Please register before midnight, 18 September 2025

AUSIT Victoria Branch invites you to attend our AGM, which is being held pursuant to provisions of Section 7.1.2 of the Constitution.

The Annual General Meeting is a chance for language professionals in Victoria to come together, catch up, and hear about the year in review. In addition, current financial members will vote in the new Branch Committee and raise any matters of interest.

At this event, the Annual Student Excellence Awards are to be announced and presented prior to the AGM. A networking catch-up will follow at the conclusion of the AGM.

You can register to participate and vote at our AGM either in-person or online via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to registrants one day before the event. Please note only current AUSIT financial members are eligible to vote.

AUSIT members are able to claim 10 PD points in section 1.6 for participating in the AGM.

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Agenda

1. Opening and Apologies

2. Confirmation of Previous Minutes

3. Branch Report

4. Election of Committee members

5. Other Business*

6. Close

* Items for discussion under "Other Business" should be sent to vic@ausit.org

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Election of Branch Committee Members

Election of the committee for the new financial year takes place at each AGM and we would love to hear from members who are thinking about joining the Branch Committee and make an active contribution to AUSIT. All roles become automatically vacant from one year to the next and therefore we are actively recruiting for the following roles:

VIC Branch Committee Chair

VIC Branch Committee Professional Development Coordinator

VIC Branch Committee Treasurer

VIC Branch Committee Secretary

VIC Branch Committee Membership Liaison Officer

VIC Branch Committee Communications Officer

VIC Branch Delegate to National Council

VIC Branch Committee Ordinary Committee Members

There is no maximum limit on the number of members in the committee.

Volunteering at AUSIT

Joining the committee is one of the few ways to contribute to AUSIT and the profession. Whether you are prepared for longer term commitment or only interested in specific areas, we encourage you to send us an expression of interest which you can complete online here.

After completing this questionnaire, AUSIT Victoria Branch is prepared to organise a few small group, informal discussions with interested individuals to discuss volunteering opportunities.

Alternatively, please feel free to contact us at vic@ausit.org.

If you wish to nominate someone for one of the positions, please complete and return the online Nomination Form to vic@ausit.org by COB Thursday 18 September 2025. You can click to open the file link above and then email the pdf file to your preferred email address to complete the required information.

If you are unable to attend the meeting and wish for someone to vote on your behalf, please complete and return the Proxy Form. These forms need to be returned to vic@ausit.org by COB Thursday 18 September 2025.

Documents:

• 2024 VIC Branch Minutes
• 2025 VIC Branch Report
• AUSIT Branch Committee Position Descriptions

For additional information or any queries, please contact the branch at vic@ausit.org.

We look forward to welcoming you there!

AUSIT VIC Branch

This is a live webinar and will not be recorded. PD Certificates will be sent to confirmed attendees only after the event.

		Saturday 20 September 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM AEST
		Hybrid Event In-Person at RMIT University, Lecture Theatre 080.02.007, Level 2, 445 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000 or Online via Zoom
		AUSIT Members - FREE
		Register HERE

Not a member of AUSIT? Join us to benefit from discounted member fees and future opportunities! When you sign up as an AUSIT Member you will pay lower fees for our Professional Development workshops and social events - Click HERE to find out more.

AUSIT NAT Presents Mastering the NAATI Certified Interpreter Test: Strategies for Success Webinar Via Zoom 4:00 pm to 6:00pm AEST, Thursday, 25 September 2025 Registrations close midnight, 23 September

Preparing for the NAATI Certified Interpreter (CI) test can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance and strategies, you can approach it with confidence. This webinar is designed to help aspiring CIs understand the test structure and identify the essential skills that must be developed. We’ll cover the interpreting modes to be demonstrated during the test, and strategies for managing your preparation for each skillset.

Whether you are just beginning your preparation or fine-tuning before sitting the test, this session will provide practical insights and tips move from the Certified Provisional to the Certified Interpreter level.

Our Presenter - Silvia Martinez

Silvia Martinez is a Spanish interpreter working in legal and international settings, and often develops and delivers professional development workshops on ethics and legal interpreting. She has held NAATI credentials for over 25 years, but has more recently sat and passed the Certified Specialist Legal Interpreter and Certified Conference Interpreter tests. In this webinar, Silvia will share her approach to preparing for NAATI tests, focusing on the requirements of the Certified Interpreter exam. 

Joining the Webinar

The Zoom links for the webinar will be sent out 1 day prior to the session you registered to attend. Please ensure you have downloaded the latest version of Zoom in preparation.

PD Logbook

Intermediate PD.

This webinar is eligible for 10 PD points under category 1.4 of the NAATI Recertification Catalogue.

Certificates and recordings
Please note no PD certificates will be issued for this event. Please keep a copy of your registration confirmation email as proof of participation to claim your PD points.

This is a live webinar event and will be recorded. Free recordings will be made available via NAATI Learn after the event, and for AUSIT members on the AUSIT website.

Together, we aim to support the ongoing professional growth of NAATI-credentialed practitioners.

		Thursday 25 September 2025 4:00-6:00 pm, AEST Click here to view time zone converter
		Zoom online Webinar
		AUSIT Members - FREE NAATI-credentialed practitioners - FREE Non-Members -AUD $90
		Register HERE

Not a member of AUSIT? Join us to benefit from discounted member fees and future opportunities! When you sign up as an AUSIT Member you will pay lower fees for our Professional Development workshops and social events - Click HERE to find out more.

