Information for interpreters

There are no accredited courses in Australia specific to deafblind interpreting.

This means that when a Deafblind person asks for an interpreter, there is a high chance that the interpreter (for Deaf) will have experience in Deaf interpreting, but not have experience in deafblind interpreting.

As there are a number of different and adapted forms of Auslan, sign language and fingerspelling that Deafblind people use (detailed below), it’s important to clarify which communication method or methods the person who has requested an interpreter prefers or is able to use, and ensure the interpreter has proficiency in the method/s they use.