Interpreter's Code of EthicsAuslan interpreters employed by Deaf Can:Do are required to strictly adhere to the code of ethics of the Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (ASLIA).
Deaf Can:Do is a member of the State Government Disability Provider Panel and as such has in place quality management procedures as required by the that membership.
These quality management procedures are encompassed in the Disability Service Standards which cover:
- Duty of Care
- Emergency Response
- Privacy and Dignity
- Decision Making
- Individual Needs
- Service Access
- Recruitment & Selection
- Service Management
- Participation & Integration
- Complaints and Disputes
- Value Status
- Standard Precautions
- Behaviour Management
Who we are?Deaf Can:Do Auslan interpreters are highly qualified professionals who provide sign language interpreting services for deaf, Deaf/Blind and hard of hearing persons.
An Auslan Interpreter is a hearing person who is competent in English and Auslan. They must be able to interpret spoken English into Auslan and Auslan into spoken English. He or She must have the necessary skills and qualifications to work as an interpreter.
Relay Interpreters can be deaf or hearing and operate in conjunction with the Auslan Interpreter to relay messages. For example Deaf/Blind persons may need this form or interpreting.
Deaf Can:Do has been providing Interpreting Services to the deaf community since 1891.