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Conversations: Interpreting and Translating's Podcast

“Conversations” is the Professional Development division of All Graduates and as part of this PD initiative, we, at All Graduates have decided to launch a fortnightly podcast to complement our webinars and online courses. Every episode we will have a guest and have a conversation about current and hot topics related to the T and I industry as well as interpreting and translation-related challenges and strategies. Guests will vary from T&I practitioners across Australia to key figures in the…

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S06E07 - Catherine Orian Weiss, Charles Sturt University

In this episode Elvira welcomes Catherine Orian Weiss to the podcast to discuss the critical role of effective communication in disaster situations, particularly for multilingual communities. With examples and stories from her research on disaster communication, focusing on the unique challenges faced by migrant and refugee communities in Albury-Wodonga during the 2019-2020 bushfires, Catherine…

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S06E06 - Interpreting in the Perinatal Mental Health Setting with Shadow Toke

In this episode, Ineke Crezee, Professor of Translation and Interpreting at Auckland University of Technology, speaks with Shadow Toke. Shadow is a PhD candidate at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne, as well as a S’gaw Karen interpreter and researcher. She is passionate about ensuring respectful maternity care for women from migrant and culturally and…

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S06E05 - The Language Service Provider (LSP) Endorsement Model

Leigh has recently joined NAATI on secondment from the Department of Home Affairs to implement the new Language Service Provider Endorsement Model. Today, he joins Elvira to discuss what is arguably the most exciting upcoming development in the industry. From measures for LSPs to the role of NAATI, Leigh discusses many important aspects of the Model, including why remuneration is not mentioned. In…

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S06E04 - Interpreting in Mental Health Settings with Dr Jim Hlavac

In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, Ineke is joined by Dr. Jim Hlavac, author of comprehensive guidelines on interpreting in mental health settings. Together, we explore what makes interpreting in mental health contexts uniquely challenging compared to other healthcare environments. Unlike in many other medical encounters, interpreters in mental health sessions often enter with limited…

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S06E03 - Ask NAATI July 2025 with Michael Nemarich, NAATI

In our latest Ask NAATI episode, Michael Nemarich answers your questions and discusses various aspects of NAATI certification—from challenges in testing to the upcoming changes to the recertification process. The new and simplified recertification pathway is one of NAATI’s major projects at the moment, and while it is still under development, we were able to get some insights on what we can expect…

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S06E02 - Interpreting in Speech Therapy Settings with Host Ineke Crezee & Assoc. Prof Uldis Ozolins

In this Conversations Podcast episode, we’re excited to introduce our New Zealand podcast host, Professor Ineke Crezee, who is joined by Associate Professor Dr Uldis Ozolins. Together, they explore the challenges and complexities interpreters may face in a variety of speech therapy settings. They discuss common scenarios such as child language assessments, post-stroke evaluations, and therapy for…

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S06E01 - Introducing Elvira Bianchi as Host with Special Guest Fatih Karakas, Project Manager, NAATI

In this episode of Conversations: Education, we’re thrilled to introduce Elvira Bianchi as one of the new hosts of the podcast series. As a NAATI Certified Interpreter and Translator, Interpreter Trainer at RMIT University and PhD candidate, Elvira brings a fresh perspective and energy to the program. Joining her as our first guest under this new chapter is Fatih Karakas, who shares insights into…

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S05E11 - Carl Gene Fordham, AUSIT National President

In this engaging episode of "Conversations: Translation and Interpreting," we sit down with Carl Gene Fordham, the newly elected National President of the Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT). Based in Brisbane, Carl is one of Australia's few native-English Chinese translators specializing in court interpreting and forensic translation. With NAATI Certified Interpreter and…

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S05E10 - Ask NAATI Live from the 37th AUSIT National Conference

Ask NAATI, November 2024, was recorded live at the 37th AUSIT National Conference in Melbourne and features Aurélie Sheehan, Manager, Certification Policy and Development and Michael Nemarich, Chief Operation Officer at NAATI on the panel. Ask NAATI is an All Graduates and NAATI initiative that aims to provide information to practitioners directly from a NAATI representative. Thank you for your…

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S05E09 – Dr Vanessa Enriquez, Senior Lecturer, Macquarie University Translation and Interpreting Program

Join us for an insightful episode of "Conversations: Translation and Interpreting Vodcast" as we chat with Dr. Vanessa Enriquez, senior lecturer at Macquarie University's Department of Linguistics. In this episode, we dive deep into the impact of AI and large language models on translator education. Vanessa shares how educators are adapting to these disruptive technologies, integrating them into…

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