Australian Government funded interpreting services

Some approved service providers may be eligible to access funded interpreting services through the NDIA or Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, rather than through the Free Interpreting Service.

Australian Government funded interpreting services

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) funded interpreting services for eligible service providers

Eligible NDIS registered service providers can access funded interpreting services to assist with implementation of supports in a participant's plan. Please refer to the NDIA’s website here to check your eligibility and obtain instructions on registering for a funded TIS National client code.

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing funded interpreting services for approved providers of aged care services

The Australian Government offers interpreting services to help people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds access and navigate the aged care system. Please refer to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website to check your eligibility and obtain instructions on registering for a funded TIS National client code.

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing funded interpreting services for PHN-commissioned mental health services

The Australian Government offers funded interpreting services for approved PHN-commissioned mental health services to assist people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds when accessing mental health support. Services may include (but not limited to) Medicare Mental Health Centres, the Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program, and headspace support services. These programs are eligible to access TIS National services at no cost. Please refer to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website here to check your eligibility and obtain instructions on registering for a funded TIS National client code.

If you have any further questions regarding your eligibility for these programs you can contact TIS National’s Client Engagement team at tispromo@homeaffairs.gov.au.