Members receive preferential rates for PD events. Become a member today: lnkd.in/gh5_mAdm

Over many years working in and with Bahasa Indonesia, Christine Berry has realised that ‘in this language, pronouns take a back seat–they are just not that important.’ She muses on this gradual discovery in the latest issue of AUSIT’s own In Touch magazine:lnkd.in/gpdvUNsM

HURRY!! Conference Registrations close on Wednesday 5 November Check out the Program: lnkd.in/gfRrVWbF Register now: lnkd.in/gy4iJQAT

AUSIT NAT Presents: From translating across languages to interpreting across time: why working with museums might be a viable pathway for translators and interpreters in a post-AI world (Webinar) To register, click here: lnkd.in/gZfqby5j

The latest interview in the ‘AUSIT Stalwarts’ series (in our own In Touch magazine) features a pioneer of healthcare interpreting, AUSIT Fellow Terry Chesher. You can read all about Terry’s T&I journey here: lnkd.in/gAhWdeU4

Introduction to Medical Interpreting Presented by Anna Kenny 27 November 2025 Free for AUSIT members and all NAATI-credentialled practitioners! For more information and to register: lnkd.in/g29h4b_y

1 day to go We gratefully acknowledge our 2025 National Conference sponsors. Your support strengthens the language services community and helps us advance the profession. #AUSITNationalConference2025 #ThankYouSponsors

What an energising few days at the 38th AUSIT National Conference! Themed "Focusing on Engagement: with government, clients, language communities, colleagues", the event brought together practitioners, researchers and industry stakeholders.

Thank you to everyone who took part across the various sessions and events — your involvement and enthusiasm helped create a truly memorable and collaborative conference experience.

We’re especially grateful to our sponsors, whose support enabled this experience: LanguageLoop, Multicultural NSW, Australian Department of Home Affairs, NAATI, Think HQ, Australian Signals Directorate, AllGraduates Translation and Interpreting Services, Connecting Now

And to sponsors: UNSW Sydney, Macquarie University, Congress Australia, Oncall, Translationz, 2M Language Services and Fenton Green.

Six AUSIT members recently won a prestigious international prize for their excellent scientific and technical translations. You can read about their achievement here: lnkd.in/g9FG7__h

Empowering Practitioners through Theoretical Insight: Functionalism in Action Presented by Dr Wei Teng 10 December 2025 Free for AUSIT members and all NAATI-credentialled practitioners! For more information and to register: lnkd.in/g5AiX6Q9

Using LLMs for Formative Feedback in Translator Training (Webinar) 16 December 2025 This hands-on webinar presents a process-oriented methodology that positions LLMs as formative-feedback partners rather than output generators. Register here: office.ausit.org/event-6432276

Congratulations to Joe van Dalen, ex-Chair of the AUSIT SA/NT Branch (2014–25) and Secretary for 4 years before that, on being awarded an AUSIT Fellowship. preting profession. A well-deserved honour for an exceptional practitioner.

Honouring Terry Chesher, Italian–English translator and AUSIT Fellow, who was presented with Life Membership at this year’s AUSIT Conference for her pioneering contribution to healthcare interpreting in Australia. A remarkable legacy of leadership & service to our profession

Celebrating David Connor, a talented polyglot and long-serving contributor to AUSIT, who was honoured with Life Membership at the recent AUSIT Conference. A fitting tribute to an exceptional and enduring contribution.

Check out AUSIT's new Fee Scale Translator Guide, shorturl.at/Vc1FI – a valuable resource for new and inexperienced translators to assist them in setting competitive prices as self-employed professionals

From all of us at AUSIT, we wish you a bright and refreshing summer break filled with good company, good food and well-earned rest.

AUSIT honours outstanding members: at the Conference Dinner during the recent National Conference, six presentations were made. Find out about the recipients and why they were chosen in the latest (December) issue of In Touch magazine, now available here -shorturl.at/Duger.