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

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On Wed, Aug 6, 2025 at 10:09 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.
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> *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.
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>
> I have attached the *Word version of the full Concept Note* to this
> email, which includes further details.
>
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>
> *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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