Resources in Working with Interpreters
How Can We Help? Search You are here: Main Communications One group, many languages: How to work with multiple interpreters, in different languages, at the same time This resource is also available in pdf. Download ‘One group, many languages’ Access...
What is teach-back and how does it help? Teach-back is a technique to assess how well the clinician has explained the information in a way that the patient understands. Teach-back encourages shared meaning between patient and clinician. It involves asking patients...
This resource is also available in pdf. Download Debriefing with an interpreter Access other tip sheets in this series Debriefing and comments The debriefing is an opportunity for you to give the interpreter feedback on the interpreted discussion and to ask...
You are here: Main Communications Communicating via an interpreter This resource is also available in pdf. Download Communicating via an interpreter Access other tip sheets in this series Before the interpreted discussion For communicating via a...
This resource is also available in pdf. Download Booking and briefing an interpreter Access other tip sheets in this series Getting the best interpreter starts at the booking stage. Consider your needs and those of your client and outline these in your request. The...
You are here: Main Communications Assessing the need for an interpreter This resource is also available in pdf. Download Assessing the need for an interpreter Access other tip sheets in this series Whenever possible, the need for an interpreter should be decided...
This information is for staff in funded agencies who are responsible for working with accredited interpreters. It provides basic information related to interpreting. Victorians with limited English proficiency require some form of language service to overcome a... 