AUSIT TAS Branch Presents: Working With Interpreters at TASCAT (In person workshop)

AUSIT TAS Branch Presents Interpreting at the Tasmanian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) Workshop

9:00 am to 2:00 pm, AEST 20 June 2025 Hobart, TAS Registrations will close Midnight 16 June 2025

Join us for this in-person workshop held in conjunction with TASCAT. The day's training will be broken into two sessions:

SESSION #1: 9.00 - 11.00 AM

TITLE: Working with Interpreters at the Tasmanian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) : Problems + Solutions

Legal professionals frequently work alongside parties with limited English proficiency during proceedings. When collaborating with court interpreters, these professionals form an essential partnership that safeguards equal access to justice for all community members, regardless of language background or communication barriers. This professional development session will explore the nuanced challenges that commonly emerge when working with interpreters at the Tasmanian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT). You will learn about some evidence-based strategies and practical solutions developed from real-world experiences that can address these challenges, thereby enhancing procedural fairness for all.

SESSION #2: 12:00 - 2:00 PM

TITLE: Interpreting at the Tasmanian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) : ethical challenges & how to overcome them

Interpreters working in the Tasmanian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) frequently encounter ethical dilemmas when supporting parties with limited English proficiency. This professional development session will explore these challenges in depth and provide practical strategies for addressing them effectively. You will gain insights into maintaining impartiality while ensuring accurate communication, managing confidentiality concerns, and establishing appropriate professional boundaries — all critical skills for interpreters working within Tasmania's justice system. Additionally, the session will discuss how interpreters can advocate for clear communication processes without overstepping their role, ultimately enhancing access to justice for all participants.

Light refreshments will be provided to participants. Please make your own arrangements for lunch.

Our Presenters

Richard Grueber, Deputy President, Division Head (General), Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Opening remarks)

Carl Gene Fordham, AUSIT National President (Main presenter)

Carl is a NAATI-certified Chinese translator and Mandarin interpreter who specialises in court interpreting (Mandarin–English) and forensic translation (Chinese>English). He also serves as AUSIT’s National President and teaches T&I part time at the University of Queensland.

Venue

Tasmanian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT), 38 Barrack Street, Hobart, TAS 7000

Google Maps

Street Parking available nearby in Liverpool, Barrack + Goulburn Streets
TASCAT is a 7 minute walk from the metro bus mall, Hobart CBD

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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
Certificates for PD purposes will be issued to confirmed attendees only and may take up to two weeks to be sent out. This event will not be recorded.

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