Introduction to Mentoring

Presenters:

Julie is a practising Auslan/English Conference level (English to Auslan) interpreter, with over 30 years experience in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Education (LOTE – Auslan)  from LaTrobe University and an MA in Auslan/English Interpreting from Macquarie University. Julie was formerly the Co-ordinator of the National Emergency Management Project conducted in 2017. Julie has delivered several workshops and reflective practice training to interpreters and translators nationwide. Julie has also completed training in diagnostic performance analysis (interpreting) from Northern Colorado University. Julie is currently Chairperson of ASLIA (Australian Sign Language Interpreters’ Association) and Committee member of ASLIA Victoria.

Sandra has been a founding member of the sign language association in Victoria since it started in 1986 as AVID.  Originally a teacher of the Deaf, Sandra (or Sandi as she is mostly known) has always lived and worked in Melbourne.  She was accredited by NAATI as an Auslan/English Professional level interpreter in 1990 and has worked as an interpreter trainer and practitioner for many years. She has been involved in developing and coordinating the ASLIA Vic Mentor Program and Mentor Training Program since 2008 and is passionate about mentoring as the most effective Professional Development tool. She is the current Program Manager of interpreting at Auslan Connections Vicdeaf. Sandi has served as an ASLIA Executive Committee member, and as a Committee member, Vice President and President of ASLIA Vic.  A proud and committed ASLIA member.