Monthly Networking Event - After-Work Drink Victoria Branch In-person Event Fourth week of every month 5.30 PM AEST onwards

Confirmed dates:

Thursday, 25 September - register here for this date

Wednesday, 29 October - register here for this date

Time: 5:30 PM AEST onwards

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 social 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.

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
VIC Branch Committee

		Fourth week of every month 5.30pm AEST onwards
		The Bank on Collins - Ground Floor, 394 Collins St, Melbourne Vic 3000
		AUSIT Members - FREE Non-Members  - FREE
		Thursday, 25 September - register here for this date Wednesday, 29 October - register here for this date

Not a member of AUSIT? Join us to benefit from discounted member fees and future opportunities! When you sign up as an AUSIT Member you will pay lower fees for our Professional Development workshops and social events - Click HERE to find out more.

WA Branch International Translators Day - Quiz Night Tuesday 30 September 2025 6:00 pm AWST

Put on your thinking caps and join us for a Quiz Night as
we celebrate International Translators Day.

Where: Stories Pourhouse

Address: Yagan Square, Cnr Wellington Street and William St, Perth

When: Tuesday 30 September 2025

What time: arrive at 6:00pm, the Quiz starts at 6:30pm

Come by yourself or bring a colleague, a friend or a family member. This is a networking event and everyone is welcome.

Please note that purchase of food and beverage is at participant's own expense.

Please RSVP by Monday 22 September as we need to reserve tables for the Quiz.

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 rsvp confirmation email to claim participation as no PD Certificates will be issued.

Public Transport

Check the Transperth website for bus and train routes.

If you have any questions, please email us at wa@ausit.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

AUSIT WA Branch

		Tuesday 30 September 2025 6:00 pm, with the Quiz to start at 6:30pm AWST
		STORIES POURHOUSE Yagan Square, Cnr Wellington and William Sts Perth WA
		AUSIT Members - AUD $NIL Non-Members - AUD $NIL
		Register HERE

Not a member of AUSIT? Join us to benefit from discounted member fees and future opportunities! When you sign up as an AUSIT Member you will pay lower fees for our Professional Development workshops and social events - Click HERE to find out more.

International Translation Day Webinar: Supporting the Mental Well-Being of Translators & Interpreters Webinar Via Zoom Wednesday 1 October 2025 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm AEST Registrations close midnight, 29 September

 Mental Toughness and Self-Care

Translators and interpreters often work in high-pressure environments, facing both emotional and cognitive challenges that can significantly impact their wellbeing. This presentation will explore the concept of mental toughness as a key factor in building resilience and maintaining performance under pressure. It will also highlight the role of self-care in supporting personal wellbeing, preventing burnout, and sustaining long-term professional health.

This presentation will focus on:

• Understanding what mental toughness is and why it matters
• Exploring the core components of mental toughness
• Identifying practical strategies to build and strengthen mental toughness
• Reflecting on the meaning of self-care and how to apply it in your own life

Celebrate ITD with us and take away tools to help you thrive personally and professionally.

Biography of our presenter – Sarah Funnell

Sarah is a Senior Clinical Psychologist at NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network and Director and Founder of Elevate Psychology Centre. She has extensive experience working across different areas of the public sector. Sarah has substantial experience working with a myriad of presentation types. She has a strong commitment to promoting positive and meaningful change in the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health issues. Additionally, Sarah is very passionate about improving service provision and change within organisations, as well as providing support, supervision and training to individuals.

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.

PD Logbook

Introductory PD.

This webinar is eligible for 10 PD points under category 1.4 of the NAATI Recertification Catalogue.

Certificates and recordings
Please note no PD certificates will be issued for this event. Please keep a copy of your registration confirmation email as proof of participation to claim your PD points.

This is a live webinar event and will be recorded. Free recordings will be made available via NAATI Learn after the event, and for AUSIT members on the AUSIT website.

Together, we aim to support the ongoing professional growth of NAATI-credentialed practitioners.

		Wednesday 1 October 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm AEST Click here to view the time zone converter
		Zoom online Webinar
		AUSIT Members - FREE NAATI-credentialed practitioners - FREE Non-members - AUD $90
		Register online HERE

Not a member of AUSIT? Join us to benefit from discounted member fees and future opportunities! When you sign up as an AUSIT Member you will pay lower fees for our Professional Development workshops and social events - Click HERE to find out more.

NSW Branch invites you to join our Face-to-Face Networking Event! The 2nd Thursday of every month 6.00pm AEST onwards Hotel Regent Sydney

Join AUSIT NSW for a Face-to-Face Networking Event!

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM AEST

Venue: Hotel Regent Sydney (next to Redfern Train Station)

Upcoming dates:

• 11 September 2025
• 9 October 2025 TBC
• 13 November 2025 TBC

Looking to connect with fellow translators and interpreters in a relaxed setting? Join us for our AUSIT NSW Networking Event, from 6-8pm at Hotel Regent Sydney, conveniently located next to Redfern Train Station.

This month’s social event will be held at the Regent Hotel. Please note that, due to ongoing renovations, the second-floor event space does not currently have wheelchair access. We apologise for this limitation and are actively working to secure a more accessible venue for future events. Details of the new venue will be shared with members once confirmed.

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

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

		2nd Thursday of the month 6.00 pm AEST onwards
		Hotel Regent Sydney, 56 Regent Street, Redfern
		AUSIT Members - FREE Non-Members  - FREE
		Register HERE

Not a member of AUSIT? Join us to benefit from discounted member fees and future opportunities! When you sign up as an AUSIT Member you will pay lower fees for our Professional Development workshops and social events - Click HERE to find out more.