Language is a right, not a privilege
At Language Justice Network (LJN), we're creating safer, affirming, and culturally grounded language services for LGBTQIA+ forcibly displaced people.
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Our Mission
The Language Justice Network (LJN) is a community-led not-for-profit dedicated to ensuring language is never a barrier to safety, care, or belonging. We provide affirming and culturally competent interpreting, translation, training, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ forcibly displaced people and those who support them.
Our work centres language justice — the belief that everyone has the right to communicate in the language they know best, and to be heard, respected, and understood.
Learn more about usWhat We Do
At LJN, we build bridges through language. We offer several services that range from and include the following:
Interpreting & Translation
Safe, affirming language services delivered by NAATI-certified practitioners.
Training & Workshops
For service providers and interpreters on trauma-informed, queer-affirming practices.
Consulting & Policy Development
Co-designing frameworks that centre LGBTQIA+ multilingual communities.
Capacity Building
Supporting bilingual LGBTQIA+ forcibly displaced people to become NAATI-certified interpreters.
Community Impact
Building connection, one conversation at a time.
Every word interpreted safely can mean access to housing, healthcare, justice, or belonging. Our work supports queer refugees and people seeking asylum to express themselves freely and access the support they deserve.
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Why Language Justice Matters
When language is safe, everything changes.
For LGBTQIA+ forcibly displaced people, language is more than communication—it’s survival, identity, and healing. Yet, too often, unsafe interpreting practices lead to harm, misgendering, or cultural erasure.
LJN is working to transform how interpreting and translation are understood—not as neutral transactions, but as relational, ethical, and community-driven acts of solidarity.
Learn about Language JusticeGet Involved
Join us in building a world where everyone is heard.
Your support helps us train interpreters, develop inclusive language frameworks, and provide accessible, affirming services for LGBTQIA+ refugees and migrants.
Every contribution makes a difference—in someone’s voice, safety, and future.
Want to get in touch? Email us at admin@ljn.org.au
For now, keep up with us on Instagram at @languagejusticenetwork