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“Conversations” is the Professional Development division of All Graduates and as part of this PD initiative, we, at All Graduates have decided to launch a fortnightly podcast to complement our webinars and online courses. Every episode we will have a guest and have a conversation about current and hot topics related to the T and I industry as well as interpreting and translation-related challenges and strategies. Guests will vary from T&I practitioners across Australia to key figures in the industry as well as expert names in other fields of practice that are intertwined with the interpreting and translation industry. Each episode will be available via YouTube, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Spotify as well as the All Graduates website. The purpose of our podcasts is to aid the professional development of translators and interpreters in Australia by providing them with easy to access T and I related content and current affairs in a conversational format.

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S06E01 - Introducing Elvira Bianchi as Host with Special Guest Fatih Karakas, Project Manager, NAATI

May 23, 2025 • Conversations: Interpreting and Translating • Season 6 • Episode 1

In this episode of Conversations: Education, we’re thrilled to introduce Elvira Bianchi as one of the new hosts of the podcast series. As a NAATI Certified Interpreter and Translator, Interpreter Trainer at RMIT University and PhD candidate, Elvira brings a fresh perspective and energy to the program.

Joining her as our first guest under this new chapter is Fatih Karakas, who shares insights into his new role at NAATI and the exciting developments ahead. Fatih reflects on his journey so far, what this opportunity means for him and how NAATI continues to shape the future of the language services profession in Australia.

Tune in for a thoughtful and engaging conversation between two experienced professionals in the field.

GUEST BIO - Fatih Karkas
Fatih Karakas is the Project Manager (Supporting the Profession) at the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) , which is the Australian standards and certifying body for translators and interpreters, ensuring high professional standards in the field.

He is a NAATI Certified Turkish Interpreter and Translator, with extensive experience as an examiner, trainer, and curriculum designer. Fatih holds a Master’s in Translation and Interpreting and has taught at RMIT University and the University of New South Wales. He has also worked as Head of Training and Translations at All Graduates, one of Australia’s largest language service providers.

Fatih has contributed to a number of national projects and advisory committees supporting the development of the interpreting and translating profession, and he is the co-author of Introduction to Healthcare for Turkish-speaking Interpreters and Translators.

He is passionate about helping interpreters succeed in their careers and specialises in delivering training through online learning platforms like NAATI Learn.

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