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Created: 14 December 2022
From 24 October 2022, some privately employed allied health professionals will have access to the Australian Government’s Free Interpreting Services (FIS). The FIS aims to provide equitable access to key services for people with limited or no English language proficiency. The service is delivered by the Department of Home Affairs’ Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on behalf of the Australian Government.
Access to the FIS will be available to eligible private sector allied health professionals...read more
Created: 18 October 2016
Using her language skills to help
Bojana had just turned 17 when she volunteered to help fellow Serbian people when they first arrived in Australia.
‘As I was the only person in the group who could speak some English I became their unofficial interpreter. They were vulnerable and found it difficult in new environments when they first arrived. They felt terrible because they could not get their messages through to enable people to understand them. I guess the need and ability to speak English helped me start...read more
Created: 22 December 2022
Become a TIS National client
Agency and business clients that need access to TIS National interpreting services need to register to become a TIS National client.
Not sure? Talk to someone about becoming a client, by contacting the TIS National Client Liaison Team.
What services does TIS National provide?
TIS National provides interpreting services to agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients. These services also enable non-English speakers to independently access...read more
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
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
Created: 15 December 2022
1. General
1.1. Services provided by the Translating and Interpreting Service (‘TIS National’) are subject to:
a. these General Terms and Conditions of Use;
b. the Website Terms and Conditions
c. any other terms and conditions that appear in, are referred to, or are linked to by these terms and conditions; and
d. any additional or supplementary terms and conditions You agree to when making a booking,
collectively referred to as the Terms (‘Terms’). Subject to clause 1.2 below, in the event of any inconsistency...read more
Created: 15 December 2022
TIS National provides interpreting on a fee-for-service basis.
Calculate the cost of your booking
Estimate what a booking will cost using our cost calculator.
Should you require a quote for a booking, please contact the Client Liaison team.
Book an interpreter
On-site, pre-booked phone and video remote interpreting assignments can be requested through the TIS Online automated booking system.
Immediate phone interpreters can be requested by contacting TIS National on 131 450 and quoting your client code.
Booking...read more
Created: 19 August 2022
Yes. TIS National interpreters can work from home by completing telephone and video remote assignments. Interpreters working from home are required to have a quiet area to complete assignments without distractions. See clauses 192 to 196 in the operational manual which comprises part of your Deed of Standing offer....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: 03 February 2020
The TIS Summer 2020 edition includes:
• TIS National promotes interpreter training: National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Identity matters—always check, don’t take the risk
• TIS National connects at conferences and festivals.
Read the Talking TIS Summer 2020 newsletter!...read more
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