Language is essential to the wellbeing, culture and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Language plays an integral role in maintaining the strength of Indigenous communities, particularly in remote areas.
Indigenous language interpreter services support equal access to government services and opportunities for First Nations peoples.
Interpreting services include:
- The Northern Territory Aboriginal Interpreter Service (NT AIS), which is also currently delivering a cross-border service into the South Australian Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands and the Western Australian Ngaanyatjarra Lands
- Aboriginal Interpreting Western Australia (AIWA)
- 2M Language Services in Queensland
- Interpreting and Translating Centre (ITC) or ABC International Translating and Interpreting Services in South Australia
The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) also has a directory of independent certified Indigenous interpreters across Australia.