently involved in researching Tactile Auslan with a team at Monash University in order to improve interpreter training to work with Deafblind people. Meredith’s interest in bilingualism and interpreting is only surpassed by her passion for ASLIA Vic.

 
Brooke Bawden
Hi I'm Brooke Bawden. I first qualified as a Para-Professional interpreter in 1997 after successfully completing the Richmond TAFE Auslan acquisition course and the Advanced Diploma at RMIT University. In 2013, I became a Professional level interpreter. I have completed Post Graduate studies at Macquarie University and graduated in 2013. I work as a freelance interpreter, although majority of my work is performed through Auslan Services. I work in a variety of settings in tertiary education and at a community level comprising of medical appointments, business meetings, workshops and a range of jobs within the disability sector.
 
I would like to see more cohesion between interpreters as well as more immersion of both cultures. 

 

 
Erin Gook
Erin has been working as an interpreter in Victoria since graduating from Group 2 of the then titled 'Associate Diploma of Applied Social Sciences and Interpreting for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired'! course at the original Richmond Campus in 1994, 21 years ago. 
 
Erin came to Auslan through her extended Deaf family but it wasn't until finding herself employed in the marketing and fundraising department at VSDC at 22 years of age that she first met and worked with an interpreter and promptly decided that this was her calling. 
 
Previous to enrolling in the Richmond course and throughout her studies there, Erin worked for more than 10 years as a nursing attendant and operating theatre attendant in both A&E and the Day Surgery Unit at a major public hospital and a private maternity facility. Because of this background, Erin is most drawn to and passionate about interpreting and advocating for and with Deaf people and medical practitioners in this specialised area. In her role on the committee Erin intends to raise and contribute to discussion that aims to improve access for Deaf people to interpreters in all health care environments. Erin is also interested in the area of mental health and other allied services and particularly the opportunity to develop effective collaborative relationships with Deaf Relay Interpreters in these settings. 
 
Erin had attended and completed numerous facilitated Reflective Practice sessions and strongly believes it should incorporated into future interpreter training courses. It is one way to achieve sustained good working relationships with our peers and also maintain health and happiness in an often isolating and challenging profession. 
 
Outside of her working life, Erin adores time with her amazing family, attends the football regularly with her brother and their father supporting their beloved Geelong FC (and Melbourne Victory during the AFL offseason). She can also be found at the theatre or in the many wonderful galleries and art spaces this beautiful city has to offer.

 
Carolyn Montague
Carolyn Montague has been working as a paraprofessional interpreter in the area of education since gaining her accreditation in 2009. As a member of the Forest Hill College team of interpreters, she has gained experience and knowledge in this specialist area, which has developed into a passion to ensure that Deaf students have equal access to education. As a member of the ASLIAVic committee, Carolyn hopes to bring a focus to the needs of educational interpreters, ensuring that those working in regional and metropolitan settings are supported with relevant Professional Development opportunities. Along with working full time at Forest Hill College, Carolyn enjoys the challenge of additional freelance work, meeting interpreters and clients, and learning something new every day.
 
On the weekends, Carolyn loves nothing more than to spend time with her partner, Ric, and to head to the country or the beach, indulging in their love of photography. As both have a professional background in restaurants, quite a bit of time is also spent cooking and baking.
Having grown up in a household with three older brothers, it's not surprising that she developed a love for footy and as a result, is passionate about the mighty Hawks! 

 
Tarcia DeWit
Tarcia attended the Auslan Bridging Course and Interpreting Preparatory Paraprofessional Course at Petersham TAFE NSW before becoming accredited by NAATI in 2002. She began working as an intern with DSNSW and gained from mentors in applying principles to practice. She has worked in many areas of interpreting, but her preference lies in medical, tertiary, legal and corporate settings. 
Tarcia commenced the Postgraduate Diploma of Auslan/English Interpreting at Macquarie University in 2005 and, in 2007 worked as Research Assistant to Dr. Jemina Napier.
Deferring her studies in 2008, she took the opportunity to get involved in volunteer work in Northern Thailand, which also allowed her to pursue her passion for cultural and linguistic diversity. On returning to Australia, she has been excited to move to Melbourne, meet supportive new colleagues and make new friends in the Deaf community. Tarcia wholeheartedly supports professional development opportunities for interpreters, especially Reflective Practice, and is proud to be a member of ASLIA. She is also an avid supporter of newer interpreters, recognising the value of the knowledge, skills and enthusiasm they possess. She believes that Mentoring and Professional Development aid in 'learning how to employ these qualities to the appropriate degree for the most successful outcomes.'
 
