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Why We Stay: What It Really Takes To Build A Sustainable Interpreting CareerWhat does it really take to build a long, he...
18/10/2026

Why We Stay: What It Really Takes To Build A Sustainable Interpreting Career
What does it really take to build a long, healthy and fulfilling career as an Auslan interpreter without burning out or losing the joy of interpreting along the way?

This conversation first began during the final panel at the ASLITA National Conference (ANC) on 11 October 2026 in Geelong, Victoria. Now, AIMS is bringing it back for an extended, more interactive online discussion!

Join experienced Auslan interpreters with a combined 137 years of experience as they share honest reflections on the highs and lows of interpreting, the challenges they’ve faced, what has kept them going and what they wish they’d known when they first started.

We’ll explore burnout, boundaries, workplace challenges, wellbeing, career longevity and practical strategies for not just surviving, but thriving in this profession.

Our Panellists

Maddie Kaputin: 6 years

Tahlicia Osei-Poku: 12 years

Alana Wiekart: 21 years (Host)

Paula Bun: 24 years

Mark Quinn: 31 years

Della Bampton: 43 years

What to Expect

90 Minute Interactive Panel

An extended discussion with plenty of time for audience Q&A. We’ll also use Mentimeter so everyone can contribute their thoughts, experiences and reflections throughout the session.

30 Minute Breakout Rooms

After the panel, join smaller breakout rooms with individual panellists to ask more questions, share experiences and network with colleagues in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Whether you’re a student, a newer interpreter or someone who’s been interpreting for decades, this conversation is for you.

Because a sustainable interpreting career isn’t just about how long we stay. It’s about how we stay, remaining healthy, fulfilled, competent and still finding joy in what we do. Why? Because when we support interpreters, the Deaf community gets better access.

Presented in English with Auslan Interpreting

https://events.humanitix.com/why-we-stay-what-it-really-takes-to-build-a-sustainable-interpreting-career

Excited for Part 1 of this ongoing series! 🙌Empowering the Deaf community to share openly and honestly what they want fr...
16/10/2026

Excited for Part 1 of this ongoing series! 🙌

Empowering the Deaf community to share openly and honestly what they want from interpreters in a kind, respectful space. 💛

https://events.humanitix.com/the-deaf-perspective-what-deaf-australians-want-interpreters-to-know-part-1

The Deaf Perspective: What Deaf Australians Want Interpreters to Know

(Part 1 in an ongoing series)

What makes an interpreter truly great?

Join 3 Deaf Australians as they share what they value most in interpreters, including:

✨ What excellent interpreting looks like
✨ Common mistakes interpreters make
✨ How interpreters can make sure Deaf people feel respected, included, and empowered
✨ Giving and receiving feedback
✨ Looking after yourself while keeping Deaf people at the centre of the interaction

At AIMS, we believe that no matter the country or sign language, interpreters face many of the same challenges. Our vision is to build a global community where interpreters can connect, learn, and support one another.

🤟 Presented fully in Auslan with English voiceover and captions

Live on Zoom
Recording and resource pack included
Certificate of attendance available for interpreter professional development ticket holders

Deaf Panellists

Jen Moloney-Hyde (WA)

Alannah Hallaby (NSW)

Jason Alford (QLD)

Host, Director of AIMS

Alana Wiekart (WA)

🌏 Everyone is welcome at AIMS online events!

Whether you’re a sign language interpreter, interpreting student, Deaf community member, or simply interested in this topic, we’d love to have you join us.

RECORDING AUTOMATICALLY SENT OUT TO ALL TICKET HOLDERS. 😃

Can’t wait to connect sign language interpreters globally on Monday, December 7th for “Extremely Isolated: But Still Con...
13/10/2026

Can’t wait to connect sign language interpreters globally on Monday, December 7th for “Extremely Isolated: But Still Connected”! Presented in English and interpreted into International Sign.

