Community translators fighting COVID-19 one word at a time

Community bilingual guide Munira Mitho

Munira Mitho, from Settlement Services International, is community bilingual guide who speaks Arabic and Assyrian. Source: SBS

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the important role played by multilingual Australians, who are stepping up as translators and interpreters to relay vital information. SBS meets some of those helping to support vulnerable communities.



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