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Language identification card

Language Card

Created: 08 September 2015

The Language identification card is a tool to help you identify a non-English speakers’ language. The card includes translations of the phrase “Please indicate which language you speak and we will try to obtain an interpreter to help us” in a range of different languages. You can show the card to a non-English speaker to help them indicate the language they speak. ...read more

Tip Tuesday: We provide resources to assist you and your clients

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

I speak multiple languages Can I interpret in all of these languages

Created: 19 August 2022

Interpreters can only interpret in languages included in their Deed of Standing Offer with TIS National. It is possible to join the TIS National interpreter panel in more than one language.  However, TIS National requires you to have National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) certification in any additional languages (where it is available) before you can provide services in other languages. If TIS National appoints you to provide services in more than one language, the languages...read more

I need an interpreter card

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

I need an interpreter sticker

Image of I need an interpreter sticker

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

TIS Nationals language naming policy

Created: 11 July 2022

TIS National is one of the largest and leading language service provider in Australia offering interpreting services in over 150 languages. We continually appoint new interpreters with the highest NAATI credentials, wherever possible, to our panel of over 2700 interpreters. This helps to meet ongoing demand for interpreting services, particularly in languages used by new and emerging communities settling in Australia.  TIS National aims to have a language list which is consistent with NAATI’s language names...read more

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and TIS National services

Created: 25 March 2020

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and TIS National services With the COVID-19 situation changing rapidly, TIS National continues providing language services to the Australian community. This includes people with no or limited English language skills, agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their clients. This ensures that despite the unprecedented circumstances, Australian Government’s programs and services are accessible by all eligible Australians, responsive to their needs, and deliver equitable outcomes,...read more

COVID 19 Coronavirus and TIS National services

Created: 04 November 2020

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and TIS National services With the COVID-19 situation changing rapidly, TIS National continues providing language services to the Australian community. This includes people with no or limited English language skills, agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their clients. This ensures that despite the unprecedented circumstances, Australian Government’s programs and services are accessible by all eligible Australians, responsive to their needs, and deliver equitable outcomes,...read more

How do I request an immediate phone interpreter

Created: 03 October 2013

TIS National provides access to immediate phone interpreters 24 hours, every day of the year. Call the TIS National contact centre on 131 450 at any time of day or night to access an immediate phone interpreter. When you call 131 450 for immediate phone interpreting the TIS National operator will ask you for the following information: language required your client code your agencies name and the section you work in your name and phone number ...read more