Aslia (WA) in Perth, Western Australia | Community organisation

Aslia (WA)

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 439 813 247

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24.01.2022 28/07/2020 Today ASLIA (WA) President and Secretary got a sneak preview of the new NAATI office at 49 Oxford Close, West Leederville. With fit for purpose testing rooms, beautiful office spaces and a lovely view, we were thrilled to meet Kym McDowell, Regional Operations Manager (WA), and introduce ASLIA to the team. ... [Image description: Christy Filipich and Tahlicia Osei-Poku standing in front of a sign that says: Level 1 National Accrediation Authority for Translators and Interpreters]

24.01.2022 Thanks Dr Ryan! Glad the Got Your Back shirt fits (created by our very own committee member Trish Townsend!)

24.01.2022 WIN! 1x ASLIA (WA) membership valued at $150 for the current 2020/2021 period! * ASLIA (WA) members only * Open to all current and prospective members. ... The winner will receive either membership refunded or a promo code to the value of $150. To be entered into the draw you must: Like this post Tag someone in a comment you think would like see on the ASLIA (WA) committee and why! (Please note: they must be a Certified, Certified Provisional or Recognised Interpreter) Winners will be drawn and notified on Friday 31st December 2020. Disclaimer: This promotion is not sponsored or administered by Facebook. [Image description: Image has a white background with the ASLIA (WA) logo on the bottom. Information reads: WIN! ASLIA (WA) membership valued at $150.2020-2021 member period - open to all current ordinary individual members. A fancy aqua coloured borders the entire post. {

24.01.2022 Thanks ASLIA Vic/Tas for a great range of webinars! Members can purchase these for $40 at the ASLIA shop! Make sure you sign in to access member discount. Shop here: https://aslia.com.au/product-categ/state-based-products//

23.01.2022 Celebrate the New Financial Year with ASLIA (WA)! To participate you must: - be an ASLIA WA member (2020-2021) - Like our page (if you havent already)... - Follow the Instructions on each giveaway! Winners will be drawn and notified.. Disclaimer: This promotion is not sponsored or administered by Facebook. (Image: Square tiled post with a picture of pineapples on left bottom hand corner. Information reads: Come celebrate with AS:IA WA! Win free stuff! ASLIA Logo on bottom right hand corner)

23.01.2022 ASLIA (WA) Treasurer, Dennis Ong, has been recognised for his contributions to Australian Community through his role. Your ASLIA (WA) committee organises events and support to interpreters sccessfully because of the efficiency and understanding Dennis provides. Join us In congratulating Dennis Ong! ... [Image Description: Certificate of Appreciation to Dennis Ong from Commonwealth Bank and ourcommunity.com.au 'recognising the contribution to the Australian community by Dennis Ong as the valued Treasurer of ASLIA (WA)']

23.01.2022 Mixing business and pleasure in our part 2 of tips for freelancers :) [Image Description on each image]

22.01.2022 Hi folks, only 1 more day to go before this giveaway ends. Quick! Enter now!

21.01.2022 The Debrief is looking for contributors: -Are you a Deaf user of Interpreters in the VRI space? -Are you an interpreter who wants to share your experience in th...is space? -Would you be willing to prepare an article (with editorial support)for interpreters to read? Please contact us: [email protected] See more

20.01.2022 Save the Date!

20.01.2022 We've been busy beavers on our annual planning weekend. As well as planning 2021 events, we've been unpacking policies and procedures and busting out the sharpies to make some old school posters and flow charts to deepen our understanding of what members need and how we can provide it. Get ready 2021!

