Dr Varghese, Dr Angelucci and Associate Professor Bartindale lead the Interpreting Mentoring and Professional Advancement Regional Opportunities (IMPARO) project, advocating for better training opportunities of culturally and linguistically diverse non-professional translators and interpreters (NPTIs) based in regional areas, and the formal recognition of the importance of tailored training into the strategic plans of regional Victoria's councils, universities and government agencies.
This inter-faculty initiative, in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts’ Monash Intercultural Lab and Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies students, closely engages with NPTIs in Goulburn Valley to co-design training solutions that address the unique needs and preferences of these translators and interpreters.
The IMPARO project also seeks to create a community-driven online platform for resource sharing and support, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment among NPTIs.