Online Consultative workshops in Auslan and English

Public Skills Australia is delivering an important initiative to review and update the Auslan, Interpreting, and Translating Training Qualifications. This critical project aims to ensure these qualifications meet the evolving needs of students, professionals, and all users of Auslan, both now and into the future.

We are inviting key stakeholders including members of the Deaf and Deafblind communities, representatives from Deaf advocacy organisations, industry professionals, and service providers to participate in a Consultative Workshop. This workshop will provide a collaborative environment, bringing together representatives from government and non-government organisations alongside community members.

Together, we will identify challenges within the training and interpreting industry, explore barriers, and uncover opportunities for improvement. Your insights and expertise will play a vital role in shaping meaningful updates to the qualifications, ensuring they address the needs of the community and the professional industry.

The online consultation workshops are the digital version of the in-person workshops and provide an opportunity for participation for all stakeholders who were unable to join us for our in-person workshops. Multiple Auslan interpreters will be present to support delivery of these online workshops. Zoom will be the application we will use to connect.

Workshop Agenda

• Current State of Auslan Interpreting in Australia & Global Best Practices.
• Perspectives on Current Qualifications.
• Identifying Areas for Improvement.
• Building a Pathway for Action.

The workshop will be held in person, with refreshments provided, including morning tea and lunch for all attendees. To ensure accessibility and inclusivity, Auslan Interpreters will be available to support the discussions.

Why Participate?

• Contribute your experiences and ideas to drive meaningful, positive change.
• Collaborate with industry experts, government officials, and like-minded individuals.
• Play a key role in strengthening interpreting and translating practices in Australia.

Who Should Attend?

We welcome all people with a connection to the Auslan training package to attend. People who may have a particular interest in participating include:

• Members of the Deaf and Deafblind communities with lived experience.
• Individuals who use Auslan in their personal or professional lives.
• Representatives from government and non-government organisations, Deaf advocacy groups, and service providers.
• Education providers, educators, trainers, and education support staff.
• Graduates of Auslan, Interpreting, and Translating programs.
• Current students enrolled in these qualifications.
• Representatives from government and non-government organisations.

If you are passionate about shaping the future of the Auslan qualifications, we strongly encourage you to participate in this consultative workshop.

Next Steps

Online workshops will be held Tuesday 24 June, 10am – 12pm, Wednesday 25 June 2pm-4pm, and Wednesday 25 June 7pm – 9pm. Times are given in AEST/GMT+10 as we are based in Melbourne, though you are welcome to join us from wherever you are based.

To join an online workshop, please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/Gd1A90Q8Ki

If you are unable to join one of our online workshops but would still be open to providing feedback, we welcome your contribution here: https://forms.office.com/r/fnxXdZz7r1

Your expertise is highly valued, and we look forward to working with you to build a stronger, more inclusive future for the Auslan interpreting and translating community.

Contact Us

For further information, please contact us at:

📧 auslanproject@publicskillsaustralia.org.au

Thank you for your commitment to this important initiative.