20.01.2022 What's up next! Let's bowl! Image Description: a square tile post aqua colour with lawn bowl images at the top. Moving image of 2 wine glasses with smiley face clinking together. Information reads: What's up next! Let's bowl! Lawn bowls and bbq. December 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM. Leederville Sporting Club, 78 Cambridge Street, West Leederville Link to facebook page: https://fb.me/e/2aspmLs8y RSVP by purchasing tickets at: https://aslia.com.au/product/aslia-wa-lawn-bowls-bbq/

19.01.2022 TAX TIPS 2020!! It is back for another year!! ASLIA NSW/ACT and The Deaf Society are excited to bring you another year of tax related information.... Get ready for tax time This year, our event is tailored to interpreters by interpreters Is it free??? YES, free for ASLIA members only! Will this event be interpreted? YES of course Be sure to register your attendance ASAP as places will be limited by Zoom Register through the ASLIA Website: https://aslia.com.au/event/tax-tips-2020/

18.01.2022 Have you ever wondered about the journey of veteran interpreters? Come and find out! Register now: https://aslia.com.au/product/aslia-wa-agm-2020/ [Image description: square tile post, aqua background. Information reads: Robyn Tsapzi. ASLIA WA proudly presents life member, Robyn Tsapzi, as a guest speaker at our AGM. Register now to hear Robyns experiences in the interpreting industry! Image top right hand corner in a circular frame is of the 2006 organising of the Perth Winterschool]

18.01.2022 Cross Border Chat Saturday 6th February! **Join Us!** Let us know you are coming by registering at https://aslia.com.au/event/cbc2021feb/.... An email with the Zoom link will be sent automatically once registering.

17.01.2022 BLACK FRIDAY TO CYBER MONDAY OFFER! Members, bring a friend, family member or partner to our ASLIA (WA) social event! Non-member tickets can now be purchased at member prices! ... Simply add the ticket to your cart and add promo code: wa-weekend-sale Offer ends 2 December! So get in quick!

17.01.2022 Are you a newer interpreter? Looking for a way to network with interpreter peers? Cross Border Chat Saturday 6th February!... Let us know you are coming by registering at https://aslia.com.au/event/cbc2021feb/.

16.01.2022 Have you booked for this free event on Saturday 6th Feb? The first cross border chat for 2021 Is coming up. Join your colleagues for a check-in and some laughs. ... Please let us know you are coming by registering on your Aslia account.

16.01.2022 AGM registrations have now closed. Thank you for confirming your attendance. We look forward to seeing you there!... [Image description: tile post with aqua background. Word Thank you is an animated gif in pink. Thank You for registering for the ASLIA (WA) AGM. Image of 2 people jumping and doing high-five]

16.01.2022 A great opportunity for PD via Zoom!

16.01.2022 Thank You for Supporting ASLIA (WA)! Yesterday, our End of Year event "Lawn Bowls and BBQ" was well supported by ASLIA members, non-members and Deaf community members. A nice way to end a very strange year! Your committee hopes you felt well supported with plenty of events this year, nearly double what we usually provide. By using technology, we aimed to keep our members, nationally, engaged during isolation.... Thank you all for your resilience! What event this year did you enjoy attending? Post your comment below!

16.01.2022 ASLIA WA Annual General Meeting 2pm Sunday 30th August 2020 Location: Wembley Hotel Cost: FREE Register now: https://aslia.com.au/product/aslia-wa-agm-2020/... Your ASLIA WA committee look forward to seeing all our members at our AGM! Following the AGM we have a great line up of guest speakers! Who are they? What will they talk about? - Watch for the announcements next week! We are super excited to see you all after a year of hard work. It is time to let our hair down and just chill and chat with food and drinks provided! [Image description: Square tiled post aqua border. Image of a keyboard says "Register Now!" in the middle. Heading reads: ASLIA (WA) AGM. Sunday 30tu August 2pm.

15.01.2022 Great resources here!

15.01.2022 Today, ASLIA (WA) presented to the new cohort of Diploma of Interpreting students. They are a dedicated bunch and already looking long-term to Maquarie studies. Thanks to the students and lecturers for a lively discussion! Look forward to seeing you around at events and networking opportunities.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our 3 winners of the the ASLIA (WA) social event double passes! Josie Hodgetts Lorraine Farrelly Karlene Quijano You vouchers will be sent to your email soon! ... Our social event is in the ASLIA shop now: https://aslia.com.au/product/aslia-wa-lawn-bowls-bbq/, Book a ticket for members at $15! or only $30 for non-members! Partners welcome to join in this fully catered and fun event in December. [Image description: A video with a multi-coloured spinning wheel. Names are placed on the coloured wedges and it spins around and announces Karlene Quijano, Josie Hodegetts and Lorraine Farrelly as the winners. Circus music automatically plays as the wheel spins.]

