Wednesday, 8 April 2026
8:30 pm - 10.30 pm NZDT (6.30 pm - 8.30 pm AEDT)
Online

Free for AUSIT Members  |  Others $90 AUD

Interpreting in mental health settings can present unique professional and emotional challenges. Interpreters may be asked to work in a wide range of environments, including hospital and community settings. These encounters can involve complex communication, sensitive topics, and emotionally charged conversations.

This presentation will provide an overview of the types of mental health environments interpreters may encounter and explore the particular challenges that can arise in these contexts. It will also discuss practical strategies to support interpreters in managing these situations while maintaining professionalism and wellbeing, and highlight the important and rewarding role interpreters play in supporting mental health care.

Learning objectives:
Understanding the different mental health settings and environments interpreters may work in
Exploring some of the challenges of interpreting in mental health settings
Exploring practical strategies to manage challenging or sensitive interpreting situations
Recognising the rewarding aspects of interpreting in mental health contexts

Our Presenter - Sarah Funnell
Sarah Funnell is a Senior Clinical Psychologist and the Founder and Director of Elevate Psychology Centre. She has extensive experience working across the public and tertiary sectors. Sarah is committed to promoting positive and meaningful change in the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health challenges. Through her clinical, leadership, and supervisory roles, Sarah works closely with individuals and organisations to strengthen service delivery and support workforce wellbeing. She is passionate about improving systems of care and providing supervision, training, and professional development to clinicians across the sector.

Joining the Webinar
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PD Logbook
Introductory PD.

This webinar is eligible for 10 PD points under category 1.4 of the NAATI Recertification Catalogue.

Certificates and recordings
Please note no PD certificates will be issued for this event. Please keep a copy of your registration confirmation email as proof of participation to claim your PD points.

This is a live webinar event and will be recorded. Free recordings will be made available via NAATI Learn after the event, and for AUSIT members on the members homepage of the AUSIT website.

Together, we aim to support the ongoing professional growth of NAATI-credentialed practitioners.

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