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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>WASLI Oceania Interpreters Conference 2025 – Save the Date!</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The <b>World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI) Oceania</b> will host its
<b>regional conference</b> from <b>26–29 August 2025</b>, themed <b>"One Ocean, Many Cultures"</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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
<b>strengthening interpreting capacity and promoting inclusion</b> across our region.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Conference Highlights</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Pre-conference workshop</b> (26–27 August) for Pacific Island interpreters – practical, face-to-face training by expert facilitators.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Main conference</b> (28–29 August) featuring international and regional presenters, including the WASLI President.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Graduation ceremony</b> for participants of the first 26-week Pacific interpreter training program.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Networking, professional development, and regional collaboration opportunities.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Steps toward <b>formally registering WASLI Oceania</b> as a legal regional entity for sustainable growth.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have attached the <b>Word version of the full Concept Note</b> to this email, which includes further details.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Why It Matters</b><br>
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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Get Involved</b><br>
WASLI Oceania is seeking support to make this event a success. To learn more, contact:<br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📧</span> <a href="mailto:waslioceaniaconference@gmail.com">
waslioceaniaconference@gmail.com</a><br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🌐</span> waslioceaniaconference2025.com<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#156082;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Shweta Vandana | Public Relations and Communications Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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