<div dir="ltr">Thanks for sharing! </div><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br><table style="border-top:1px solid #d3d4de"><tr><td style="width:55px;padding-top:13px"><a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail" target="_blank"><img src="https://s-install.avcdn.net/ipm/preview/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-animated-no-repeat-v1.gif" alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"></a></td><td style="width:470px;padding-top:12px;color:#41424e;font-size:13px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:18px">Virus-free.<a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail" target="_blank" style="color:#4453ea">www.avast.com</a></td></tr></table><a href="#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"></a></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Aug 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM Ross Tito <<a href="mailto:rosstito143@gmail.com">rosstito143@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Thank you for sharing this very vital information.<div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>Cheers</div><div>Ross Tito</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Aug 6, 2025 at 8:09 AM Shweta Vandana <<a href="mailto:shweta.vandana@pacificdisability.org" target="_blank">shweta.vandana@pacificdisability.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>WASLI Oceania Interpreters Conference 2025 – Save the Date!</b><u></u><u></u></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>.<u></u><u></u></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.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Conference Highlights</b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b>Pre-conference workshop</b> (26–27 August) for Pacific Island interpreters – practical, face-to-face training by expert facilitators.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><b>Main conference</b> (28–29 August) featuring international and regional presenters, including the WASLI President.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><b>Graduation ceremony</b> for participants of the first 26-week Pacific interpreter training program.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Networking, professional development, and regional collaboration opportunities.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Steps toward <b>formally registering WASLI Oceania</b> as a legal regional entity for sustainable growth.<u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have attached the <b>Word version of the full Concept Note</b> to this email, which includes further details.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<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.<u></u><u></u></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>
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waslioceaniaconference@gmail.com</a><br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🌐</span> <a href="http://waslioceaniaconference2025.com" target="_blank">waslioceaniaconference2025.com</a><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(21,96,130)">Shweta Vandana | Public Relations and Communications Officer<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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