Speak My Language Interpreting Services
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Multilingual telephone and in-person interpreting support for Darebin residents.
Details
Ongoing activity
274 Gower St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
$
Free
Multilingual telephone and in-person interpreting support for Darebin residents.
Ongoing activity
274 Gower St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
Free
Navigating council services can be challenging if English isn't your first language. Speak My Language offers interpreting services to help you communicate effectively with Darebin Council staff. Whether you prefer to call or visit in person, bilingual staff and interpreters are ready to assist you in a wide variety of languages.
This service is designed to support residents from diverse backgrounds, ensuring everyone can access council programs, events, and information without language barriers. It’s a welcoming and inclusive resource for families and individuals alike.
Feel confident asking questions about library hours, waste collection, community activities, or any other council matters in your preferred language.
The service operates through a multilingual telephone line where you can request an interpreter in your language. Alternatively, you can visit any Customer Service Centre in person and be connected to a Language Aide or interpreter, usually over the phone.
Languages supported include Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Greek, Hindi, Italian, Macedonian, Nepali, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Urdu, Vietnamese, and many more.
Simply dial 03 8470 8470 and mention your preferred language. Wait briefly while the service locates an interpreter to assist you.
You can access interpreting services by phone or in person at any Darebin Customer Service Centre. The main office is located at 274 Gower Street, Preston, VIC 3072.
Phone support is available via the multilingual telephone line at 03 8470 8470. Customer Service Centres are staffed with bilingual team members trained to assist you.
This service is free and open to all Darebin residents who need language support to access council services.
This service is designed to help residents who speak little or no English. Over one third of Darebin’s population speaks a language other than English at home, making this service vital for community inclusion.
Interpreters are available for a wide range of languages, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the area.
If you have questions about council services, programs, or events, this interpreting service ensures you can get the information you need without language barriers.
No booking is required to use the Speak My Language interpreting services. Simply call the multilingual telephone line or visit a Customer Service Centre.
The service is provided free of charge to all Darebin residents.
There are no fees or costs associated with accessing this support.