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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2005 UPDATE

NEWSFLASH
VICDEAF HAS GIVEN ASLIA VIC THE USE OF AN OFFICE!! WE NOW HAVE OUR VERY OWN SPACE WITH OUR NAME ON THE DOOR!!

· NMIT Projects on Auslan and interpreting are continuing and we should have some information to report soon. Go to the website if you want first hand info: http://online.nmit.vic.edu.au/deaf/project.htm

· VITS recently put out a booklet proposing a model for self-regulation for interpreters and translators. This is basically a call for setting up an independent registration body which VITS calls 'VITAL" (Victorian Interpreters And Translators Association Limited).Interested? Read more in the Minutes.

· VTPU (Victorian Transcultural Psychiatric Unit) recently completed a project surveying interpreters about their needs for training in mental health interpreting. A report has been prepared which was emailed recently to members. An ASLIA Vic rep will attend the next meeting. A booklet of guidelines for working with interpreters is being prepared. If you want input please contact Meredith or Sandi.

· No meeting on Thursday 15th September: Instead go to the VCOD AGM and come to our workshop the next week on 23rd Sept (see below).

· Thanks to Vicdeaf for the great free workshop on working in mental health settings on Monday 29th August. It was a great PD night!.

· Put Friday 11th November in your diary! It is our AGM and we will have some surprise entertainment!

· Workshops Workshops!! Don't miss the great opportunities coming up!
Friday 23rd September What Do Deaf Professionals Want from interpreters??
All in Auslan, so come and enjoy a night in your favourite language with info straight from the client to you!
Meet Panel members Carla Anderson, Steffi Linder, Brent Phillips and David Peters
6.30 -8.30pm at Level 3 Vicdeaf
Light refreshments Free for members $10 non members ($5 students)

Wednesday 12th October: ASLIA Vic and VCOD Present How to use An Interpreter!
All in Auslan for the Deaf community
Refreshments provided
Free for members Cost for non members TBA

Saturday October 1st Working in legal settings.
Guest Speakers:Laurie Robson from the Law Institite & Merie Spring from Brisbane
9am-4pm Vicdeaf Level 3 340 Albert Street East Melbourne
Interpreters provided $15 for member $30 for non members (that's without food)
Contact Cindy Cave - 0421 937 190

· Our last meeting for the year before the AGM is Thursday October 13th 5.30pm at Vicdeaf