About translating and interpreting services
Translating services convert print and digital content into different languages.
Interpreting services involve professional interpreters who convert spoken words from one language to another in real time.
The government funds various services to meet the different needs of older people.
Free translating and interpreting services for aged care
Aged care translation service
Aged care translation service
For more information, watch the aged care translation service explainer video.
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National
Read about how TIS National supports government-funded aged care providers and older people, their families and carers.
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National
National Sign Language Program
Read about how the National Sign Language Program supports Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing older people.
Deaf Connect
National Relay Service
Read about how the National Relay Service (NRS) supports older people who are Deaf or hard of hearing and/or have a speech impairment to make and receive phone calls.
National Relay Service
For more information, watch the NRS explainer video.
Resources
For older people, their families and carers
For the sector
- Aged care translation service flyer for providers
- TIS National flyer for aged care providers
- Aged care translating and interpreting services webinar for providers
- Aged care translating and interpreting questions and answers
- Aged care translation service explainer video
- TIS National provider registration explainer video
- Automated Telephone Interpreting Service explainer video
- TIS National promotional materials catalogue.