The Creating Opportunites Fund (COF) supports interpreters from developing countries in the Australasia/Oceania region to come to Australia for professional development and networking opportunities, including attending the ANC and ITW.

Interpreters in Australia are fortunate to be able to access training opportunities, have health and safety supports, a Code of Ethics, and to be paid for their work. However, signed language interpreters in developing countries may not share these benefits.

Therefore, to support our colleagues in developing nations, the ASLIA Creating Opportunities Fund (COF) was established. Since 2007 ASLIA has supported interpreters from developing countries to attend the ANC and ITW.

Assistance in this context means providing funds that will allow colleagues from income poor countries to attend the ASLIA National Conference in 2010, and to support them in:

- Developing a network of contacts that can offer training, support, information and advice;
- Advocating and participating in discussions that affect their work;
- Participating in discussions that affect our profession;
- Sharing experiences and exchanging information.

What will be funded: The COF will cover costs for the selected interpreters to attend ANC. This includes travel costs, Visa costs, accommodation and conference fees.

To Donate:

You can donate to the COF by mail, direct bank transfer or bank deposit.

Cheque/Money Order to be mailed to:
COF Donation – Deaf Society of NSW
PO Box 1060
Parramatta, NSW 2124
Cheques and money orders made payable to: Deaf Society of NSW (please include your email or postal address for receipts)

Direct Bank Transfer
Account Name: Deaf Society of NSW
Reference: (Your Name) & COF
BSB Number: 062 227
Account No: 10094666