IRT - Translating, interpreting and alternate format requests

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IRT - Translating, interpreting and alternate format requests

This article provides guidance for review officers, business support officers, and participant support officers to arrange for translation and interpreting services for communication with participants and applicants.

Recent updates

17 September 2025

Intranet links updated.

Alternate communication methods

The Agency is committed to communicating with participants or applicants in their preferred method of communication. Reviews Branch staff need to support participants and applicants to communicate in their preferred method. Refer to the articles Check a person’s preferred contact method and Guide - Assisting communication.

Translating documents to another language

Refer to the article Guide - How to request a participant plan in a language other than English (LOTE).

Using an interpreting service

Refer to the article Book translation and interpreter services.

Increasing the font size of a document

If a letter needs an increased font size, please follow the below steps:

  1. Forward an email to Operations Support and Governance.

  2. Include the Subject as: Action | Font size change request.

  3. Attach the letter to the email as a word document.

  4. Advise of the font size required.