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NAATI Certified Translator and Interpreter Sydney
Document translation in any language pair combination between the Russian, Belarusian, and English languages as well as interpreting services for courts, government agencies, businesses, and the community across Australia.
- Personal practice
- Established 1996
Working languagesEnglish · Russian · BelarusianDocuments · Courts · Business · Community
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Steve ElkanovichNAATI-certified Russian & Belarusian translator in Sydney
AUSIT member
Australian professional association
About AUSIT ↗Since 1996
Company or business consulting
Work with Steve
Personal response to every enquiry
Choose your service
What do you need help with?
Looking for a translation company Australia clients can contact directly? Belozi is a personal alternative: Steve reviews your requirements and guides the next step.
Document translation
Personal, immigration, legal, business and archival records. Clear handling from first file to finished PDF.
Court & legal interpreting
Criminal and civil matters, Australian courts and tribunals of all jurisdictions.
Community interpreting
Support in important real-world conversations.
Business interpreting
Meetings, training and professional settings.
Media & subtitling
Language work for film and special projects.
Talks & culture
Lectures, seminars and cross-cultural learning.
Medical language services
Translation and interpreting for healthcare settings.
Common requests
What brings you here?
Birth & marriage certificatesVisa & immigration filesDiplomas & transcriptsArchive materialsLegal materialsConferences, meetings & seminars
Services
The full range of language support.
From a single certificate to a courtroom, business meeting or seminar, find the support that meets your requirements.
Translation
For personal matters, institutions, legal work, business and media.
- NAATI certified documents
- Personal & immigration documents
- Archives & historical records
- Legal documents & evidence
- Subtitles & media translation
- Commercial & general translation
- Medical translation
- Voice-over / narration
Interpreting
A human voice for critical conversations in person and in professional settings.
- Community interpreting
- Court interpreting
- Business meetings & negotiations
- Training & events
- Medical interpreting
- Conference interpreting
Courts & expert language
The specialist side of Steve’s practice, with careful attention to evidence and context.
- Australian courts & tribunals
- Voice recognition
- Legal translation for proceedings
- Knowledgeable witness statements
- Investigative & forensic experience
Training, culture & media
Talks and projects where the cultural meaning matters as much as the words.
- Lectures & presentations
- Cross-cultural communication courses
- Slavic culture programmes
- Business training
- Film subtitling
- Cross-cultural consulting
Choose your document.
Personal, professional and official documents, translated with care.
Service prices
Clear starting prices, confirmed before work begins.
Choose the relevant service below. Steve reviews the document or booking details personally and confirms the final price before the work begins.
Written translation
FromA$40per document
Certified and general document translation from and into Russian and Belarusian.
Large orders may receive a discount of up to 25%.Interpreting
FromA$100per hour
Court, business, community, medical and event interpreting.
Written translation
| Service | What is included | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Certified personal documents | Birth, marriage and divorce certificates, police clearances, passports and driver licences. | From A$40 per document |
| Immigration, education and employment | Visa and citizenship records, diplomas, transcripts, qualifications and employment documents. | From A$40 per document |
| Legal, medical and business documents | Case materials, evidence, healthcare records and commercial documents. | From A$40 per document |
| Archives, subtitles and general translation | Historical records, media text and other written content. | From A$40 per document |
Interpreting
| Service | What is included | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Court and tribunal interpreting | Hearings, conferences and proceedings in Australian courts and tribunals. | From A$100 per hour |
| Business meetings and negotiations | Meetings, professional discussions, negotiations and training. | From A$100 per hour |
| Community and medical interpreting | Important conversations with organisations, services and healthcare providers. | From A$100 per hour |
| Conferences, seminars and events | On-site or arranged interpreting for professional and community events. | From A$100 per hour |
Specialist services
| Service | What is included | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Voice-over and narration | Voice work for media, presentations and special projects. | Individual quote |
| Transcription and voice recognition | Recordings, interviews and evidentiary material. | Individual quote |
| Cross-cultural consulting and presentations | Consulting, lectures, seminars and tailored programmes. | Individual quote |
How pricing works
- All prices are starting prices in Australian dollars.
- The final price depends on scope, complexity, length, format and booking details.
- Any special requirements are confirmed in the written quote before work begins.
40+years across languages & contexts
The person behind the work
A career shaped by language, people and context.
Over forty years as an interpreter, translator, consultant and educator across French, English, Russian and Belarusian in Europe, Africa, and Australia. Steve has worked in technical, medical, legal, business, financial and community settings, including business and scientific conferences, training workshops and court sessions.
His work includes press gallery language services for the Sydney Olympic Games 2000, a current contract with FIFA, and more than twenty years as a voice talent for SBS and ABC. At SBS Radio Sydney he served as Head of the Belarusian Language Group, coordinator and acting program manager. He has translated and subtitled for SBS television programmes including Insight and Dateline.
Translation & interpretingTeaching & presentationsLegal language contextsCross-cultural consulting
Talks & Presentations
Steve in front of an audience.
