The Deaf Perspective: What Deaf Australians Want Interpreters To Know (Part 2)

The Deaf Perspective: What Deaf Australians Want Interpreters to Know – PART 2!

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Deaf-led professional development sharing openly and honestly what they want from interpreters in a kind, respectful space.

📅 Wednesday 16 December 2026
🕢 7:30–9:30pm AEDT
💻 Live on Zoom

What makes an interpreter truly great?

Join three more Deaf Australians as they share their personal experiences, perspectives and what they value most in interpreters, including:

What excellent interpreting looks like

Common mistakes interpreters make

How interpreters can help Deaf people feel respected, included and empowered

Giving and receiving feedback

What do Deaf Aboriginal Australians want interpreters to know?

Looking after yourself while keeping Deaf people at the centre of the interaction

Our Deaf Panellists

Rodney Adams (NSW)

Danni Wright (VIC)

Michelle Czyzowicz (TAS)

Host: Alana Wiekart (WA), Founder & Director of AIMS

At AIMS, we believe some of the most valuable learning comes from listening directly to the Deaf community. This ongoing series creates space for honest conversations, mutual understanding and stronger relationships between Deaf people and interpreters.

🌏 Our vision is to build a global community where interpreters and Deaf people can connect, learn and support one another.

What to expect:

Presented fully in Auslan with English voiceover and captions
90-minute panel discussion and audience Q&A
30 minutes of optional networking in breakout rooms with the panelists, Deaf community members and colleagues

Recording and resource pack included

Certificate of attendance available for interpreter professional development ticket holders

Everyone is welcome at AIMS online events!

Whether you’re a sign language interpreter, interpreting student, Deaf community member or simply interested in learning, we’d love to have you join us.

You don’t need to have attended Part 1 to join Part 2!

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