WELCOME TO AUSIT
Looking for a Translator or Interpreter? Use our easy "Find a Translator" or "Find an Interpreter" search functions in the menu (left and top of this page). If you are looking for specific language Translation or Interpretation you can email on AUSIT's Yahoo group at
ausityahoo@optusnet.com.au
Your specific request will then be passed on to the appropriate language eForum (there are currently 18 of them covering almost 40 languages) for responses to come to you from our members.
How to join: application form
All members are hereby notified that AUSIT's 21st National AGM was held on 15 November at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. Please log in to the members' section and check the 'national office' page for complete details.
AUSIT is the professional association for Translators and Interpreters in Australia. Whether you are looking for a Translator (written word) or Interpreter (spoken word) or would simply like to find out more about what Translators and Interpreters do, or how to become one, one of the following links will help you.
Find a practitioner
Over 750 experienced practitioners in more than 30 languages.
To find a translator, click here, to find an interpreter, click here.
The AUSIT Board of Professional Conduct
If you are not happy or something is going wrong and you must speak up, AUSIT is your first port of call. Your concern or grievance may qualify as a matter to be dealt with by a panel of experienced and dedicated members. More information here.
Consumer Guide
If you are purchasing T&I services in any form, you need to know the ins and outs of this industry. For more detailed advice on how to commission translations, click here or visit the Consumer Guide.
AUSIT Excellence Awards
The national Awards program for practitioners and organisations involved in the translating and interpreting profession in Australia is held biennially in odd numbered years.
Hear about those people and organisations setting the standards in our profession and read about the winning projects in 2007 and those in the preceding State Excellence Awards in Victoria. Details for the National AUSIT Excellence Awards 2009 are available from the main EXCELLENCE AWARDS Page, see the menu bar to the left.
Winners of the inaugural National AUSIT Excellence Awards were honoured at a Gala Dinner in Sydney in November 2007. Click here to meet the 2007 winners.
Glossary
Whether you are a consumer of T&I services or a practitioner, to explore the terminology used in regard to translating and interpreting, click here or visit the Consumer Guide.
Our profile
Who has heard of T&I, and what did they say? Read a range of articles and interviews in the The profession in the media.
Training and professional development
AUSIT is developing and delivering a wide range of training courses and professional development activities, available to members and non-members alike. If you want to know what's happening within the institute, click on News and Training.
Want to join?
Whether you are a practising translator or interpreter, a student who hopes to become one, or a person with an interest or stake in language and T&I, membership in AUSIT is your direct access to people working in the industry. With or without accreditation, you can join and participate in training, social events, the AUSIT professional development program and more. Most of all, you can contribute to the development of our profession. Download an application form here .
The eBulletin and language efora
24-hour online discussion forums for interpreters and translators. Over 20 different groups for specific languages and special interests.
If you are already an AUSIT member, find instructions here. on the most important benefit of your membership.
Professional indemnity insurance
Every professional minimises their exposure to risk of legal action by taking out professional indemnity insurance.
AUSIT has obtained special rates for members only. Read about them here.
Membership renewal
Time to renew your membership? Remember, late fees apply.
Please download a renewal form by clicking here.
Wish to become a Senior Practitioner? Download the application form.
