When having documents translated, consider if the relevant government agency or court has rules about who can translate the documents. Selected access to free translation of documents is available from the Department of Home Affairs.

Low cost or free interpreting services over the phone or face-to-face interpreting services are available through the Australian Government's national Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS). The 24-hour TIS hotline number is 131 450.

Alternatively the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) maintains an online directory of accredited translators and interpreters.