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This YouTube video highlights some reflections from the New Zealand government’s first public forum on digital inclusion held in Wellington in October. Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPRqJ6LwIFw&feature=youtu.be
Stanford University History Education Group (SHEG) developed a curriculum of short assessments to gauge young people’s ability to evaluate online information – noting that the ability to assess online content
Voice search has enabled older users to access technology more conveniently and efficiently. This article suggests that 64% of voice technology users are aged 55 and above and that this
A new strategy is in place to increase education programs in the Philippines to improve the lives of their people through the use of digital technology. “We are at an
Anthony McCosker summarises and evaluates the Digital Mentors: The Heart of the Digital Revolution forum held in Sydney on 26 July, 2019. The Forum discussed the need to create an
The National Library of New Zealand has curated a list of significant national and international research in the areas of school libraries, digital literacy, and reading engagement. Digital literacy publications
The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) Grants Program supports research, representation, or education projects that address issues for telecommunications consumers in Australia. Funding up to $100,000 is available. ACCAN’s 2020 Grants Program will
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who are experiencing disadvantage and do you love working with food? Opportunity to become a Breakfast Club Volunteer
Make a difference in the life of an older person gifting your time as a friendly face and listening ear, home visiting and assisting with shopping. Volunteer by providing social
Would you love to make a life-changing difference by assisting a young person with independence and access to more opportunities? Opportunity to volunteer as a 120 Countdown Driver Mentor with
Support children with disabilities and their families, and make a difference with a dynamic child development team in an early childhood intervention service organisation. Volunteers will assist with groups of
Give people the power to be online and use technology! Become a Tech Mate today. Everything is going online; without the skills to use technology, people are becoming more and
With funding from Wentworth Healthcare Ltd., Leep is delivering digital literacy services in Lithgow to support communities affected by drought. Digital literacy can improve access to mental health services, access
The NSW Government is introducing an e-Tendering initiative that will give tradies access to school maintenance jobs in Bathurst, Lithgow, Oberon and Blayney. The effect of drought is felt by
New funding will be available from NSW Community Resilience Innovation Program (CRIP) and Emergency Volunteer Support Scheme (EVSS) to focus on enhancing disaster resilience, developing effective leaders and promoting volunteer
Cancer mortality rates are lowering due to early detection and access to treatment. David Currow, Cancer Institute NSW, attributes the rise in survival rates to ‘prevention campaigns, cancer screening participation,
Water filling stations, funded by the Federal Government’s Drought Community Program through Cabonne Council, are now available in the following areas: Canowindra (along Rodd St between Ross St & Browns
A trip from Dubbo to Cobar will help with developmental and health needs of country children who are still lacking support in the area they live in. The Ride for
Leep offices are located on the ancestral lands of the Darug people. We pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge them as the Traditional Custodians of the land, that sovereignty was never ceded and that we work on stolen land.
