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Wynyard Chey Denby used to be shy until she discovered opportunities in the digital space through her participation in Project O. ‘Project O Digital aims to address issues around young
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) review recommends the inclusion of digital literacy as part of core general capability skills for employment. The report states that many current job roles will become
Digital literacy classes for small business owners will now be available on the Central Coast. Graham Black, Rotary Club Gosford North, shared that 23 per cent of businesses have a
The Australian Digital Inclusion Index placed Newcastle third on the list of the most digitally inclusive regional Australian centre but the Hunter, outside of Newcastle, did not rank as well.
Twitter has published a new digital literacy guide for educators as part of UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week. The guide includes information on personal account security, online safety
Digital Planet talks to Solana Larsen, editor of Mozilla’s Health of Internet Report, on digital inclusion, safety, privacy, safety and social media taxes. Listen to the audio here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07rwzdw
Microsoft Japan tested the ‘Work-Life Choice Challenge’ in August 2019 where workers were encouraged to work shorter hours, rest, take time to learn, spend time with family and volunteer. This
Pro Bono Australia has suggested some tips on how to avoid the pitfalls of voluntouring: Do your research Be child safe Use your skills wisely Be respectful Stay a little
Nikki Brogan (FBI Sydney) and Benjamin Erin (8CCC Grove) shared their strategies on engaging young volunteers with Geoff Sharp (Volunteering Australia). Read the full article at https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/tips-recruiting-and-retaining-volunteers-community-radio-cbaaconf
In response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, a program in Western Australia’s remote community is learning the required skills to care for their elders. Based
NSW RFS run a 10-week cadet training program for high school students. The students learn essential fire safety techniques and learn to appreciate the work that emergency services and staff
Are you passionate about assisting migrants and refugees to settle and feel welcome in Australia? An opportunity to make a personal and positive change in your community providing English language
The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) was established by the Australian Government to support health services. In Western NSW, WNSW PHN offers events and support designed to assist
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Hearing will be held in Mudgee from 4 – 6 November. ‘The Mudgee Hearing will inquire into arrangements for and issues
Free face-to-face support in a variety of issues. Speak to specialist staff and resolve outstanding issues all under the one roof. Bring your energy bills, outstanding fines, legal issues, discuss
This educational session is designed to assist GPs, GP Registrars, Psychologists, Mental Health Clinicians and Allied Health Professionals in dealing with clients. “Identifying and managing depression in a rural context
Screen NSW’s Emerging Producer Placement program is offering two six-month paid internships to one Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and one candidate from an under-represented group. The scholarship involves the
Danny Busch, a Mudgee local, received the Churchill Fellowship award to research career pathways into rural fire service agencies for Indigenous people. He will visit Indigenous rural fire agency recruitment
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.
