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Confined to their homes, Lebanese Australians are jumping online to help a devastated Beirut. Lebanese Australians have been using social media to get visuals out and to direct help in a structured way. COVID-19 has
Lyn Farrington created the YouTube channel, SheNANNAgans, during the COVID-19 pandemic. She entertains viewers with a calming voice as she reads books like Possum Magic and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Creating these YouTube videos has helped Lyn feel
Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) have started running online social events during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure people with disabilities aren’t isolated. BCA holds weekly happy hours and trivia nights to help
Leep through our CEO, Cecily Michaels, is a finalist in the 2020 Westfield Local Hero program. With your vote, we will be in the running to win a $10,000 grant
Macquarie MP, Susan Templeman, met with Leep Tech Mate, Phil Greenidge, to chat about our Tech Mate program. Susan Templeman is encouraging local seniors to stay connected during the pandemic. Phil
Aged care provider, SummitCare, has ramped up their use of video conferencing technologies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aged care facilities like SummitCare have had to ensure that their internet is
The Coronavirus pandemic is the perfect time for Australians to show support for their community and environment. However, it is important to remember that there is a right and a wrong way to
1,000 digital ambassadors will be hired in Singapore to help stallholders and seniors learn new digital skills. Ambassadors will be a part of the new SG Digital Office (SDO) under a one-year contract. The SDO aims
The power of the unpaid workforce has been highlighted during this challenging year. Particularly during this current pandemic, it is vital that we recognise and thank volunteers. The theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week was: “changing
Thank you to our fantastic volunteer Tech Mates for supporting learners to master new digital skills and making a difference to their lives forever. We thank all volunteers who put aside their
Volunteering provides essential support to those impacted by an emergency. If you are located in New South Wales, Victoria or Western Australia and can support others during COVID-19, you can submit your
National SeaWeek involves many volunteer-run community events through 08 March and is hosted by the New Zealand Association for Environmental Education. Community groups will lead over 330 volunteers who are
As rural communities face erratic environmental conditions, social isolation and economic hardship, a new podcast hopes to promote mental wellbeing and resilience in the bush. Mate Helping Mate features the
In mid-February, Leep launched a Tech Mate program in Canowindra to support the local community to build basic digital skills. We were excited to have a full first session, with
The NSW Seniors Festival celebrates the contributions of seniors to communities in NSW. Workshops, Expos, Demonstrations, Activities, and other events will be held across the state in mid-February. Find an
There will be a number of activities spanning over 20 weeks aimed to improve health and well-being for seniors available to those in Parkes, Forbes, Condobolin, Peak Hill, Trundle, and
During a recent reprieve from fighting bushfires The Oaks Rural Fire Brigade brought their own supply of donated goods to the Central West drought-affected community of Condobolin. The Oaks Rural
AI-imbedded equipment, genetic modification, and supply chain traceability using DNA are just a few of the high-tech solutions to be highlighted at this year’s World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit. Fifteen companies
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