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Some Practices may never experience the need for an interpreter but do need to know how to contact this service if the situation arises. The Australian Government provides a Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) including the Doctors Priority Line, a fee-free telephone interpreting service that helps eligible doctors to communicate with patients who do not speak English. There is also a free on-site interpreting service for GPs, subject to interpreter availability. Further information about TIS is available at www.immi.gov.au/tis or by telephoning 131 450. The Australian Government also funds an interpreting service for patients who are deaf and use Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN). Information about this free AUSLAN interpreting service is available at www.nabs.org.au |
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