Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT)

Description

Founded in 1987, The Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT) inc. is the national association for the translating and interpreting profession.

Member benefits

Quarterly newsletter.
Inclusion in AUSIT's website directory with potential for more job opportunities. Optional hyperlinks to the member's email address and personal website with an additional field allowing the member to list specialist areas.
Cost-effective rates for advertising in the national business phone directory.
Professional indemnity insurance at reduced rates.
Email networking with other professionals and discussion groups in specific areas, including translation technology,pay and conditions and overseas members.
Access to translators' tools, policy and research papers and useful links.

Mission / Aims

With a membership of around 1200 and branches in each State and Territory, AUSIT brings together T&L professionals and works to increase public understanding of the role of interpreters and translators.

The AUSIT Code of Ethics sets the standard for the profession in Australia. It has been approved by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) and major organizations.

Principal activities

Professional development activities, workshops, lectures, courses and conferences.

Training / Licensing / Certification

Workshops, lectures, professional development activities.

Affiliations

We are member of:

Member of Professions Australia and of the International Federation of Translators (FIT), whose XIVth Triennial World Congress was organized and hosted by AUSIT.

They are our members:

AUSIT is represented on committees and consulting bodies all over Australia.