For 40 years the Victoria Law Foundation has successfully conducted a week-long event aimed to demystify the legal system and make vital legal information accessible to all. This event is called Law Week and held annually. The foundation is guided by the principle that Victorians need access to important information about their legal rights and responsibilities. Due to COVID-19, Law Week 2020 utilised digital resources, providing free access to webinars, video interviews, phone helplines, virtual tours, podcasts, and more. Altogether there were 100 free events provided by more than 60 organisations.
Everyone deserves to have the same access and opportunity to read publications, use websites, attend events, respond in emergency situations, and find out about government policies and programs. There are over 1 billion people living with a disability worldwide according to The World Bank. People with a disability have a right to also be able to experience web-based services, content, and other digital products.
For a variety of translated documents from COVID-19 advice to Business support during the Coronavirus crisis visit this website. All information has been translated into 45+ different languages. Its aim is to keep our multicultural communities safe and informed of any changes during this tough time.
COVID-19 translated information for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, health professionals and industry. Information includes factsheets and promotional materials.
Here are links to Government website with translated document free for your use.
Australian Department of Health
Australian Government Department of Health – For information the COVIDSafe app visit this website. The COVIDSafe app was created to help find close contacts of COVID-19 cases and ensure they are aware they may be at risk. This will reduce the chances of spreading the virus.
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/translated-resources-coronavirus-disease-covid-19
Victorian State Department of Health
Victorian State Government Department of Health and Human Services – For important information, factsheets and promotional materials translated into your language head to this website.
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/translated-coronavirus-covid-19-resources
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention – For printing resources to keep your workplace or community safe, go to these websites.
CDC Website- USA site
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html
CDC Resources in Languages Other than English
https://wwwn.cdc.gov/pubs/other-languages/
Translationz Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander internship program for 2020 is an exciting opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are currently enrolled in a TAFE or university level programs. The successful applicants will get a taste of the different roles and functions within a translation and interpreting agency. We are open to those people studying languages, business, marketing, technology and other areas.
