ASLITAQ Committee at the monthly general meeting. Members ONLY

ASLIAQ has a social group for early career interpreters and soon-to-be NAATI certified provisional interpreters, including CPI and CPDI. P-Platers is about peer social support, shared learning and professional networking opportunities.

This masterclass is aimed at experienced Deaf and hearing interpreters and translators – but all are welcome!

Theory of Mind (ToM) is a crucial cognitive skill that underpins communication, social interaction, and learning. For Deaf students, differences in access to incidental learning and social cues make ToM an important consideration for educational interpreters.

Join us as we explore the concept of Theory of Mind and discuss how it relates to our work. This session will cover:

• The foundations of ToM and its development in children and adolescents.
• How ToM shapes interactions, learning experiences, and peer relationships.
• Strategies to support perspective-taking, inferencing, and comprehension in interpreted settings.
• Practical applications—how an understanding of ToM can enhance our role as interpreters.

Whether you’re looking to build on existing knowledge or gain fresh insights, this workshop will provide valuable perspectives and tools to support Deaf learners in their cognitive and social development.

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on the role of Theory of Mind in educational interpreting!

Auslan<>English Interpreters will be provided at this event.

$15 members

$30 non-members

ASLITAQ Committee at the monthly general meeting. Members ONLY

Ready to deepen your understanding of Auslan’s rich linguistic features? Join us for Show, Don’t Tell: Exploring Linguistic Features of Auslan, an engaging workshop designed for interpreters and practitioners who want to elevate their use of depicting signs and constructed action techniques.

Auslan’s visual and spatial nature offers unique ways to convey meaning—far beyond words alone. In this workshop, we’ll dive into three powerful tools:

• Depicting Signs – Learn how to effectively represent objects, actions, and environments to bring messages to life.
• Constructed Action/Dialogue – Explore techniques for embodying characters, emotions, and perspectives in a way that feels authentic and natural.
• Co-constructed Techniques – Discover how to skillfully share the signing space and co-create meaning in dynamic interactions.

Through hands-on activities and practical examples, you’ll develop skills to “show” rather than “tell,” creating clear, engaging, and visually rich interpretations.
Workshop Highlights:

• Guided practice in applying these techniques.
• Strategies to improve clarity and audience engagement.
• Opportunities to collaborate and receive expert feedback.

This event is Auslan immersive and will not be interpreted.

$15 members

$30 non-members