Melinda Mindum
Melinda started interpreting in 2014, working mainly in education settings. Before becoming an interpreter she  worked for a while as an Integration Aide and a Note-taker. She did her Diploma of Auslan at Kangan, then  Diploma of Interpreting at RMIT. She also has a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Linguistics and History from Monash University.
In her spare time Melinda plays in a couple of community bands that perform at both community events and private events. She also spends time at local parks with her two dogs.
Melinda began her involvement with ASLIA Vic last year by helping out with the newsletter. She hopes to see more support for newer interpreters in the future and the interpreting community as a whole becoming more unified.

 
OPEN INVITATION TO MEMBERS:
The next commitee meeting is on Thursday 8th October, 6:30pm at Vicdeaf. All members are welcome to attend committee meetings and we welcome your involvement. Come along and see what happens at meetings. Please RSVP to secretary@asliavic.com.au
ASLIA Victoria are hosting a mini forum for Victorian Auslan/English Interpreter Trainers on 12th October. We look forward to reporting back to members a summary of the discussions amongst Victorian Interpreter Trainers.
REMINDER: MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE NOW DUE
Please read the information from the ASLIA national treasurer regarding membership renewal

Thank you to all the members who have renewed their ASLIA membership, and I apologise to those who have been unable to log into their ASLIA account, due to the website not functioning as it should.

If you are having problems logging on, please email me,  treasurer@aslia.com.au and I will reset your password. The website will not let you 'remember' your username and password, so trying typing this in again manually, wait a few seconds (sometimes a few minutes) and see if that works first.

To change your password AFTER I have reset it: Login to the ASLIA website, click 'My Profile'. Place the mouse pointer over 'Edit', then click on 'Update Your Profile'. Change your password here and then click 'Update'.

Please make sure when you renew your membership that you follow all the prompts, including the payment section. Funds will not come out of your account, as the ASLIA website does not have that functionality.

To make a payment, please either direct debit the payment from your bank account into ours, or go into your nearest NAB branch to make a cash payment. Unfortunately we do not have the provisions of accepting credit cards.

Our bank details for payment are:

Name of account: ASLIA

BSB: 083 184 Account: 50 738 4154

Reference: Marc Ethan 2696

(In the Reference, this is an example of how it should look. I have entered my ASLIA membership NAME and my 4 digit NUMBER that is given to me when renewing my ASLIA membership)

In the reference section please put in your full name that has been registered with ASLIA, as this makes it easier for us to activate your account. Please do not put in the name of your bank account.

When you renew your ASLIA membership, you will be given a 4 digit number. This is a reference number assigned to your registration. This number is also helpful for us to identify you as a member. So putting this number in the reference field when paying will also help a lot with identifying where the payment has come from.

Some members have only put in their first name, and with quite a few members with 'Dan' in their name, this makes it too difficult for us to know who the payment is from. Unfortunately we have a few unknown payments. If you have not put in your ASLIA membership name in the reference field, or only a first name or surname, please contact the ASLIA Treasurer at the email above, so we can identify you.

Enjoy your reading and welcome to all of the new ASLIA members and continued ASLIA members for 2015 - 2016.

Yours in kind

Marc Ethan

ASLIA Treasurer

 



Have you paid for your ASLIA membership yet? By becoming a member you get great benefits such as:
• Discounted registration to attend professional development workshops, including the ASLIA National Conference (ANC).
• Online professional development -- Interpret-Ed that is provided through the ASLIA website. Available only to ASLIA members, it provides consistent, ongoing, professional development for members across the country and provides points towards NAATI Revalidation.
• Financial support of your local ASLIA branch and through them, regular social activities and/or opportunities to network with other practitioners and members of the Deaf community. It is important to note that 80% of your membership fee is passed directly to your local branch.
• Support when dealing with colleagues, consumers, agencies and service providers regarding working conditions, complaints, grievances, etc.
• Policies and guidelines – e.g., OH&S for sign language interpreters, conference interpreting, providing pro bono services, interpreting in court, mental health and educational settings, etc.
Membership fees are tax-deductible as a business expense.
Students of Auslan and/or Auslan/English interpreting, Deaf Interpreters, parents of deaf children, deaf consumers and businesses and organisations are also encouraged to become associate members.

