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

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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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Registrations close midnight, 11:59 PM, 19 March 2026

Interpreting in speech pathology and acquired communication disorders is a complex area of specialised practice. It requires interpreters to not only facilitate communication between the speech pathologist and client but also provide the speech pathologist with a description of how the client is communicating and render into English disordered speech or language. However, most interpreters do not receive training and preparation on how to work with speech pathologists or clients with communication difficulties.

In this webinar, we will discuss:

• What makes speech pathology a complex area of practice and the challenges reported by both interpreters and speech pathologists
• Opinion vs description: The importance of providing a description of communication and working within your scope of practice
• Acquired communication disorders (definitions, typical features, examples)
• Models and tools for collaboration between speech pathologists and interpreters
• Common communication assessment tools
• Collaborating with speech pathologists for therapy

Confirmed dates for 2026!

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 from 5:30 PM AEDT onwards

The Bank on Collins - Register here >

Venue: The Bank on Collins - Ground Floor, 394 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

We've arranged our usual high top tables to the left of the bar. Keep an eye out for the AUSIT signs!

All T&I practitioners, students, educators, LSP representatives, language lovers, friends and family across Victoria (and interstate or overseas, if in town!) are most welcome and encouraged to join us. Feel free to invite non-members to come and meet everyone.

Can't wait to see you all!

For inquiries, please email vic@ausit.org

Please note that all food and beverages consumed at the venue are at participants' own expense.

Photos or videos may be taken during our networking event and posted on our social medias. Should you prefer not to be included in individual or group photos/videos, please let our event organiser know.

Public Transport Information
By train: The venue is within 10 minutes walk from Flinders Street Station. 
By tram: You may alight at either Williams/Collins Street or Elizabeth/Collins St and walk up one block.

Parking Information
The venue does not offer parking spaces. However, there are street parking bays and paid parking arrangement available.
You may wish to consider a suitable parking arrangement within the CBD.

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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
VIC Branch Committee

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Registrations close midnight, 11:59pm, 25 March 2026

Inhabiting the Translational Space in Times of Artificial Intelligence

Dear colleagues,

Drawing on Translation Studies theory, this seminar will explore the encounter of human and artificial intelligence in the field of applied translation.

A range of AI translation tools will be listed, thoroughly described and their efficacy analysed in different sectors and languages.

The session is designed for professional translators, translation students, and language practitioners who wish to better understand how artificial intelligence is transforming the translation landscape.

Participants will gain insights into current tools and are invited to join the discussion on the future of the profession in the age of intelligent technologies.

Our Presenter - Dr Anna Gadd

Dr Anna Gadd is an award-winning Italian, Spanish and Translation Studies (TS) lecturer and translator. Her experience spans over two decades and three countries: Italy, Spain and Australia. In 2014 she started teaching and coordinating units in the newly established Master of Translation Studies of The University of Western Australia (UWA) and in 2017 she launched the novel discipline of Spanish Studies.

Dr Gadd has published extensively on TS and Second Language Acquisition. Her most recent research deals with AI and translation, Dante's translations and Mrs Dalloway in Italian. A list of her publications can be found here. Anna finds teaching her UWA students, semester after semester, an incredibly enriching experience.

Joining the Webinar

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

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Introductory PD.

Please  consult the NAATI Recertification Catalogue to allocate the relevant PD Points. Some activities can be included under different categories, so please choose the most  appropriate category for your recertification purposes.

Certificates and recordings
Webinar recordings and Certificates for PD purposes may take approximately two (2) weeks to be released following the event.

This is a live webinar event and will be recorded. The recording
will be shared with registrants.

		Friday 27 March 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm AWST (Perth) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEDT (Syd. Melb. Cbr.) Click here to view the time zone converter
		Zoom online Webinar
		AUSIT Members - AUD $30 AUSIT Students - AUD $15 Members of ASLITA, NZSTI and associations that are FIT-ITF members - AUD $30 Non-Members - AUD $90
		Register online HERE

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EVENT CANCELLED

Unfortunately, we have recently been advised that our presenter, Lawson Stapleton, is experiencing difficulties arranging travel to Australia and is therefore unable to present as planned. We do hope that we may be able to offer the session as an online webinar in the future.

Translators belong to one of the world’s oldest and most vital professions. For centuries, effective multilingual communication has been the backbone of global progress, enduring countless shifts in technology and society. Today, it is clearer than ever that translators are indispensable; they bridge linguistic and cultural divides, fostering social harmony, driving business expansion, and enabling the seamless transfer of knowledge. They also provide the critical foundation for essential societal functions, such as legal and medical proceedings.

However, since the emergence of ChatGPT in late 2022, the localisation industry has been met with a wave of uncertainty. Perspectives are divided: some have fully embraced the change, others remain deeply opposed, and many are still searching for the right path forward.

The reality is that technological advancement will not slow down. Rather than fearing the shift, the more productive question is: "How well do I understand AI, and how can I make it work for me?"

We invite you to join us for an exploratory presentation and conversation regarding the intersection of AI and our industry. Together, we will examine current trends—what is working, what has failed, and how you can strategically position yourself for the future.

Our Presenter - Lawson Stapleton

Since the age of 22, Lawson has been professionally dedicated to solving complex multilingual communication challenges across Australia, Canada, and the EU. Over the past 14 years, he has bridged communication gaps by combining his diverse experience as an interpreter, translator, consultant, and advisor. Lawson has worked with over 300+ languages and has learnt both Finnish and Mandarin Chinese.

With a deep interest in languages, culture and technology. The newest AI wave has brought him a lot of theoretical and practical interest from innovative translation management systems, small language models and AI interpreting.

A recognised subject matter expert, Lawson has contributed his insights to leading industry publications, including Multilingual Magazine, and has been featured by Nimdzi and LocDiscussions (with Stefan Huyghe).

PD Logbook

Introductory PD.

Please  consult the NAATI Recertification Catalogue to allocate the relevant PD Points. Some activities can be included under different categories, so please choose the most appropriate category for your recertification purposes.

Certificates and recordings
Certificates for PD purposes may take approximately two (2) weeks to be released following the event.

This is a live in-person event and will NOT be recorded.

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