Interpreter Knowledge Base

How is PAH! different from an agency?

Written by The PAH! Team | 4/22/25 6:33 AM
At PAH!, you’re not working for us—you’re working for you.

We’re not an agency. We’re a platform designed to give freelance interpreters and Deaf people more control, more flexibility, and more transparency.
 

💼 Your role as an interpreter with an ABN

When you join PAH!, you're stepping into your power as a self-employed professional.

You get to:

  • Accept bookings that work for you
  • Set your own availability and preferences
  • Communicate directly with clients (no middleman!)
  • Represent yourself proudly under your own ABN
  • Stay in charge of your own tax, super, and business decisions
And the best part? While you take care of interpreting, we take care of the admin—invoicing customers and paying you fortnightly, even if the customer hasn’t paid yet.

🤝 So what’s PAH!’s role then?

We’re here to support you—quietly, confidently, and with zero micromanagement.

Think of us as the tech-savvy sidekick, helping you do your best work with:

  • Tools to simplify bookings and communication
  • Automated invoicing and fast, reliable payments
  • A secure and seamless app to run everything in one place
  • A real (part-time) team you can message when you need a hand
If it’s a tech issue, a strange customer interaction, or something you just want to flag—reach out. We’ve got you. 💛


📱 Need us?
  • Chat: Search PAH! Team in your Messages tab
  • Email: hello@pahapp.com
  • Text: 0427 837 280

So why does it matter that we’re not an agency?

Because this model puts you in the driver’s seat.
You own your work, your hours, your choices—and you keep more of the reward. That’s how it should be. And we’re proud to back you every step of the way.