Queensland Interpreter Card
- The Queensland Interpreter Card can be used by any person who speaks a language other than English and needs or wishes to use an interpreter to communicate.
- The card is free of charge.
- A person may obtain one or more cards.
- The card can be freely shared among people who speak the language indicated on the front of the card (e.g. family members).
- The card can be used at Queensland Government agencies and some local and Commonwealth agencies (including Centrelink).
The National Interpreter Symbol and the Queensland Interpreter Card aims to help people not fluent in English to access an interpreter when using government services.
The Queensland Interpreter Card, featuring the National Interpreter Symbol, can assist clients to request an interpreter. Of similar size to a credit card, the card features an area to write the name of the language required.
Cards are distributed to Queensland government agencies, community groups, and not-for profit agencies for distribution to their clients who are not fluent in speaking English.
To order free copies of the cards, contact Multicultural Affairs Queensland on 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or email MAQcommunities@communities.qld.gov.au.
Australian Government Interpreter Card
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National also produces and distributes interpreter cards. For more information phone 131 450 or visit their website.
National Relay Service (NRS)
NRS provides the relevant access phone number and simple instructions on how to make a relay call to a person with a hearing or speech impairment.
There are two versions of the card. One for calling a TTY user, the other for calling a Speak and Listen user. For more information visit their website.
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