Description
Explore the important role Auslan interpreters play in preventing poor mental health outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students in educational settings.
This professional development session examines how educational access, communication and inclusion contribute to positive mental health outcomes for Deaf students, and how interpreters can help navigate the challenges associated with communication barriers and exclusion.
Led by Ramas McRae, the session will explore the relationship between interpreting practice and student wellbeing, encouraging participants to reflect on their professional responsibilities and the impact of their work on Deaf students’ educational experiences.
The Interpreting in Educational Settings (IES) Committee hosted this online professional development event on 24 February 2026.
By viewing this PD, you will be enhancing your knowledge across Standards 1.4, 2.5, 3.2, 3.7 and 3.8 of the Professional Standards for Educational Interpreters.
Price: $15 member | $30 non member
Presenter:
Ramas McRae