Book an interpreter

Christmas closedown

ITSNT will be closed from 25 December 2024 and will reopen on 2 January 2025.

During this time, we will not be able to accommodate any requests.

For interpreting services during this period, call the National Telephone Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450.

If you need an interpreter, you can contact Interpreting and Translating Service NT (ITSNT).

ITSNT provides interpreter services for migrant community languages. If you require an Aboriginal language interpreter, you can book an Aboriginal interpreter.

Interpreters are available for on-site (face-to-face) appointments:

during business hours
after hours
on weekends.

ITSNT does not offer video or phone interpreting services.

Before you book

You should book in advance to ensure your interpreting requirements can be met. You should also check fees.

When booking an interpreter, you must provide all of the following information:

Requestor / organisation details

Your name and contact number.
Organisation or division name, contact number and email.
Name of person who will be conducting the interview or relevant contact person.
Onsite contact number in case the interpreter needs to call on arrival.

Client details

Name and gender.
Specific language and country of birth.

Service requirements

Location, date and time the interpreter is needed.
Type of assignment and topic.
Approximate length of assignment.
Preferred gender of the interpreter.

How to book

Fill in the online application.

Booking requests are processed from 8:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Onsite (face-to-face) interpreting services are only available for the greater Darwin region. This includes:

cities of Darwin and Palmerston
the Litchfield Shire
East Arm
Robertson Barracks.

If you're outside the greater Darwin region or your request is urgent, contact the Translating and Interpreting Service National (TIS National) on 131 450.

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You can give feedback about the interpreting service you received, including the interpreter who provided the service.

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