VideoTranslatorAI is Featured on SBS World News!
We are thrilled to share that VideoTranslatorAI was recently featured in an SBS World News segment on November 3rd, 2024!
VideoTranslatorAI Featured on SBS World News Australia
As we enter a high-alert season for bushfires, there’s never been a more critical time to ensure that all communities - including those from multicultural backgrounds - are equipped with clear and accessible information in their preferred languages.
The SBS World News segment highlighted the crucial role of language accessibility in emergency preparedness and response.
The coverage showcased how real-time translation can bridge language gaps and empower communities to stay informed and safe.
This feature captures our mission: to break down language barriers and provide everyone with equitable access to essential information.
“The liaison officer will speak in English. [The audio] will [then] be transcribed and translated into the target language,” said Tat Banerjee, the Director of VideoTranslatorAI.
Advancing Multilingual Emergency Communication Through the NHTP
This feature also allowed us to showcase our work under the Natural Hazards Technology Program (NHTP), an initiative funded by the NSW Government.
Through this program, VideoTranslatorAI collaborates with the NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service, and the NSW Department of Customer Service to pilot groundbreaking technology that automatically translates emergency alerts into seven key languages.
This project underscores our commitment to helping multicultural communities receive timely, life-saving information in their language.
The NHTP pilot represents a significant step toward ensuring everyone can access emergency updates, irrespective of language barriers.
Read the full story of our NHTP journey here: VideoTranslatorAI Honoured with Grant from the Natural Hazards Technology Program!
A Heartfelt Thanks
We’d like to extend our gratitude to the incredible team at SBS World News for this opportunity and for bringing attention to this essential issue.
Special thanks go to the NSW Department of Customer Service (DCS), NSW State Emergency Service (SES), and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) for their support in making this feature possible.
We are also grateful to the SBS audience for joining us in our mission to foster a safer and more inclusive environment for all.
Stay tuned for more updates as we progress in language accessibility and emergency preparedness.
Thank you to everyone who supports our mission to keep communities informed and connected, no matter the language they speak!
Click here to read the article: As fire season looms, not everyone gets the message. A new project aims to change that
Click here to listen to the podcast: Bushfire authorities on alert - but are multicultural communities still at risk?
