I am a first generation Australian of an English (mother) and Latvian (father).  During my life I have had little or no contact with other Latvians as my father was the only family member who immigrated to Australia.  He is a very secretive and solitary man with an explosive temper and for a long time our family were grateful he was the only one here (unfortunately judging other Latvians by the way he behaved).  His younger brother has arrived here for 3 months and speaks no English and I have invited him to visit me in Queensland (my family are in Adelaide) - problem is I speak no Latvian and communication will be difficult.  Can anyone assist me with information as to available translators etc as I would love to hear his stories and family history - something that my father speaks very little about.

Hello, have you gotten in touch with any of these people?  I think somebody will know how to help you out with translators, or whatever.

Latvian Association of Australia and New Zealand
http://latvianclub.com/forum/latvian-association-of-australia-and-new-zealand-t16.html

South Australia
27 Aroha Terrace
Black Forest SA 5035
Phone 08 8293 4218

Tasmania
74 Springfield Ave.,
Moonah TAS 7009
Phone 0262 799179

Western Australia
146 Riverview Ave.,
Sth Guilford WA 6055
Phone 08 9277 6884

Queensland
4 Marmindie St.,
Chapel Hill QLD 4069
Phone 07 378 0319

ALSO: 
Latvian House
(07) 3391 4354
24 Church Ave
Buranda QLD 4102