About Karieng
Bridging languages,
connecting communities
NAATI-accredited interpreters specialising in S'gaw, Pwo and Karenni dialects — serving Australian Karen communities with culturally sensitive care.
Trauma-Informed Care
Our interpreters are trained in trauma-informed practices, ensuring safety and sensitivity during medical and psychological appointments.
Comprehensive Access
On-site and telephone services for high-stakes settings — court appearances, medical appointments and Centrelink engagements.
Dialect Specialists
We cover S'gaw, Pwo and Karenni to ensure precise communication across every Karen dialect spoken in Australia.
Why Karieng
What sets us apart
Flexible 60-Minute Bookings
We believe you shouldn't have to overpay for quick jobs. That's why we buck the trend of the standard 90-minute minimum and offer on-site bookings starting at just 60 minutes. We know most tasks are finished quickly, and we want to help keep your costs down.
Qualified Interpreters for Every Scenario
We provide peace of mind through our team of NAATI-accredited interpreters, ensuring the highest standard of accuracy. We also support our clients with a secondary pool of Diploma-qualified interpreters, so you are never left without support.
Ready-to-Go In-House Interpreters
Skip the long hold times. Unlike our competitors, we employ in-house interpreters who are ready to assist you throughout business hours. When you have an urgent phone inquiry, you get the support you need without the wait.
Our People
Meet the team
A passionate group dedicated to delivering the best results for our clients.
Rose Toke
Senior S'gaw Interpreter
Rose combines her clinical training as a nurse with a calm, reassuring presence to provide exceptional support. NAATI-accredited with over ten years of experience in legal, medical and community settings.
May Joy Toke
S'gaw Interpreter & Translator
With over fifteen years of experience, May combines her passion for people and linguistics to empower Karen Australians. She has translated essential government documents and resources.
Sakura Toke
Senior S'gaw Interpreter
A senior interpreter since 2006, Sakura holds a Diploma from RMIT and has been NAATI-accredited since 2018. She specialises in family and child wellbeing across Victoria.
Shadow Toke
Interpreter Advocate & Trauma-Informed Expert
A specialised interpreter and PhD candidate at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Shadow focuses on perinatal mental health among women from refugee backgrounds.
Jack Toke
Software / AI / Analytics Engineer
A former interpreter turned software developer, Jack maintains Karieng's digital infrastructure with a Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics and a Master's in AI & Machine Learning.