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Government offering Free Interpreting Services for Eligible Osteopaths
From the 24th of October 2022, the Australian government is offering access to Free Interpreting Services (FIS) for eligible privately employed allied health professionals, including Osteopaths in selected Local Government Areas (LGAs).
This is a pilot program targeting areas based on low English proficiency and include privately employed Osteopaths working in the following LGAs:
| Jurisdiction | LGA |
| ACT | Canberra |
| NSW | Fairfield, Liverpool, Blacktown, Albury, Armidale, Dumaresq, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle, Wagga Wagga, Wollongong |
| NT | Darwin |
| QLD | Brisbane, Logan, Cairns, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville |
| SA | Adelaide, Mount Gambier |
| TAS | Launceston, Hobart |
| VIC | Casey, Greater Dandenong, Hume, Wyndham, Brimbank, Melton, Greater Geelong, Greater Shepparton, Mildura, Wodonga |
| WA | Perth |
More information
Eligible allied health practitioners can apply for access to the FIS via the TIS National website. The online application form is available at: Free Interpreting Service application form for allied health professionals | Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)
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