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

[Henry Phillip]

Dear Shweta Vandana,

Bula and Vinaka for sharing this information with us. I do have a
question.Could PCO participate in this WASLI Oceania Interpreter Conference
since we are using American Sign Language?

Best regards,
Henry
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On Thu, Aug 7, 2025 at 9:11 AM Te Toa Matoa <tetoamatoak at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks for sharing this opportunity with me. I will share it with our
> affiliate opds .
>
>
>
> 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!*
>>
>>
>>
>> The *World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI) Oceania*
>> will host its *regional conference* from *26–29 August 2025*, themed *"One
>> Ocean, Many Cultures"*.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Shweta Vandana | Public Relations and Communications Officer
>>
>>
>>
>> Pacific Disability Forum
>>
>> Ground Floor, Kadavu House, Victoria Parade | GPO Box 18458, Suva, Fiji |
>>
>> Tel: +679 331 2008 | Mob: +679 899 0134 |
>>
>> Email: shweta.vandana at pacificdisability.org | Website:
>> www.pacificdisability.org
>>
>>
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