Auslan Training Providers, Students and Graduates, Come Shape the Future of Auslan, Interpreting, and Translating Qualifications

Consultative Workshop conducted in Auslan and English

Public Skills Australia—the Jobs and Skills Council for the public safety and government sectors—is delivering an important initiative to review and update the Auslan, Interpreting, and Translating Training Qualifications. This vital project seeks to align these qualifications with the evolving needs of students, professionals, and Auslan users, ensuring relevance now and into the future.

We invite training providers of the Auslan, Interpreting, and Translating Qualifications to participate in the Auslan Education Experience Consultative Workshop. This workshop will convene key stakeholders, industry professionals, education providers, educators, trainers, education support staff, and both past and current students in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Together, we will address challenges and barriers within the interpreting industry and explore opportunities for meaningful improvements.

Your insights and expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping updates to these qualifications to meet the needs of both the community and the industry.

Workshop Agenda

Current State of Auslan Interpreting in Australia & Global Best Practices.
Perspectives on Current Qualifications.
Identifying Areas for Improvement.
Building a Pathway for Action.

The workshop will be held in person, with refreshments provided, including morning tea and lunch for all attendees. To ensure accessibility and inclusivity, Auslan Interpreters will be available to support the discussions.

Why Participate?

Drive meaningful, positive change by sharing your experiences and ideas.
Collaborate with industry experts, education providers, educators, trainers, and like-minded individuals.
Contribute to strengthening interpreting and translating practices in Australia.

Who Should Attend?

Education providers, educators, trainers, and education support staff.
Graduates of Auslan, Interpreting, and Translating programs.
Current students enrolled in these qualifications.
Representatives from government and non-government organisations.

If you are passionate about creating impactful outcomes for the future of Auslan qualifications, we strongly encourage you to participate in this consultative workshop.

Next Steps

Express your interest in attending the workshop by registering and completing the required questions. Please note that workshop spots are limited. Registrations will be carefully reviewed to ensure inclusivity and suitability.

Your expertise is highly valued, and we look forward to working together to build a stronger, more inclusive future for the Auslan interpreting and translating community.

Contact Us

For further information, please contact us at:
📧 auslanproject@publicskillsaustralia.org.auThank you for your commitment to this important initiative.