We want as many sign language interpreters from as many countries as possible to join us. Please share with all your networks globally. 🤟

🌏 Extremely Isolated But Still Connected: Sign Language Interpreting in the World’s Most Remote Communities

What’s it like being a sign language interpreter when your nearest colleagues are hundreds or even thousands of kilometres away?

Join AIMS for an international panel exploring the challenges, advantages and creative ways interpreters stay connected while working in remote communities.

We’ll discuss professional isolation, long-distance travel, access, technology, co-interpreting opportunities and wellbeing.

🌏 PANELLISTS

🇦🇺 Michelle Lewin — Broome, Australia
🇲🇻 Mariyam Fazni — Maldives
🇮🇸 Unnur Unnsteinsdóttir — North Iceland

Host: Alana Wiekart — AIMS, Australia

📅 MONDAY 7 DECEMBER 2026

🇦🇺 Perth: 5–7 PM
🇦🇺 Adelaide: 7:30–9:30 PM
🇦🇺 Sydney/Melbourne: 8–10 PM
🇳🇿 Auckland: 10 PM–12 AM
🇬🇧 London: 9–11 AM
🇮🇸 Iceland: 9–11 AM
🇲🇻 Maldives: 2–4 PM
🇺🇸 New York: 4–6 AM

🤟 LANGUAGE ACCESS

Presented in English with captions, Auslan and International Sign interpreting.

🎥 ALL TICKETS INCLUDE THE RECORDING! Can’t attend live? Watch whenever suits you!

🎟 TICKETS

Currency Deaf Student Interpreter
🇦🇺 AUD $30 $40 $50
🇺🇸 USD $21 $28 $35
🇳🇿 NZD $37 $50 $62
🇪🇺 EUR €19 €25 €31
🇬🇧 GBP £16 £21 £26
🇮🇸 ISK 2,550 kr 3,400 kr 4,250 kr

International prices are approximate.

🌍 Even when we’re extremely isolated, we can still be connected!

Join us and please share with your networks! 💛

https://events.humanitix.com/extremely-isolated-but-still-connected-sign-language-interpreting-in-the-world-s-most-remote-communities

13/10/2026

NEW AIMS Directory Listing!

Jordan M.Goldman

ASL–English Interpreter | Neurodiversity & Co-Interpreting Researcher
📍Tio’tia / Montréal, Canada
Jordan Goldman is an ASL–English interpreter with more than 15 years of professional experience across federal government, legal, mental health, theatre and community Deaf settings. Fluent in French and continuing to develop fluency in LSQ, Jordan brings a distinctly Canadian bilingual perspective to his work.
As a late-diagnosed gifted and AuDHD interpreter, Jordan has a particular interest in neurodiversity within the interpreting profession, including how neurodivergence influences co-interpreting teams, communication, working styles and professional relationships. Jordan brings together extensive interpreting experience and lived experience of neurodivergence to contribute to conversations around creating more inclusive and sustainable ways of working for interpreters.
And when he’s not interpreting, you may occasionally find him in a body of water with a monofin.

Book in your session today with Jordan!

Find him on the AIMS directory:

https://aimsinterpreters.com/service_provider/jordan-m-goldman-asl-interpreter-neurodiversity-researcher/

13/10/2026

Loved this little mention from Dr Jemina Napier at the ASLITA National Conference on Saturday 10 October, remembering our beautiful friend, interpreter and mentor Merie Spring. ❤️

Merie was very humble so I honestly don’t think most of us knew even half of what she did to support interpreters over the years! A lot of stories we are only learning about now.

