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Telephone interpreting

Telephone interpreting connects you with a NAATI credentialed interpreter from anywhere in Australia. Telephone interpreting is our most cost-effective interpreting solution, allowing you to overcome language barriers anywhere, any time — and in over 150 languages.

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How does Telephone interpreting work?

Our Telephone Interpreting service provides fast, seamless communication and is best suited to meetings and conversations that don't require visual communication cues.

We'll connect you and your clients with experienced NAATI credentialed interpreters over the phone, no matter where you're located within Australia.

With access to our complete network of NAATI credentialed interpreters, you can break down communication barriers quickly and efficiently via telephone interpreting.

Communicate over the phone in over 150 languages

From Arabic to Chinese, French to Hazaragi — you name a language, we have a team of professional interpreters to assist you.

Our network of Australian-based NAATI credentialed interpreters is made up of native speakers of over 150 languages, so you'll receive natural and professional interpretations in any language you require.

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NAATI credentialed interpreters

We are committed to upholding the high language industry standards in Australia and hence we give preference to NAATI credentialed practitioners in the following order, depending on the language:

• Certified Interpreter
• Certified Provisional Interpreter
• Recognised Practicing Interpreter

For more specialised domains, we aim to engage the following professionals, if certification exists in the required language:

• Certified Specialist Health Interpreter
• Certified Specialist Legal Interpreter
• Certified Conference Interpreter

Regardless of the level of credential, we screen all of our interpreters to ensure have the experience and subject-matter expertise from working in a range of domains and abide by the AUSIT Code of Ethics.

Benefits of Telephone Interpreting

Telephone Interpreting is our most cost-effective interpreting solution, and it also boasts a number of benefits, including:

• Fast and convenient access to premium-quality interpreting services
• Same day availability
• Highly affordable due to no travel costs

Talk to one of our Interpreting Strategists to discover how our Telephone Interpreting services can work for you!

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Expert solutions for your industry

Our interpreters are subject-matter experts and shine in business and legal settings.

Regardless of the industry that you operate in, we have the right solution for you.

Case studies

Discover how our multicultural communication solutions help organisations across Australia. Hear from some of our clients and explore our case studies.

New South Wales State Emergency Service

Ethnolink collaborated with Infrastructure NSW and the New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES) to develop a comprehensive multimedia communication strategy aimed at enhancing community preparedness and response during floods. This project involved creating and translating various conten...

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Lung Foundation Australia

Ethnolink collaborated with Lung Foundation Australia to launch a campaign aimed at raising lung health awareness among multicultural workers in high-risk industries. This initiative sought to provide actionable steps for protecting lung health and to convert educational factsheets into an engagi...

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Major Road Projects Victoria

Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) partnered with Ethnolink to conduct a comprehensive study on the challenges faced by culturally and linguistically diverse communities regarding road projects in Victoria. The study aimed to understand how road projects impact multicultural communities and iden...

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Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing

The Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing engaged Ethnolink to conduct community consultation for a series of community profiles aimed at providing insights into multicultural communities in Victoria. The project sought to ensure the accuracy of information, cultural resonance and inclusi...

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Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Ethnolink collaborated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations to enhance accessibility and awareness of their Self-Employment Assistance program. This initiative involved comprehensive research, community consultation, translation, and creation of culturally relevant videos and...

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eSafety Commissioner

Ethnolink collaborated with Little Rocket to create translated online animated video resources for eSafety Commissioner and First Nations communities. These videos aim to inform individuals how to deal with the different types of online abuse. Through professional translation and voice-over, the ...

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Telephone Interpreting FAQs

Absolutely. We will match you with an interpreter who is NAATI credentialed in the languages you require. Talk to one of our Interpreting Strategists who will be more than happy to confirm our availability in your desired language(s).

Of course! We are strong supporters of the NAATI credentialing system and we work with NAATI credentialed interpreters whenever credentialing exists for a language.

Yes, we are certainly able to do so via our remote options (Video Interpreting and Telephone Interpreting). However, we recommend that you book ahead, where possible, as this allows us to ensure in advance that your meeting will run as smoothly as possible.

Ethnolink and our interpreters are committed to upholding the AUSIT Code of Ethics.

We will not share the details of your booking with a third party outside of what is necessary to ensure your session runs smoothly. All matters discussed in the actual interpreting session remain confidential between you, the client, and the interpreter.

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