Thankyou to ASLIA SA for providing these fantastic reasons for renewing membership.
 

 
ASLIA AGM REMINDER:
The Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (ASLIA) will have its 21st Annual General Meeting at the Faulty of Law Building, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay Campus on Saturday, 10 October 2015 commencing at 3.00 p.m. (AEST).
Melinda Mindum and Brooke Bawden will be representing ASLIA Vic at the AGM.

To read the ASLIA Notice of AGM click here.

AUSIT NEWS

AUSIT AGM 2015
 
Summary for members prepared by Julie Judd
 
Guest Speaker Professor Sandra Hale
 
“Interpreting & Translating in Australia and the Role of AUSIT”
 
Professor Hale provided a very informative presentation – I have noted some of the issues outlined that may be of interest to ASLIA Vic members.
 
  • AUSIT will be offering an electronic repository for revalidation points, so information can be stored in one place – this will form a log book record for practitioners.
  • The role of NAATI  & Professionals Australia are different in nature to that of AUSIT
  • AUSIT has 700 members, however there are 7,000 interpreters accredited by NAATI throughout Australia
  • Mentoring is encouraged as AUSIT believes this is beneficial to ALL members – both mentors and mentees
  • AUSIT attempts to provide professional opportunities for interpreters by providing non-language specific training, filling the gap between what is offered via the university system
  • AUSIT will be providing PD sessions that are non-language specific and related to specialization domains. These PD sessions will be ranked so that PD is targeted at practitioners who are beginners, intermediate and advanced. The caliber of PD will be of a standard that provides a valuable learning experience to practitioners.
  • A new national PD coordinator has been appointed
  • Plans are underway for presenters to visit Australian states to provide PD and are qualified educators
  • The AUSIT AGM will be held at Macquarie University during the annual AUSIT conference 13-14 November. NAATI’s new CEO Mark Painting will be the guest speaker.
  • The benefits of being an AUSIT member were outlined
    • Website
    • Resources
    • National Network
    • United voice
    • Links with other professions
    • Working with other professionals (briefing)
    • Credibility
  • Active participation was highlighted as necessary in order for practitioners to learn from each other
  • AUSIT provide the following rewards to members
    • Best graduating student award
    • Award loyalty
    • Fellows
    • Other excellence awards
 
ASLIA Vic looks forward to the continuing collaboration with AUSIT on matters of mutual interest and benefit.
The latest edition of the AUSIT In Touch magazine is now available online. Christy Filipich - Auslan/English Interpreter from WA is one of the editors! Great work Christy.
AUSIT NSW "mini-conference" being held at Macquarie University, NSW, Australia on 13 & 14 November, to coincide with the AUSIT National AGM. 
"Why Interpreting Matters" Report and AIIFV Industry Development Plan.

To read the "Why Auslan Interpreting Matters" Report click here

To read the AIIFV Industry Development Plan click here

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

NAATI paraprofessional level accredited Auslan-English interpreters who wish to develop to NAATI professional level (minimum 2 yrs post NAATI work experience required). This course of study is also suitable for experienced NAATI professional level Auslan-English interpreters who aim to further develop their interpreting skills and analysis. More information is available here: 

2016 Graduate Diploma of Auslan Interpreting September Update.

If you have completed your PF Dip of Auslan-English Interpreting with a GPA of 2.50 or more you will be eligible to apply for the Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies more information is available here: 

MTIS Auslan Information Sheet for 2016 intake.
Dr. Dickinson presents her research on interpreting in the workplace. The workplace is a complex and multi-layered environment, governed by implicit cultural norms and rules. In this highly specialized setting, signed language interpreters are expected to shift roles between confidant, co-worker, interpreter, assistant and advocate, while having very little guidance on how to balance and maintain their professional and personal boundaries. Effective practice in this setting requires the interpreter to commit to working collaboratively with both Deaf and hearing employees. In exploring the challenges, joys, and dilemmas of workplace settings, Dr. Dickinson reaffirms the need for the interpreter to be an integral, visible, and active part of the communication process.