Such an amazing woman, and I reckon she would’ve been touched to be remembered like this. ❤️

12/10/2026

Such a fabulous weekend at ANC 2026!
It was so great catching up with over 350+ terps and have some honest and positive conversations about what it takes exactly to stay in this profession for the long term and remain happy and healthy while providing high quality access to the Deaf community.
So many amazing humans in our profession and am grateful to work with all of you. 😍

Perimenopause, Menopause & Interpreter PerformanceWhat We Know & Practical Strategies for Success🎥 Recording automatical...
12/10/2026

Perimenopause, Menopause & Interpreter Performance
What We Know & Practical Strategies for Success

🎥 Recording automatically sent to all ticket holders

Perimenopause and menopause can affect sleep, energy, concentration, memory, word retrieval, emotional regulation and physical wellbeing. For interpreters whose work relies heavily on rapid processing, language retrieval, working memory and sustained attention, these changes can have a very real impact at work.

Yet within the interpreting profession, we rarely talk openly about it, or about how colleagues can better understand and support those experiencing it.

Join AIMS – Allied Interpreter Mentorship & Support for the first panel in our 2027 “The Elephant 🐘 in the Interpreting Room” series.

We’ll be joined by Dr Jemina Napier (UK) and Jen Kagan (Mexico) for an honest, practical international conversation exploring menopause and interpreter performance through perspectives including interpreting research, evidence-based practice, yoga, Ayurveda and body-based approaches.

We’ll explore:
• Memory, concentration, language retrieval & stamina
• Sleep, stress & recovery
• Confidence when your brain and body feel different
• What current research tells us — and what we still don’t know
• Workload, assignment length, teaming, breaks & preparation
• Movement, nutrition, medical support & boundaries
• Adapting the way we work for sustainable careers
• Creating menopause-friendly workplaces
• How colleagues can provide meaningful support

📅 Monday 22 February 2027 | Live on Zoom
🇦🇺 Perth — 5:00–7:00 pm AWST
🇬🇧 UK — 9:00–11:00 am GMT
🇳🇱 Amsterdam — 10:00 am–12:00 pm CET
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Montréal/New York — 4:00–6:00 am EST
🇳🇿 Auckland — 10:00 pm–12:00 am NZDT

90-min panel + optional 30-min international networking

Presented in English with captions
Interpreted into Auslan & International Sign

Whether you’re experiencing perimenopause or menopause yourself, or simply want to be a more informed and supportive colleague, this conversation is about normalising the experience, knowing you’re not alone, and finding practical ways to support long, sustainable interpreting careers.

07/10/2026

Heading to Geelong, Victoria for the ASLITA (Australian Sign Language Interpreters and Translators Association) National Conference. Can’t wait to hang out with 300+ terps! Come say hi! You’ll find me at the AIMS table. 👋

🐘 SAVE THE DATES — 2027!We’re excited to introduce AIMS’ new 2027 professional development series:THE ELEPHANT IN THE IN...
06/10/2026

🐘 SAVE THE DATES — 2027!

We’re excited to introduce AIMS’ new 2027 professional development series:

THE ELEPHANT IN THE INTERPRETING ROOM
Respectful Conversations for Positive Change

Nine conversations tackling some of the things we don’t always talk about openly in the interpreting profession. This space will be warm, positive and healing.

📅 SAVE THE DATES:

22 February — Perimenopause, Menopause & Interpreter Performance - Dr Jemima Napier and Jen Kagan
15 March — Bullying & Horizontal Violence in Sign Language Interpreting - Emily Ott (author of Do We Eat Our Young and One Another?)
19 April — Thriving as a Neurodivergent Sign Language Interpreter - Vicki Lamb
14 June — When Interpreting Isn’t the Right Fit
12 July — Deaf Heart, Business Mind
23 August — The Global Deaf Perspective on the Ideal Interpreter
20 September — Interpreting Is What You Do, Not Who You Are
18 October — When Interpreters Overstep
22 November — Gatekeeping or Guardianship?

Each event will feature 90 minutes of honest conversation + 30 minutes connecting with sign language interpreters from around the world. 🌏

All events will be accessible in Auslan, International Sign and English captions.

🐘 Some elephants are ready to be talked about.

Save the dates — 2027 is going to be a big year for AIMS!

Tickets are already on sale for the first event: https://events.humanitix.com/perimenopause-menopause-and-interpreter-performance

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