Working with Interpreters

Interpreters are essential in providing safe services to clients who have limited English. This is important to ensure equity of access to services for all Australians, is respectful and empowering of the client, and absolutely vital if a person’s health or legal situation is at risk.

Workshop Program

· How to identify if you need an interpreter

· The role of an interpreter

· Accessing a phone or face-to-face

· interpreter service

· How to communicate via an interpreter

· Intersectionality and related

· complexities in choosing and using an

· interpreter

· Dealing with potential challenges

Comments from past participants:

“Lively, interactive, interesting, open and honest”.

“Outstanding, I have learnt so much”.

“So excellent. I loved it all. Learnt so much especially from Interpreter’s perspective”.

“This session was so relevant, I think it should be incorporated as a professional development for GP’s, clinicians, nurses, general healthcare and allied health workforce…”

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

81 Angas St, 81 Angas Street, Adelaide, Australia