Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators

The Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators, commonly known as AUSIT, is the professional association for interpreters and translators in Australia. It was established in 1987 by bringing together existing local associations and specialist groups operating in the Australian language-services sector. The organization serves as a national professional body for practitioners working across spoken-language interpreting, written translation, and related language-service activities. AUSIT's role is primarily professional and representational rather than commercial. It provides a national community for interpreters and translators, supports professional development and exchange, promotes standards and ethical practice, and represents the interests of practitioners within the broader Australian language-services environment. Its work sits alongside, but is distinct from, the activities of the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), which is Australia's national accreditation and certification authority for translators and interpreters. The association has branches in every Australian state and territory, giving it a distributed national structure. Its membership includes more than 750 interpreters and translators across Australia, according to the cited reference material. Through this network, AUSIT connects practitioners working in different regions and language specialisms while providing a professional identity for a sector that serves government, legal, health, community, business, and other clients. AUSIT also publishes In Touch, a quarterly newsletter intended to keep members and the wider profession informed about developments in interpreting and translation. The first issue appeared in February 2002. The publication is freely accessible and received the International Federation of Translators Prize for best periodical in 2022, providing external recognition for the association's professional communications work. The organization is affiliated with the International Federation of Translators (FIT), linking the Australian association to the international federation of translator and interpreter organizations. This affiliation supports AUSIT's connection to international professional discussions and standards. In June 2023, AUSIT President J. Angelo Berbotto endorsed Yarning: The Language and Culture Magazine, an Australian periodical focused on language and culture. The endorsement reflected the association's engagement with broader language, culture, and communication initiatives. AUSIT remains an active national professional association rather than a consumer-facing product brand. Its principal value lies in professional representation, networking, publications, sector advocacy, and the promotion of quality and ethical conduct in interpreting and translation across Australia.

AUSIT was founded in 1987 through the consolidation of existing local associations and specialist groups serving interpreters and translators in Australia. Its creation provided the profession with a national association at a time when language services were being delivered through a range of regional and specialist organizations rather than a single country-wide body. Following its establishment, AUSIT developed as a professional membership organization for people working in translation and interpreting. Its focus has included professional representation, practitioner connection, ethical and quality practice, and communication about developments affecting the sector. The association's national role is complemented by branches in every Australian state and territory, allowing it to maintain regional links while operating as a unified professional body. AUSIT is affiliated with the International Federation of Translators (FIT). This affiliation places the Australian organization within an international network of professional associations and connects its members and publications with wider discussions concerning translation, interpreting, professional standards, and the status of language work. The association's publishing activity includes In Touch, a quarterly newsletter. The first edition was published in February 2002, marking the beginning of a continuing publication program for members and the broader professional community. In Touch is free to access and provides a channel for professional information and sector communication. In 2022, the newsletter received the FIT Prize for best periodical, recognizing the quality or contribution of AUSIT's publication work within the international professional community. The association also engages with language and cultural initiatives beyond the immediate professional association environment. In June 2023, AUSIT President J. Angelo Berbotto endorsed Yarning: The Language and Culture Magazine. This activity illustrates the organization's interest in the wider relationship between language, culture, and communication in Australia. Today, AUSIT remains a national professional association with a membership of more than 750 interpreters and translators across Australia, according to the cited reference material. It operates in a professional ecosystem that also includes NAATI, Australia's national accreditation authority for translators and interpreters. AUSIT's role is to represent and connect practitioners and to support the development and visibility of the profession, while accreditation and certification functions sit with the relevant national authority.

• 2023

  President endorses Yarning magazine

  [1]Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translatorsen.wikipedia.org

  AUSIT President J. Angelo Berbotto provides an endorsement for Yarning: The Language and Culture Magazine.

• 2022

  In Touch receives FIT periodical award

  [1]Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translatorsen.wikipedia.org

  The association's free-access newsletter wins the International Federation of Translators Prize for best periodical.

• 2002

  First issue of In Touch is published

  [1]Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translatorsen.wikipedia.org

  AUSIT publishes the first edition of its quarterly newsletter, In Touch, in February.

• 1987

  AUSIT is founded

  [1]Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translatorsen.wikipedia.org

  The association is established by bringing together existing local associations and specialist groups in Australia's interpreting and translation sector.

A national professional association for Australia's interpreting and translation community, positioned around professional representation, ethical and quality practice, member connection, and engagement with the wider language-services sector.

• Professional newsletter · 2002

  In Touch

  In Touch is AUSIT's quarterly newsletter for the interpreting and translation community. It was first published in February 2002 and is freely accessible. The publication supports professional communication and information sharing across the association's national network. In 2022, it received the International Federation of Translators Prize for best periodical.

• Professional association membership · 1987

  AUSIT membership

  AUSIT membership is the association's principal professional offering for interpreters and translators in Australia. It provides access to a national professional community supported by branches in every state and territory. Membership is associated with professional representation, networking, sector communication, and engagement with issues affecting the interpreting and translation professions.

• 2023Endorsement of Yarning: The Language and Culture Magazine

  Australia

  AUSIT President J. Angelo Berbotto endorsed Yarning, an Australian periodical focused on language and culture.

  Outcome. The endorsement connected AUSIT with a broader Australian language and culture publication.

  Source

1. 1Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translatorsen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators official websiteausit.org