More information available here:

Gallaudet University & NCIEC: 'The Workplace Interpreter's Role - Lecture and Online Learning Community
Master's Degree in Health Care Interpretation click here
Don’t miss this opportunity to register for this 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  Monday 12 October 2015
 
Time 9:30am-12:30pm
 
Venue- The Paul Mullen Centre
 
 
Cost $165 including GST
 
To register, please visit: Forensicare.vic.gov.au/training
Webinar
Fundraising Event from Robyn Dean
 
This online professional development event is an opportunity to learn about the results of my PhD research and dissertation.  The title is: Sign language interpreters’ ethical discourse and moral reasoning patterns.
 
The event will be offered as a fundraiser for Discovering Deaf Worlds.  Please read about (or watch in sign language) about the fabulous work this organization does with Deaf communities in developing countries: 
http://www.discoveringdeafworlds.org/about. Participants for the online session will be asked to make a donation to this organization to get admission into the online session.  
 
Right now I am collecting information on possible dates and times to hold this event (or events). The official advertisement and the decided dates and times (and how to make a donation) will follow in early October. CEUs for RID members will be on offer. 
 
To offer your opinion on best times and dates, please complete the following survey: 
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2332429/Dates-for-online-webinar-for-PhD-data.
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

DEAF FOOTBALL VICTORIA GRAND FINAL EVENT
Please go on https://www.facebook.com/events/833842253352230/ to find all the details about the event on Grand Final day!

United Kingdom’s best known signing Deaf Comedian John Smith is heading down under for his first Australian Tour.

John Smith draws upon his experiences of growing up Deaf in a hearing world, bringing his observations to life and engaging his audience in hours of laughter and reflection.

John has entertained since his first stand up appearance in 2005 and is now well known worldwide.

Covering topics such as Current Deaf issues, Deaf politics and school life, John offers an amusing and fascinating insight into being Deaf and the world of British Sign Language!

Warning: This show is rated at 15+ (M)

 

More information is available at Auslan Stage Left

 

 
End of Year Interagency Celebration
Friday, December 4, 2015
6.30pm-10.30pm
 
Panama Dining Room
http://www.thepanama.com.au

Remember to RSVP 

INTERPRETING LITERATURE

The Journal of Undergraduate Interpreting Studies (JUIS) 2015 Issue
To view the 2015 JUIS Issue, click here.

To read the latest edition click here
To read this report click here.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES



GIRLS ON FILM FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
 
GOFF is like nothing else on Melbourne’s movie scene. Originally created for movie lovers who were tired of seeing films made by and about men, GOFF was intended as a chance to watch movies chosen by feminists, made by feminists, with a bunch of other feminists. It was made so that people can feel the excitement that comes from seeing the stories of women and girls taken seriously.
 
GOFF is committed to providing access for everyone and as such we are working to make sure the Festival is inclusive and accessible. To do so, we're seeking the help of Auslan interpreters for the following screenings:


She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry (Saturday, 24 October @ 7pm)
Thelma and Louise (Sunday, 25 October @7pm)
 
Interested parties should please email alanahunt@outlook.com
 
NB* We do have a limited budget available for this, however given we're a not-for-profit festival, run entirely by volunteers, this figure is a modest one.

Survey - Deaf Education
A survey being conducted by the Department of Education to review the Program for Students with Disabilities. Community members including principals, parents, teachers, specialists and support staff are invited to complete a survey designed to gauge community preferences to schooling particularly involving students with disabilities. Your participation in this survey will inform how to best meet the needs of all children and young people with disabilities, and maximise their learning.

The survey is now open and available at: http://survey.confirmit.com/wix/p3075695326.aspx

The survey takes 10-20 minutes to complete. It will be open until 16 October.

For further information about the online survey or the PSD Review please email: psd.review@edumail.vic.gov.au

That's all for this edition. Please feel free to provide your input and any articles that you think would be of interest to your colleagues for future editions by sending an email to: info@asliavic.com.au
Thankyou to Vicdeaf for all their support by allowing us to use their facilities and for providing ASLIA Vic with an office space. It is very much appreciated.
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