Christy Filipich
President
Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/sWAAWpXw7Oc
Christy is a practising Auslan/English Certified Interpreter in Walyalup (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, and a Master in Disability Studies (Sensory Disability). Christy also holds a Cert IV in Training and Assessing and has been an interpreter trainer for many years. She has been an ASLIA member since the being an Auslan student in the late 1990’s, and 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
vacant
Vice-President
If you’re interested in joining the committee, please contact president@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
vacant
Secretary
If you’re interested in joining the committee, please contact president@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.
Email: committee3@asliawa.org
Brittany Manifis
Student Representative
Introduction in Auslan here: https://youtu.be/ZG7ucN7yjkU
Brittany is currently studying her Diploma of Interpreting through Deaf Connect, and has been on her journey since mid-2019 after deciding she wanted to know more than basic Auslan. She works as a Communication Guide and as an art instructor for social painting classes, as well as has a background in theatre and performance.
Britt is fiercely passionate about advocating for the Deaf community and strongly believes in providing a platform for Deaf voices. She is excited for the opportunities being a Student Representative creates, and looks forward to bringing fresh ideas to the table while gaining the ever-compounding knowledge of professionals in the field.
Fun fact about Brittany: she is a professional mermaid!
Email: student.rep@asliawa.org
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
ASLIA (WA) Constitution
ASLIA_WA_Constitution_20171208
ASLIA (WA) Policies
- 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
ASLIA (WA) AGM 2021-2022
ASLIA (WA) held their AGM on 28 August 2022 at the Herdsman Lake Tavern. Documents relevant to the AGM are attached:
AGM 2022 President’s Report: ASLIA (WA) AGM 2022 President’s Report 2022 08 28
AGM 2022 Treasurer’s Report: ASLIA (WA) AGM 2022 Treasurer’s Report
AGM 2022 Balance Sheet: ASLIA (WA) AGM 2022 Balance Sheet 2021_2022
AGM 2022 Minutes: ASLIA (WA) AGM 2022 Minutes