Member Benefits
AUSIT seeks to set professional standards, improve public recognition and promote a higher standard of competence across the translation and interpreting profession. For you as a practitioner, belonging to a professional association is invaluable. Join AUSIT and have a voice in discussing translation and interpreting in Australia and be supported in making the most of industry opportunities.
What Others Say
Just Some of the Reasons to Join:
- Professional development & keeping up to date – Enjoy preferential member rates for entry to AUSIT workshops, seminars, the National Conference and Excellence Awards, and other local and national events.
- Representation – AUSIT is frequently invited to participate in government and other forums dealing with matters relating to the translating and interpreting profession.
- Quality assurance – By joining AUSIT, members commit themselves to conforming to AUSIT’s Code of Ethics, which is one of the reasons why AUSIT members are held in high regard by the clients they serve.
- Networking – Participate in AUSIT’s regular networking sessions, workshops and seminars, where you can benefit from presentations on a range of relevant topics and meet with your fellow practitioners.
- Directory of members – The AUSIT website includes a directory of fully qualified members for public viewing by potential clients.
Discounted Professional Indemnity Insurance with Fenton Green
Insurance and risk management are important issues for any profession. Loss which can occur as a result of a mistake can be crippling to you, both in terms of your reputation and your financial viability. AUSIT has partnered with insurance brokers, Fenton Green, to ensure that the insurance and risk management needs of AUSIT members are comprehensively met.
Fenton Green has arranged a combined professional indemnity, public and products liability insurance policy to cover the specific needs of Interpreters and Translators at a 30% discount on usual prices. They can also assist with a range of insurance products for professionals, to mitigate loss.
For more information visit the Fenton Green website, www.fentongreen.com.au, or call them on 1800 642 747. To obtain a quotation for professional indemnity insurance click here.
