Monday, 4 March 2019 FUNDING BOOST FOR INTERPRETERS SCHOLARSHIPS More than 400 students will receive fully funded scholarships to study interpreting at NSW TAFE thanks to the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government. Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams and Minister responsible for TAFE Adam Marshall announced $650,000 over four years for the Multicultural NSW Interpreter Scholarship Program.  Mr Williams said there was a demand for interpreters who spoke key languages to support with the delivery of government services including health, education and justice. “In NSW we speak more than 275 languages and dialects, which is an immense social and economic asset,” Mr Williams said.  “A few months ago, we launched the Interpreter Pilot Program and have been overwhelmed by the response with more than 750 applications received for 45 positions. “That is why we have extended the program to ensure more people across NSW have the opportunity to become qualified interpreters ...

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