Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)

(Department of Home Affairs)

The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.

TIS provide: - immediate phone interpreting - ATIS automated voice-prompted immediate phone interpreting - pre-booked phone interpreting - video remote interpreting - on-site interpreting - illegal Maritime Arrival (IMA) interpreting. The TIS National immediate phone interpreting service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year for the cost of a local call for any person or organisation in Australia who needs an interpreter.