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Created: 07 June 2013
The wallet-sized I need an interpreter card is designed to assist non-English speakers to request an interpreter when they need to communicate with an English speaker. Once a non-English speaker’s language has been identified, the required language can be written on the card for the client to use again in the future.
This product is available in hard copy on request by completing the promotional materials request form....read more
Created: 31 October 2017
The I need an interpreter sticker is designed to assist non-English speakers to request an interpreter when they need to communicate with an English speaker.
Agencies can provide this sticker to their non-English speaking clients, once their language has been identified and written on the sticker for the client to use again in the future.
These stickers are designed to fit along the back of a card (such as a Medicare card) or the back of a mobile phone.
This product can be ordered through our promotional...read more
Created: 10 April 2018
TIS National provides a range of promotional materials to assist you and your clients to access our services.
These promotional products are in electronic format for you to view, print or save immediately. Some promotional products are also available in hard-copy format on request using the promotional materials request form.
Bridge the communication gap e-brochure
The Bridge the communication gap e-brochure provides general information about working with interpreters.
A guide to services e-brochure
The A...read more
Created: 07 June 2013
No. TIS National interpreters are contracted as individuals not as a business therefore you do not require an Australian Business Number (ABN). TIS National automatically deducts tax from interpreter pay. ...read more
Created: 06 June 2013
You must provide the correct on-site address and include any specific instructions the interpreter needs to be aware of.
The site contact needs to be on time to meet the interpreter at the scheduled appointment time as the interpreter is not permitted to enter the premises without the agency site contact present....read more
Created: 22 October 2015
Yes. TIS National provides on-site interpreting services. If you need an on-site interpreter, you should contact the organisation you need to communicate with through TIS National using a phone interpreter and ask them to organise an on-site interpreter for you.
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Created: 22 October 2015
Always call 000 directly if you need to contact emergency Ambulance, Police or Fire services. The 000 emergency services line will call TIS National and connect you with an interpreter using a priority line 24 hours a day, every day of the year....read more
Created: 03 October 2013
If you are having difficulty finding an available interpreter in your requested language, we encourage you to call during our off-peak times. During off-peak times high demand languages are more likely to be available.
TIS National’s peak demand times are between 10 am and 5 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), Monday to Thursday. During these times you may experience difficulty accessing an interpreter in the language required.
Calling between 8 am to 10 am (AEST), Monday to Thursday and any time...read more
Created: 20 October 2015
You can use a TIS National interpreter most effectively by:
preparing all of the information you need for your call before calling TIS National
being patient and waiting for the interpreter to finish interpreting before speaking again
using short sentences
avoiding using slang or jargon that the may be difficult to translate
understanding the role of the interpreter
not asking the interpreter for advice or to advocate for you
notifying the interpreter, organisation or TIS National immediately if you are...read more
Created: 03 May 2016
The Australian Government has developed a Family Safety Pack with information on Australia’s laws regarding domestic and family violence, sexual assault and forced marriage, and a woman’s right to be safe. The pack includes four factsheets and a storyboard, translated into 46 languages. The Family Safety Pack is available on the Department of Social Services website.
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