ASLIA Vic proudly produces this quality, 40-page magazine four times a year to inform, challenge, support as well as entertain anyone involved in or interested in Auslan interpreting. The magazine is not to be missed! It includes regular features such as:
 Interpreter Profiles
Deaf Consumer Perspectives
'What to do? Ask...'
Sign du Jour
He Says/She Signs and much, much more!
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As well, it features articles on a range of topics written by academics, interpreters and employers...not to mention its updates on state, national and international issues. And if all that wasn't enough, it also includes fun bits and pieces, too!
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From the World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI):
One very cold and snowy day in Kosovo last year, I was persuaded by Susan Emerson & Cindy Cave that I should subscribe to the ASLIA Vic Newsletter 'Across the Board'. I did half think that I might be making a mere philanthropic gesture of support, but I can now honestly say that 'Across the Board' is one of the most lively, interesting and informative journals to do with sign language interpreting that I have read.
I admire the energy and commitment from the Editorial Board that undoubtedly underpins the work which goes into each edition, and the way in which views from experienced and 'new' interpreters are encouraged, thereby demonstrating that each one of us has much to offer the other. The articles are a stimulating balance between the academic, practical, and human, and I welcome the refreshing Deaf consumer/student/interpreter perspective.
Sometimes it is easy for us to become very inward looking; I value the Newsletter's efforts to extend the horizons of its readers by sharing news not only of local and national developments, but in also taking an international perspective. ASLIA has blazed a trail in the support given to sign language interpreting colleagues from Kosovo, Serbia, Fiji, Nigeria and Cambodia, and it is heartening to read of progress made.
'Across the Board' lives up to its promise of being all-encompassing, educational and entertaining - a rare achievement. It is a journal I look forward to receiving. Congratulations!
Liz Scott Gibson
President
WASLI
From Victoria:
Since the inception of Across the Board I have enjoyed the great range of articles and other contents that you have been able to gather for the readers. I can imagine the many hours you must put into each edition. I was heavily involved in producing the Silent Messenger in NSW, Deaf Notes in South Australia and Deaf Talkabout in Victoria. Each of those magazines was printed “in house” on an ink duplicator and it was “all hands on deck” to assemble, staple, fold and envelope every issue. We are so fortunate to have a properly printed and bound magazine for ASLIA, and in colour, too. The old Deaf Society magazine is now defunct, but my memory of them allows me to realise how much effort you all expend for our benefit. Congratulations, I hope your enthusiasm holds up because your work is greatly valued.
John W. Flynn
Professional Interpreter
ASLIA Vic is the most communicative and informative professional association I have belonged to.
Anonymous
Associate Member
I have belonged to many professional associations across a broad range of sectors from Education to Sport, Recreation and Community Services. ASLIA Vic provides so much to its membership base for the membership dollars. The ATB magazine is always packed with a diversity of great and useful information. The regular emails keep members up to date on everything going on. ASLIA's proactive involvement in issues to do with the Profession and the Deaf Community is testimony to the energy and commitment of the President, Office Bearers and members. You are doing a Fantastic job. Please know that your commitment is noted and admired.
Leanne Wishart
deaf access VICTORIA, Coordinator
Gippsland Region
Just wanted to let you all know I really appreciated the first magazine. I've found it great reading, a good mix of everything and just what I need being out here in the sticks of Bairnsdale to feel a bit more connected with what’s going on. So thanks heaps and love to see it continue.
Sue Neill
Para-professional Interpreter
Gippsland Region
From interstate and overseas:
I look forward to my quarterly issue of ATB! A great magazine - rich with ideas, full of colour images, refreshing and sometimes thought-provoking commentary on the interpreting field, regular columns, interesting articles, personal profiles and exclusive interviews! The strength of ATB lies in it's diversity of content, which is reflective of the composition of our profession and the depth and breadth of our work as interpreters. If you don't already subscribe - please do so, and prepare to be surprised!
Karen Bontempo
Auslan Interpreter & Interpreter Educator
Western Australia
I am amazed at the amount of work going in to produce the ATB magazine. I am in awe of the editorial committee for their dedication, commitment and skill in putting together such a professional magazine. Living in the Northern Territory, I feel far away from many things but this magazine does wonders for keeping me in touch with what's happening in Victoria, as well as the rest of the World. I've had contact with many people who have told me that they also feel the magazine is fantastic and does wonders for bringing the profession of Sign Language interpreting to the forefront. I say thank you to the editorial committee, and please 'Don't stop!!'
Kylie Scott
Professional Interpreter, Darwin
From humble beginnings (I recall the suggestion, at an ASLIA Vic executive committee planning day, that we start up "a newsletter")....to its present-day incarnation of a fabulous, very professional-looking magazine filled with interesting and informative articles of great relevance to our field…all in such a short time! Congratulations to the hard-working team who keep on making it happen!