14.01.2022 1 week to go! From the comfort of your own home, ASLIA Narional presents this valuable workshop. Aimed at both mentees and mentors to understand the mentoring process and gain skills in mentoring appropriately.

14.01.2022 Have you ever wondered what shaped some of our forerunners in the industry? Come and find out at our AGM! Register now: https://aslia.com.au/product/aslia-wa-agm-2020/ [Image description: square tile, backgroud is aqua colour. information reads: Dr Karen Bontempo. ASLIA WA proudly presents life member, Dr Karen Bontempo, as a guest speaker at our AGM. Register now to hear Karens first-hand experiences in the interpreting industry.What is your most memorable interpreting expe...rience? What advice would you give a new interpreter starting out today? a picture of Dr Karen Bontempo is located on top right hand corner in a circular frame] See more

13.01.2022 Professional development. Weve all got to do it. But, who should be responsible for supplying and paying for interpreting PD? Individuals? Agencies? Should the... cost be shared? This is the question I hoped to get an answer to... Megan shares her insight from her mini project Log in here to read and comment https://aslia.com.au/the-debrief/whose-job-is-it-anyway/

13.01.2022 Are you joining us? https://aslia.com.au/shop/

13.01.2022 Have a safe and relaxing break! See you in 2021!

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Jemma Pengilly of the the ASLIA 2020-2021 membership! If you have not yet paid your membership a promo code will be sent to you! Enjoy accessing the members only section and discounted member prices. [Image description: A video with a multi-coloured spinning wheel. Names are placed on the coloured wedges and it spins around and announces Jemma Pingelly as the winner.]

12.01.2022 Thanks Dr Ryan Lamp @LampChiropractic Chiropractor for an informative workshop about keeping our bodies healthy! Thanks to all those that attended in person and via livestream! Remember to keep up those stretches and look after your bodies!... REMINDER: ASLIA (WA) End of Year Social - Sunday 6th December - 2pm - Lawn Bowls, Garden Games and BBQ! Book your spot at: https://aslia.com.au/product/aslia-wa-lawn-bowls-bbq/

12.01.2022 Are you coming? Lawn Bowls and BBQ! Bring your partner and enjoy catching up with colleagues.... https://fb.me/e/2aspmLs8y See more

11.01.2022 ASLIA (WA) Update from the President! Our Committee held a strategic planning weekend in Mandurah. We have planned PD and super fun social events for 2021 Watch this space for further information... [Transcript: Hello. We're here in Halls Head in Mandurah/Mandjoogardup. We're in a beautiful house, on the canals (see!), there's a bridge over there. This morning we saw a beautiful sight - a man on a stand-up paddle board with a little doggo looking very happy on the front of the board. It was very cute. And at night, there are Christmas lights on the houses all along the canal. Very beautiful here! The ASLIA (WA) Committee have come down here to plan, brainstorm, discuss and get ready for 2021. We have a lot of ideas, we've been filming things, so much stuff going on! Please keep an eye on your emails, Facebook, and the website for more information coming up. Now, I'm going to sit back and enjoy the view, seeya/boorda.]

11.01.2022 Thats right, its AGM time! Its been a tough year and we are lucky enough to be able to see other people in real life again. Weve booked a room big enough for appropriate social distancing and will be providing refreshments while we catch up in the real world for the first time in months! Surprise guest speakers! RSVPs are required. Members have been emailed relevant AGM documents. If you are a member, and havent received an email about the AGM, please get in touch.

