ASLITAQ Committee at the monthly general meeting. Members ONLY

ASLITAQ are having their first social gathering of the year with a board game meetup in Mackay. It will be held at the Boomerang Hotel, on the 8th of March, from 11:30am. BYO board games to share, food and drink can be purchased onsite. This will be a voice off event.

ASLITAQ are having their first social gathering of the year with a board game meetup in Ipswich. It will be held at Epic, on the 8th of March, from 11:30am. BYO board games to share, food and drink can be purchased onsite. This will be a voice off event.

ASLITA (WA) in collaboration with Palliative Care WA and WA Primary Health Alliance are pleased to provide a professional development information session on advance care planning, palliative care and end of life choices to the Auslan Interpreter Industry in Western Australia.

Building on the success of last year’s session, You Can’t Sign That! Sexual Health Interpreting Part 2 takes a deeper dive into the challenges of interpreting for sexual health education.
Led by the same expert presenters, this interactive workshop offers expanded vocabulary, practical strategies, and hands-on opportunities to help you navigate sensitive topics with confidence.

In a safe and supportive space, you’ll have the chance to:

• Refine your approach to interpreting complex and sensitive content.
• Expand your understanding of inclusive and appropriate terminology.
• Practise with expert guidance and receive constructive peer feedback.
• Ask questions and discuss challenges with experienced facilitators.

Whether you joined us last year or are looking to build your skills in this specialised area, this workshop will provide practical tools to enhance your interpreting practice and support clear, inclusive communication in educational settings.

This event is Auslan immersive and will not be interpreted.

$15 members

$30 non-members

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