Registrations close midnight, 11:59 PM, 14 April 2026

Previously we explored how to build a criminal law glossary to guide your work as a legal translator and interpreter. This year, we turn to civil law. Civil law assignments are widespread, spanning courts and tribunals at every jurisdiction. There is also a growing private client market where non-English-speaking parties in commercial litigation and family law matters seek out and pay for their own translators and interpreters. Yet many colleagues still shy away from this work. Not because they lack skill, but because the terminology is unfamiliar, and the Australian legal system may differ greatly from the systems they know.

This workshop is designed to change that. Rather than working through legal terms from A to Z, you will learn how to organise Australian civil law concepts into categories, building a bigger-picture understanding of the legal system that is far more useful in practice. By the end of the session, you will have a structured foundation and all the tools you need to construct a comprehensive glossary in your working language, ready to support non-English-speaking litigants as they give instructions to their lawyers, participate in mediation, and appear before courts and tribunals.

The workshop covers the key areas of civil law that translators and interpreters commonly work in, such as contracts, torts, immigration, family law, property law, and wills and estates. It also walks through civil procedure from the commencement of proceedings through to judgment, with a focus on the role translators and interpreters play at each stage. Together, these two components give participants both the substantive knowledge and the procedural understanding they need to work effectively in civil law settings.

This workshop is ideal for both translators and interpreters seeking greater confidence in civil court and tribunal assignments. It is also well suited to those looking to attract private clients: parties in civil law matters who engage their own translator or interpreter, whether self-represented or legally assisted.

By participating in this PD event, you will receive:

• A civil law glossary template to create your own glossary in your working language;
• A list of the best free resources to help you understand Australian civil law and translate it accurately;
• Access to the webinar recording so you can catch up on any important points you may have missed;
• Increased confidence to translate and interpret for civil matters in Australian courts and tribunals.

These meetings are an opportunity to meet colleagues in a friendly atmosphere, exchange experiences and ideas. We will focus some time on the theme of "Cultural Sensitivity", but we will no doubt drift into other subjects.

Presented by Members of the Branch Committee.

Coffee and tea available.

Public Transport
Trams and buses on King William Street, with a short walk to the venue.

Parking Information
There is some parking available in the surrounding streets.

PD Logbook
As this is a networking event, it is eligible for PD points according to the NAATI recertification catalogue category 1.6. Please utilise your registration confirmation email to claim participation as no PD Certificates will be issued.

We will look forward to seeing you there.
The SA/NT Branch

This is a face-to-face event and will not be recorded.

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Registration for each session closes two days before the scheduled date

Back by popular demand! Reconnect with familiar faces, meet new colleagues, and strengthen ties within your language community.

Networking with translators and interpreters who share your working language is one of the most effective ways to stay engaged and grow professionally. These sessions are a chance to spark collaborations, find mentors, exchange insights, and build friendships that enrich your career.

What to expect

- Brief welcome and framing

- Breakout rooms by language group

- Guided prompts to reflect, share challenges, and swap tips

- Time for open Q&A and informal networking

Join the conversation

Find your language(s) below and register to secure your spot. Breakout rooms will be available for each language group. We look forward to seeing you there!

• Session 1: Thursday April 23th, 7:00-8:30pm AEST

Armenian, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Dari, Farsi/Persian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Punjabi

• Session 2: Tuesday April 28th, 7:00-8:30pm AEST

Burmese, Greek, Hebrew, Macedonian, Malay, Thai, Swahili, Tongan, Vietnamese

• Session 3: Thursday April 30th, 7:00-8:30pm AEST

Hindi, Italian, Khmer, Polish, Russian, Sinhala, Tamil, Turkish, Yoruba

Registration for each session closes two days before the scheduled date!

Kindly note that AUSIT has established Language Divisions for the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Filipino, French, German, Indonesian, Portuguese, Samoan, Spanish, and Ukrainian, with regular social and PD events organised by our dedicated Language Division delegates. Language Division events are an AUSIT member-only benefit. If you would like to join a specific Language Division, please contact admin@ausit.org

Joining the Zoom chat

The Zoom links for this event will be sent out one day prior to the event. Please ensure you have downloaded the latest version of Zoom in preparation.

PD Logbook

As this is a networking event, it is eligible for PD points according to the NAATI recertification catalogue category 1.6. You can use your registration confirmation email as proof of participation for PD points.

Certificates and recordings
Will not be issued/available for this event.

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Registrations close midnight, 3 May 2026

In this practical session, French>English translator and French–English conference interpreter Nicola Thayil will share strategies for managing workload, supporting wellbeing, and approaching marketing and pricing with greater confidence and consistency, with a focus on helping freelancers build a more stable and grounded practice.

Freelancing offers flexibility and autonomy – but it also comes with uncertainty, isolation and constant self-management. This practical session is designed to help translators and interpreters navigate everyday freelance challenges, work towards a more sustainable practice and bring greater consistency to their marketing.

Drawing on her own experience, French-to-English translator and interpreter Nicola Thayil will share productivity tips for managing workload, reducing decision fatigue and supporting wellbeing. The session will also touch on approaching marketing and pricing in a confident, values-based way and explore simple marketing actions that can support longer-term work opportunities.

Participants will leave with practical tools, reflective prompts and small, actionable ideas they can trial in their own practice to support both their business and their wellbeing.

Confirmed dates:

Looking to connect with fellow translators and interpreters in a relaxed setting? Join us for our AUSIT NSW Networking Event.

This monthly casual gathering is a great opportunity to meet industry peers, exchange experiences, and network with fellow professionals. Each event will be hosted by a NSW branch committee member, with occasional special guests—seasoned professionals ready to share their insights.

Whether you’re a long-term AUSIT member, new member, student, or simply curious about the translation and interpreting industry, you’re welcome to join us. Come along, grab a drink, and be part of our growing community!

We encourage you to register in advance to help us with planning. See you there!

For inquiries, please email nsw@ausit.org

PD Logbook
As this is a networking event, it is eligible for PD points according to the NAATI recertification catalogue category 1.6. Please utilise your registration confirmation email to claim participation as no PD Certificates will be issued.

Kind regards
NSW Branch Committee

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