Why interpreters work with Expression Australia
Each interpreting shift is an opportunity to help someone. Everyone matters. Everyone deserves to be understood. The reasons for working with Expression Australia are very clear:
Purpose
Work with purpose: Work for a non-profit provider that invests every dollar back into services and programs for the Deaf community.
Be where you’re needed: Expression Australia interpreters work in the State’s courts, police stations, hospitals, and emergency management centres. When things get complicated, people call Expression Australia. Inform people about the big decisions and emergencies that affect them.
Leading the way: We are pioneering the role of Deaf interpreters in Australia.
Opportunity
Work with the market leader: The most available hours, and deepest roster of clients, in Victoria and Tasmania.
Incentive program: bonus payments for casual interpreters working multiple hours with us.
Multiple ways of working: The biggest pools of casual hours in the State, VRI opportunities for remote work, staff positions for part-time or full-time stability.
Tailored services: The local knowledge to pair interpreters with the clients who need them most, so you’re giving the end user the best possible result
Career
Ongoing professional development program: Including monthly free learning sessions, eLearning and financial support.
Intern program to support the next generation of interpreters.
Building the sector: We are working with educational institutions to close training gaps and develop a new credential for Deaf interpreters.
Deaf Interpreters
We are leading the implementation of Deaf Interpreters in Australia. While this is common in the US and UK, we are driving their adoption here. Deaf interpreters – who are Deaf themselves – work with Auslan interpreters to provide deeper context and wider understanding between English-speaking and Deaf audiences.
Working with the ABC
We fund a Deaf-led news broadcast on ABC TV. Every Sunday at 5pm, all around Australia, the ABC TV News is accompanied by a Deaf Interpreter, and followed by a specialised news segment that is produced by a Deaf-led team, for a Deaf audience. We provide about $250,000 a year to fund the segment with the ABC, which provides in-kind support of the studio and newsreader. We also provide interpreting services for the government, police, courts, and emergency services.
Working with Government
We work with all level of governments to provide Auslan interpreters for press conferences and other events. When there's key information to convey from government, emergency services, the police and many others, they turn to Expression for the exceptional standard and professionalism of our interpreters.
Working with AFL
We present the AFL and major events, playing a key role in connecting Deaf Australia to culture and community. We are proud to provide live translation services for AFL speeches to connect Deaf audiences. This also includes captioning club theme songs.