10.01.2022 Your committee is always seeking opportunities to upskill as committee members and to improve the performance, efficiency and sustainability of ASLIA (WA). Today, some committee members are attending an online PD as part of Not-for-Profit Finance Week - Questions your board should be asking about the finances. [Image Description: Powerpoint slide with an image of peoples hands holding a circle. The circle says Not-for-Profit Finance Week 2020. 3-7 August 2020. Beneath the picture, text reads Questions your board should be asking about the finances with Lisa Jennings, Executive Director, Learning and Education, Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) Michelle Eddy Director of Finance, Our Community]

10.01.2022 ASLIA WA AGM is tomorrow! Your ASLIA WA committee look forward to seeing all our members at our AGM tomorrow afternoon! Dont forget we have an exciting panel of guest speakers!... We are super excited to see you all after a hard year of work. It is time to let our hair down and have a drink on us! [image description: tile post on aqua backgrounf. Heading: AGM is tomorrow! image of a man in a yellow shirt with both hands up in a pose and excited facial expression]

09.01.2022 Do you need to cover ethics for your PD logbook? Free event by Babel International College: https://www.naati.com.au/event/babel-international-pd/

09.01.2022 Have you ever wondered about past experiences of interpreters in education settings? Come and find out at our AGM! Register now: https://aslia.com.au/product/aslia-wa-agm-2020/ [Image description: square tile post, backgorund aqua colour. Information reads: Leanne Potter, Principal Shenton College Deaf Education Centre. ASLIA WA proudly presents life member, Leanne Potter, as a guest speaker at our AGM.... Register now to hear Leannes story as an Interpreter and educator! As an Interpreter and an educator, What are the changes you have seen in the education interpreting sector? A picture of Leanne Potter on right hand corner in a circular frame.] See more

09.01.2022 Our new committee 2020-2021: President - Christy Filipich Treasurer - Dennis Ong Secretary - Trish Townsend... Committee - Corey Piestrzeneiwcz, Dani Pritchard, Elle Tilbrook, Karlene Quijano, Tahlicia Osei-Poku Huge thanks to our past president, Tahlicia Osei-Poku (who hasnt gone far), as well as Cara Smith and Karen Boocock who have both left the committee. For those of you who dont know our new President, heres a short video :)

08.01.2022 Executive Committee Roles - President We need your help! Our AGM is coming up in August and the committee requires members to fill various roles and we would love you to join!... Could this be you? Do you know somone who is passionate about the T & I Industry? Please tag someone you think would make a great President! Nomination forms found here: https://aslia.com.au/about-us/state-associations/wa/ Feel free to contact the current committee members to find out their experiences of being involved with ASLIA (WA) in 2019-2020.

07.01.2022 An end of year message from ASLIA National :)

07.01.2022 WIN! 1 of 3 Tickets to our End of Year Event!.(value $45).for you and a plus one! * ASLIA (WA) members only * This year ASLIA (WA) have planned a fantastic End of year social event on Sunday 6th December 2020.... Includes Lawn bowls, Giant garden games and food To be entered into the draw you must: Like ASLIA National Facebook page (if you havent already) Like this post Write a comment about why you enjoy socialising with your peers. Only eligible for current 2020-2021 ASLIA members. Winners will be drawn and notified on Tuesday 28th July 2020. Disclaimer: This promotion is not sponsored or administered by Facebook. [Imae description: flyer with pink background. ASLIA (WA) logo at top left corner. Bottom left corner has a picture of a pink bowling ball. Information reads: Win! Tickets to ASLIA (WA) End of Year Social! For you and plus one! Lawn Bowls, Giant Garden Games - food and drinks. small pictures of a person bowling, playing jenga and food and wine symbols placed next to each activity]

06.01.2022 Extended! This giveaway will now be drawn on Tuesday 4th August (due to issues with this posts visibility to members). Note: If winner has already paid, the amount will be refunded. WIN! 1x ASLIA (WA) membership valued at $150 for the current 2020/2021 period! ... * ASLIA (WA) members only * Open to all current and prospective members* The winner will receive either membership refunded or a promo code to the value of $150. To be entered into the draw you must: Like this post Tag someone in a comment you would like see on the ASLIA (WA) committee and why! Disclaimer: This promotion is not sponsored or administered by Facebook. [Image description: Image has a white background with the ASLIA (WA) logo on the bottom. Information reads: WIN! ASLIA (WA) membership valued at $150.2020-2021 member period - open to all current ordinary individual members. A fancy aqua coloured borders the entire post]