Pip Cody
Professional Interpreter, Adelaide
I really appreciate this magazine for the timely articles, great photos, the diversity of topics covered in the articles, and the clarity in which the information is offered to the reader! Keep up the great work!
Debra Russell, Ph.D.
WASLI - Regional Representative
(North America)
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...and more from Victoria:
What a Mag! Across the Board is certainly an apt title a journal that has come to be a must read for all people associated with the Auslan interpreting. This magazine is targeted at all qualified Auslan interpreters and those in training. It is also useful for employers of Auslan interpreters and deaf consumers. It also embraces the growing pool of trained Deaf Relay Interpreters and welcomes these new professionals into the more traditional interpreting profession. In short, it’s a must for everyone!
The main attraction for me about the journal is that it has a number of research articles both national and international which sets the scene. The depth of articles on what ASLIA is doing both in Australia and Victoria, contributions from deaf community members, professional deaf people, managers of interpreting agencies, ‘dear bridge’ is both humourous and thought provoking as it discusses ethical dilemmas faced in the industry.
Across the Board is an excellent magazine that is a cross between a serious scholarly journal and a light-hearted version of New Idea! The challenge will be for the editorial team to continue to maintain that balance as the magazine becomes more widely read and embraced.
Cathy Clark
Centre of Excellence NMIT, Coordinator
Hi Maxine Buxton here, Paraprofessional interpreter of nearly five years (although I still like to say that I'm a "baby interpreter"!). I've recently taken the big bad leap of faith from my home of five years- Banksia Secondary Deaf Facility into full time freelance interpreting.... what an exciting and inspiring journey! For anyone contemplating the same sort of plunge- go for it! Just close your eyes and jump... you will (I promise!) land on soft ground.
My thanks to the ASLIA Vic ‘Across the Board’ Magazine committee! I drew a lot of inspiration from reading about what other interpreters are doing out there in the amazing world! Working in a secondary school can be all-encompassing and sometimes you can forget or even be unaware of the choices and opportunities available to qualified interpreters. Thanks to all the interpreters who have shared their stories about their lives and what motivates them in their profession! These stories have in turn, motivated me!
I also really enjoy reading about what Deaf people expect from an interpreter, and understanding that it is okay for those expectations to be different. As a newly declared freelance interpreter I’m fairly inexperienced when it comes to getting my head around the many and varied challenging situations presented to me. Having a Deaf consumer’s perspective is extremely valuable and I would love for more Deaf people to share their stories.
Well done Across the Board! Keep up the good work!
Maxine Buxton
Professional Interpreter
Dear Across the Board editorial team, contributors and sponsors,
Once the word is out on the grapevine that the next issue is hot off the press it is with great anticipation that I look forward to receiving my “Across the Board” issue. Once I have the latest edition in my hot little hands I pull up a possie on the couch, Pepsi Max in one hand, cat on my lap and assume the reading position. As the clock ticks on and I realise that dinner is still not on the go and the cat has left my side and is clawing to go outside I realise just how engrossed I get in each and every article. I love reading about our international counterparts, the Deaf consumer’s perspective, and I always seem to learn something in “Sign Du Jour”. The Voyeur in me loves reading the interpreter profiles and am surprised by just how little I know about my interpreting colleagues. I want to congratulate everyone who has a hand in putting together this wonderful publication. The magazine is not only educational on a variety of levels from The Business Corner to special updates and regional reports but also gives me a good old belly laugh with the side far and all the little cartoons that are strategically placed to break up the more serious pages. My favourite will always be Volume 2, Issue 1, page 36 Fredia’s blowout! Love it! Keep up the great work.
Danielle Hargreaves
Professional Interpreter
ATB mag has brought such joy to my heart and given me a concrete connection to our profession that a late night meeting can’t provide. I've used it as a bartering object to successfully suade two new members to ASLIA Vic. And, just between you and me, I really felt honoured and excited to be 'invited' to provide a book review.
I would like to forward a huge thanks to all who have been involved in this momentous project, especially Cindy Cave, you are a machine!
ATB is a fantastic forum for interpreters and the issues relevant to us. I particularly like the profiles of interpreters. We really aren’t robots and do have other interests. The 'Sign du jour' keep me signing 'cool' ly with the younger Deaf community and honestly, it’s a meaty mag, I can really chew over it. It’s not some flimsy double sided news flash. Thanks all ATB crew.
Eliza Allan
Para-professional Interpreter
This mag is jammed packed from the front cover to the back page. An absolute must read for anyone linked to the interpreting industry. The ATB Editorial Team is to be congratulated on their tireless work and the broad spectrum they manage to cover in this fantastic publication. Articles, papers and points of interest are covered at International, National, State and local level. Personally I would like to thank the Ed team for including their rural colleagues. The magazine is an avenue for staying in touch with contemporary academia, issues, and generally what is on, and importantly it is a place also for us to have a voice. Congratulations to everyone involved and thanks!
Therese Lewis
Para-professional Interpreter
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