The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is a language service provided by the Department of Home Affairs. TIS National helps people with limited English proficiency to communicate with agencies and businesses Australia-wide.
TIS National also delivers the Free Translating Service and the Free Interpreting Service on behalf of the Australian Government.
TIS National has:
- more than 75 years' experience in language services
- access to more than 2700 language practitioners in over 150 languages
- reliable services available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Services provided include:
- immediate and pre-booked phone interpreting
- video remote interpreting
- on-site interpreting
- translating services.
Registered clients or anyone with limited English proficiency can request immediate phone interpreting services.
Further information
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Type of Body
G. Non-statutory function with separate branding
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Established By / Under
Minister
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Auditor
ANAO
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
808 Bourke st
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
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