[Opd-officemanagers] WASLI Oceania Interpreters Conference 2025 – Save the Date!

[Ross Tito]

Thank you for sharing this very vital information.

I will go through and see what it holds for the PNG Deaf Association and
PNG Interpreters' Association towards interacting with each as this
particular document may share lights on parallel of both organisations
working together for the benefit of hearing impairment persons in Papua New
Guinea.

Cheers
Ross Tito

On Wed, Aug 6, 2025 at 8:09 AM Shweta Vandana <
shweta.vandana at pacificdisability.org> wrote:

> *WASLI Oceania Interpreters Conference 2025 – Save the Date!*
>
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>
> The *World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI) Oceania*
> will host its *regional conference* from *26–29 August 2025*, themed *"One
> Ocean, Many Cultures"*.
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> This milestone event will bring together interpreters, Deaf leaders,
> trainers, and stakeholders from across the Pacific, Australia, New Zealand,
> and beyond, with the goal of *strengthening interpreting capacity and
> promoting inclusion* across our region.
>
>
>
> *Conference Highlights*
>
>    - *Pre-conference workshop* (26–27 August) for Pacific Island
>    interpreters – practical, face-to-face training by expert facilitators.
>    - *Main conference* (28–29 August) featuring international and
>    regional presenters, including the WASLI President.
>    - *Graduation ceremony* for participants of the first 26-week Pacific
>    interpreter training program.
>    - Networking, professional development, and regional collaboration
>    opportunities.
>    - Steps toward *formally registering WASLI Oceania* as a legal
>    regional entity for sustainable growth.
>
>
>
> I have attached the *Word version of the full Concept Note* to this
> email, which includes further details.
>
>
>
> *Why It Matters*
> With no formal interpreter training programs in the Pacific Islands, this
> conference is a critical step in building skills, recognition, and support
> for interpreters, ensuring Deaf persons have equal access to information
> and services.
>
>
>
> *Get Involved*
> WASLI Oceania is seeking support to make this event a success. To learn
> more, contact:
> 📧 waslioceaniaconference at gmail.com
> 🌐 waslioceaniaconference2025.com
>
>
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> Shweta Vandana | Public Relations and Communications Officer
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> Pacific Disability Forum
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> Ground Floor, Kadavu House, Victoria Parade | GPO Box 18458, Suva, Fiji |
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> Tel: +679 331 2008 | Mob: +679 899 0134 |
>
> Email: shweta.vandana at pacificdisability.org | Website:
> www.pacificdisability.org
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