Improving access to interpreter services

As a health professional in palliative care, you are likely to require interpreter and translation services to facilitate clear communication about care needs and service provision. Here are some services that are available throughout Australia to assist you.

For everyone

The Australian Government offer a fee paying and free translation and interpreting service. Visit the website to book a phone interpreter or an on-site interpreter.

Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS National)

Translating and Interpreting Services

Agencies must apply for a client code to register for Australian Government Translation and Interpreting services (TIS). Visit the website to register.

Translation and interpreting service register agency (TIS National)

Register agency

Cultural and linguistically diverse people

The Centre for Cultural Diversity and Ageing: Bilingual Directory has a list of bilingual staff that can be hired out to aged care service providers to match the language spoken by their consumers. Visit the website to learn more.

Bilingual Agency Staff Directory

Centre for Cultural Diversity and Ageing

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Last updated 17 February 2023