Photographs from conferences, lectures, masterclasses and professional events.
Seminars & culture
Where language meets culture.
Lectures, cross-cultural communication courses, Slavic culture programmes and business training, tailored to the people in the room.
Ask about a presentation
Forthcoming publication
Translating Electronic Surveillance Material
From Operational Contexts to the Courtroom
A forthcoming book by Miranda Lai, with contributions from Steve Elkanovich and Elline Khoo. Publication by Routledge is planned for 2027.
Ask Steve about the book →
Court & legal language services
We help you communicate clearly in court.
Steve supports individuals, law firms and organisations in criminal and civil matters. His services include court interpreting, legal document translation, transcription and careful language support for evidence and testimony.
Court interpreting
Professional interpreting for hearings, conferences and proceedings in Australian courts and tribunals.
Forensic Translation and Transcription
Recordings, interviews, evidentiary material and case documents handled with accurate terminology and close attention to context.
Evidence, recordings & testimony
Transcription and language work with close attention to wording, context and the record.
Selected translations
Examples of completed work.
Representative document categories handled in Steve’s practice.
Personal documents
Birth certificate
Names, dates and official details presented clearly for use in Australia.
Education
Diploma & transcript
Qualifications and academic records translated with consistent terminology.
Archives
Historical records
Older wording and names translated with attention to historical context.
Legal
Legal materials
Terminology and structure handled carefully for proceedings.
Immigration
Police clearance
Official records prepared for migration applications.
Selected clients
Trusted across public, media and professional sectors.
A selection of organisations that have engaged Belozi for language, communication and cross-cultural work.
Elevate Family Law
Gorval + Partners Lawyers
Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
Australian Federal Police
Shire Migration
Vincent Young Lawyers
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)
NSW Health
Australian Customs Service
NSW Department of Lands
Housing New South Wales
Migration Agents Registration Authority
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
Asia Pacific Space Centre
Ebsworth & Ebsworth Lawyers
JewishCare
Calidad Cartridges & RefillersSelected past and present clients shown for identification.
Client voices
What clients say.
Feedback currently displayed on the Belozi website.
“Steve was clear about the process and checked every name before the certified version was issued.”
“A thoughtful and precise interpreter for our professional meeting.”
“Our archival records were handled with care and the context was explained.”
“We appreciated the personal attention and clear communication throughout.”
Document translation
Know what happens next.
You receive a personal assessment after Steve reviews your documents. Prices are quoted individually.
- 01
Send your files
Tell Steve the purpose and preferred spelling of names.
- 02
Receive a quote
Steve confirms scope, price and timeframe.
- 03
Pay for your order
Work starts after the agreed payment.
- 04
Translation
The material is translated with attention to context.
- 05
Review the draft
Check names and details in an unstamped copy.
- 06
Final PDF
Receive the stamped PDF with QR code.
Your documents and your privacy.
For privacy and confidentiality, written materials relating to the translation are destroyed within one month of the invoice date.
For interpreting enquiries, include the date, location, format, languages and purpose.
Who we help
Different people. Different stakes.
BELOZIEnglish · Русский · Беларуская
Individuals & families
Government Departments and Agencies
Law firms & courts
Community organisations
Business teams
Education & media
From Steve’s desk
Useful answers, from practice.
How to prepare documents for translation
Send clear, complete scans or photographs of every page. Include the purpose of the translation and any preferred spelling of names.
Why the spelling of names matters
Names should match passports and existing Australian records so the translated document remains consistent with your official identification.
Planning language support for a meeting
Provide the date, location or online platform, languages, participants and purpose so Steve can confirm availability and the right format.
Why use a NAATI translator?
NAATI credentials help Australian organisations identify translators who meet recognised professional standards.
Continuing professional development
Ongoing credential renewal and professional learning support current practice.
Why work directly with Steve?
Discuss your language needs with the specialist who will personally review your materials and agree the scope with you.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
How do I request a quote?
Send the files and project details using the form. Steve will review them and reply with the cost and timeframe.
What document files can I send?
Scans and clear photographs are suitable for an initial assessment.
Can I check the spelling of names?
Yes. Add your preferred spellings to the request and review the unstamped draft.
When do I receive the certified copy?
After draft review and final payment, Steve emails a stamped PDF with QR code.
How long are documents kept?
Written material relating to the translation is destroyed one month after the invoice date.
Is the cheapest NAATI translator always the right choice?
Price matters, but the required certification, subject experience, turnaround and attention to names and official details also affect the result. Steve reviews the files before providing a clear project quote.
Start a conversation
Tell Steve what you need.
Send the essentials and relevant files. Steve will review your request and come back with the scope, price and timeframe.
info@belozi.com.au
Select the channel you prefer, then tell Steve about your documents, meeting or project.
Request a quote
Tell us about your project and attach the relevant documents.
Your files are emailed to Steve and removed from the website after delivery. Written materials relating to the translation are destroyed within one month of the invoice date.