AUSIT NAT Presents NAATI Recertification Workshop Webinar Via Zoom Select your preferred date – content is the same for all sessions

Join us for a one-hour interactive workshop designed to support you through the recertification process!

During the session, we’ll cover:

• What recertification is and why it matters
• Understanding professional development and work practice requirements, with tips to help you meet them
• How to use the myNAATI logbook
• How to submit your recertification application via myNAATI

You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and receive hands-on assistance from NAATI staff, including guidance on navigating the myNAATI portal on your device.

Please note that we are offering four sessions, each covering the same content, so you only need to register for ONE of the available dates. The first two sessions will be facilitated by Paul Aparicio from NAATI's VIC team, while the final two will be co-presented by NAATI's WA team Sarnjeet and Frederique.

Our Presenters

Paula Aparicio, Team Leader, Certification Testing – NAATI

Originally from Chile, Paula is a NAATI-certified English into Spanish translator and conference interpreter with a Master’s degree in Translation and Interpreting Studies from Monash University. She moved to Australia over a decade ago to pursue her studies and further develop her career in the language services industry.

With over six years of experience working in a language service provider, Paula brings deep industry knowledge to her current role as Team Leader of Certification Testing at NAATI’s Melbourne office. She is also a member of AUSIT and is committed to upholding high professional standards, promoting quality, and supporting the next generation of practitioners.

Outside of work, she enjoys learning more about Japanese culture, literature, and language. She also loves spending time with her husband and their dog Darwin and exploring new cuisines with friends.

Sarnjeet

Sarnjeet has been working at NAATI since June 2013 as a Certification Operations officer. Her role involves assessing certification & recertification applications, liaising with examiners for test marking, and certification customer service. Sarnjeet is based in Perth, WA and she speaks English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Malay. Sarnjeet enjoys working at NAATI because it’s a culturally diverse organisation and she loves interacting and assisting NAATI’s internal and external customers. 

Frederique

Frederique has been with NAATI since February 2015 and is an Operations & Testing Supervisor in the Perth, WA office. She is mainly involved with live interpreter testing and its logistics, from the recruitment & training of role-players in many languages to the delivery of candidate Q&A sessions and presentations to external institutions.

Working at NAATI makes sense to Frederique as she embraces the multicultural world and encourages diversity. She is fluent in French and has some knowledge of the Spanish and Auslan languages. 

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, certificates and recordings

Introductory PD. Attendees will earn 10 Professional Development points under Category 1.4 of the NAATI Recertification Catalogue.

As this is a free event, certificates of attendance will not be issued. You may use your registration confirmation email as evidence for claiming PD points.

This is a live webinar event and will not be recorded.

		Dates available: 4 July @ 2:00-3:30 pm AEST 21 July @ 2:00-3:30 pm AEST 7 August @ 3:00-4:30 pm AEST 26 August @ 3:00-4:30 pm AEST Click here to view time zone converter
		Zoom online Webinar
		AUSIT Members - FREE Non-Members - FREE
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AUSIT NAT Presents Beyond ‘translate this into…’: How translators can draw on their own knowledge to prompt AI into making better translations  Webinar Via Zoom Monday 7 July 2025 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm AEST Registrations close 5 July 2025

AI translations are not bad, and are increasingly getting better, but as professional translators, we can often see many issues with them that others may not easily see. One reason for this is because, over years of practice and training, we have developed a broad knowledge of the languages we work with—often beyond linguistic knowledge into realms of the cultural and sociological. This expertise, which is often tacit, can be used explicitly to help AI create better translations. In this webinar, we are going to explore ways in which we can ‘translate’ our own knowledge of language and translation into prompts that can help AI to be a better translator. This is not about learning how to make AI replace us. Nor is it about how we can use AI to quickly translate large amounts of text so that we can make lots of money. It’s about thinking what we, as humans, can bring to the human–AI partnership to humanise AI-made translations and ensure our relevancy (at least in the short term) as a continuing profession.

Key Takeaways:

• ‘Translating’ knowledge into prompts: After attending this webinar, you will hopefully have a sense of how you can turn your insights about the languages you work with into prompts that can be used to help AI translate better.
• Exploring project-level prompting: You will also learn about mini “system prompts” that can be used to guide AI throughout a translation task.
• Reimagine your relationship with AI: There may be some things I say that make you re-consider how you interact with AI. Whether or not that is good or bad, that’s hard to say—but at the very least, our relationship with AI is worth thinking about.

Our Presenter - Michael Broughton

Michael Broughton was once a teacher of translation at the University of Melbourne and is now back there as a student completing his PhD. Outside of studying he runs his own translation business, mbChinese, where he works with a range of clients, which, more recently have included law firms, academic publishers and museums. Michael has an active interest in how AI will shape the future of translation and human life in general. His P(doom) is over 70% (influenced largely by the work of Daniel Kokotajlo) but he has hope that there will be some room for humans in an AI-dominated future. In some ways, this talk is an attempt to plot out what that might look like. 

Joining the Webinar

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

PD Logbook

Intermediate 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.

		Monday 7 July 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm AEST Click here to view 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 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:

• 10 July 2025
• 14 August 2025
• 11 September 2025
• 9 October 2025
• 13 November 2025

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 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.

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

Confirmed dates:

Thursday, 31 July - register here for this date
Thursday, 28 August - 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.

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
		Register HERE for Wednesday, 25 June Register HERE for Thursday, 31 July Register HERE for Thursday, 28 August

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.