Services Covered by NICSS

NICSS provides sign language interpreters for a range of professional and government services.

Some examples of the services where you can book a NICSS interpreter are:

Public Hospitals*
- Doctor appointment
- Outpatient Clinics
- On the Ward
- Overnight Stays
- Emergency Department
Private Hospitals*
- On the Ward
- Overnight Stays

Accountants
Conferences, Meetings and Events
Education
Employment
Financial Advice
Legal / Mediation
Police Matters
Translation Services
(English to Auslan)

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sign Language users. All interpreting services for public and private health care appointments are FREE.

Services Not Covered by NICSS

NICSS does not cover Private Medical and Health Care Appointments. The National Auslan Interpreter Booking & Payment Service (NABS) provides interpreters for private medical and health care appointments. To find out more information about NABS services, click here