06.01.2022 ASLIA WA is excited to announce our guest speakers for our AGM! Register now: https://aslia.com.au/product/aslia-wa-agm-2020/ We welcome ASLIA WA life members: Dr Karen Bontempo, Robyn Tsapzi, John Levitke and Leanne Potter!... They will be our panel for a journey through time within the Interpreting industry and the Deaf community. ASLIA WA looks forward to seeing you there! [Image descriiption: sqaure tile post, background aqua colour. Heading on white background reads: ASLIA WA Presents our AGM guest speakers! 4 images under the heading from left to right: Dr Karen Bontempo, Robyn Tsapzi, John Levitke and Leanne Potter]

06.01.2022 WIN! Professional Development of your choice! This includes face-to-face PD or Livestreaming event. Can be used Nationally with a discount code supplied to the winner. ... To be entered into the draw you must: Like this post Share this post, and Like each ASLIA state Facebook page. (ASLIA WA, ASLIA SA,ASLIA QLD, ASLIA NSW and ASLIA Vic/Tas) Only eligible for current 2020-2021 ASLIA members. Winners will be drawn and notified on Friday 24th July 2020. Disclaimer: This promotion is not sponsored or administered by Facebook.

05.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE! We have so many events next year! Which event are you most looking forward to? Post a comment below!

05.01.2022 Have you got your business socks ready? Join us for some business tips: https://aslia.com.au//aslia-wa-business-tips-for-freelanc/ [Image Description: Illustration of two black socks. Text reads Its Business Time.]

05.01.2022 Super exciting first Auslan Professional Network (APN) for 2021!

03.01.2022 Registrations are closing! Book before 5pm Friday 20th to snag your spot and gift bag!

03.01.2022 Our AGM was a huge success! Huge Thanks to our members for attending and to our panel members for sharing their experiences. (More photos to come!)

03.01.2022 Have you ever wondered about the changes in relationship between the Deaf community and Interpreter community? Come and find out at our AGM! Register now: https://aslia.com.au/product/aslia-wa-agm-2020/ [Image description: square tile post, aqua background. Information reads: John Levitzke. ASLIA WA proudly presents life member, John Levitzke, as a guest speaker at our AGM. Register now to hear Johns first-hand experiences in the Deaf community! What changes have you observed and experienced in the Deaf community and Interpreter industry? Image of John Levitzke top right hand corner in a circular frame]

02.01.2022 As we transition back to face-to-face events in the wake of Covid-19, rest assured we are working with venues to ensure everyones safety. Today committee members are attending training with staff at Mt Claremont Community Centre which includes their fancy new IT equipment, including a hearing loop.

01.01.2022 Join us in celebrating reslilience in a tough year! Register now: https://aslia.com.au/product/aslia-wa-agm-2020/

01.01.2022 Ill be there - will you?

01.01.2022 Congratulations Karlene Quijano! Winner of the ASLIA (WA) PD giveaway! (Check your inbox) Next ASLIA (WA) giveaway starts tomorrow....... [Image description: A video with a multi-coloured spinning wheel. Names are place on the coloured wedges and it spins around and annouces Karlene Quijano as the winner. A fast paced suspenseful music automatically plays on the video as it spins.]

01.01.2022 Want to chat with some colleagues? Want to catch up with terps across the country? Come and hang out at our cross border chats!

01.01.2022 ASLIA (WA) held our 2020 Annual General Meeting last weekend. Here are some photo highlights of the AGM and panel discussion. Our WA Committee was extremely pleased with the turn-out and thank our members and Deaf community members for supporting this event. A big thanks to Shannon Scarvaci, WAAD President for attending our AGM in which we were honoured to present with a cheque for $2000. ASLIA WA are proud to support WAAD with this sponsorship towards National Week of Deaf ...People to create the annual posters we have come to love. We also welcomed two new committee members - Karlene Quijano and Danielle Pritchard. Join us in giving them a shout out! Enjoy the slideshow! [Image description: a slideshow of various photos showcasing ASLIA committee members, 4 panel members and the audience]