AUSIT NSW Presents: What's Next for AUSIT? - New President, New Vision

Registrations close 11:59 pm, 22 January 2025

What's Next For AUSIT? — New President, New Vision

Friday 24 January 2025

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm AEDT (1.5 hrs)

Location: 21WW Macquarie Lecture Theatre, 21 Wally's Walk, Macquarie Park, NSW (view on Google Maps) or online via Zoom

Description

Join us for a pivotal moment in AUSIT's journey as our newly elected National President, Carl Gene Fordham, shares a transformative vision for our professional association. This special event will explore how we can collectively strengthen our community, amplify our professional impact, and overcome the challenges facing translators and interpreters in the modern workplace.

Key highlights of the session:

• Insights into AUSIT's new strategic vision.

• Q&A session with the new National President.

• Opportunities to contribute to AUSIT's future direction.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this is your chance to be part of a passionate community working to advance our profession. Come hear about our exciting initiatives and networking opportunities, and how you can play a crucial role in shaping AUSIT's path forward.

This event is preceded by another presentation called Words on Trial: The Ethical Burden of Legal Translators and Interpreters. For more information and to register, view the event here.

Our Presenter - Carl Gean Fordham

Carl assists Mandarin speakers in navigating Australia's legal system by facilitating their effective communication in courts and tribunals. He transforms their documents and testimony into evidence and uses his legal expertise to interpret court language for them. Beyond his translation work, Carl teaches interpreting at the University of Queensland on a part-time basis. He was also recently elected as National President of the AUSIT. Carl is focused on increasing the association's visibility among practitioners. Additionally, he aims to broaden AUSIT's influence within the competitive landscape of the language services industry.

PD Logbook

As this event is social in nature, it is not eligible for PD points.

This is a live webinar event and will be recorded.

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.