Christy Filipich
President
Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/sWAAWpXw7Oc
Christy is a practising Auslan/English Certified Interpreter in Fremantle, WA with 20 years’ experience in the field. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Auslan-English Interpreting a Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies from Macquarie University, and a Master in Disability Studies (Sensory Disability). Christy also holds a Cert IV in Training and Assessing and has previously lectured on the Diploma of Interpreting at North Metropolitan TAFE in Perth, WA. She has been on the committee of ASLIA (WA) in various capacities since 2004 and has a passion for supporting interpreting practitioners and the industry to ensure the Deaf community has access.
Email: president@asliawa.org
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Vice-President
If you’re interested in joining the committee, please contact secretary@asliawa.org
Dennis Ong
Treasurer
Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/ilfoQHTn_RY
Dennis has been a committee members since 2017. As well as being a NAATI CPI Auslan-English interpreter, Dennis is also a teacher and has experience interpreting in educational and community settings. Fun fact about Dennis – he can wiggle his ears!
Email: treasurer@asliawa.org
Trish Townsend
Secretary
Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/2M2YwSeLMSo
Trish is well known in the WA interpreting and Deaf Community. She was on the ASLIA (WA) committee in it’s early days, and has rejoined the committee in order to provide support with like-minded members, who share a passion for learning and assisting others to do the same. She has extensive experience in many settings and is open to learning and improving all that she can. Trish was also ‘Born to Ride’, regularly turning up to ASLIA events on her Harley Davidson!
Email: secretary@asliawa.org
Corey Piestrzeniewicz
Committee
Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/KpxtzFuzxxQ
Corey joined us in 2020 in order to network, build relationships with peers and support the organisation that supports her. She is a NAATI CPI with a Diploma of Interpreting and hopes to complete the Macquarie University Graduate Diploma of Interpreting and attain NAATI Certified Interpreter. She has experience interpreting in educational settings, community settings, and theatre, as well as working as a chaplain in a Deaf school. Corey is a closet country music fan and a zumba enthusiast!
Email: committee4@asliawa.org
Dani Pritchard
Committee
Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/KShuVJ0I8Kc
Dani has been interpreting since 2009 and currently works full time in education, with some freelancing in various settings on the side. She recently graduated from the Macquarie University Graduate Diploma of Auslan-English Interpreting. Dani recommends everyone join ASLIA and if interested to join the committee to help support the organisation that supports interpreters. Fun fact about Dani – she was a champion high jumper growing up and could even do the splits.
Email: committee1@asliawa.org
Maddie Kaputin
Committee
Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/pO4f7_EXV2E
Madison started her interpreting journey in 2016 with basic community Auslan courses. She continued her education through TAFE, then through the Fast Track Interpreter Course in 2019.
Madison passed her NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter test in 2020 and has since been working as a community interpreter. She enjoys the fast pace that comes with the job and a variety of different environments.
Madison joined the committee to learn more about the industry and network with her peers.
Tahlicia Osei-Poku
Committee
Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/HZRu2SpF7Gc
Tahlicia is a Certified Provisional Interpreter working in the industry since 2015.
Tahlicia has spent significant time within the education and community fields as a practitioner, and her experiences have been varied within the Deaf community in Perth, Western Australia. She is passionate about professional growth within the Auslan<>English interpreting industry and currently working on the ASLIA WA committee.
Email: committee2@asliawa.org
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National Representative
WA Language Services Policy
WA Language Services Policy 2020 aims to ensure that all Western Australians have equitable access to information and services. To find out more, click here: WA Language Services Policy
2021 Activity Calendar
ASLIA (WA) 2021 Calendar of Events
ASLIA (WA) Constitution
ASLIA_WA_Constitution_20171208
We are working on a project to update that Constitution, including writing it in plain English and translating into Auslan.
ASLIA (WA) Policies
- Many of our policies are currently being reviewed and updated. Auslan translations will be made available once the reviewing process is complete.
- Policy for Provision of Funding to Members – All current ASLIA (WA) members are entitled to apply for financial support to attend workshops or skill development programs.
- Click here to read the policy: ASLIA_(WA)_Policy_Funding
- Click here to apply for funding: ASLIA_(WA)_Policy_Funding_Application
- Policy for Student Representative to the Committee – Students enrolled in an Interpreting Training Course are eligible to apply for a co-opted position on the committee as a student representative.
- Click here to read the policy: ASLIA_(WA)_Policy_Student_Rep
- Click here to apply: ASLIA_(WA)_Policy_Student_Rep_Application
Upcoming Events
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ASLIA (WA) 2021 Mexican Fiesta
05/12/2021 to 05/12/2021 -
Cross Border Chat December
17/12/2021 to 17/12/2021