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Indemoji is an app that showcases 90 emojis designed by over 1,000 young Indigenous people representing the life, culture and environment of Arrernte Country. “This project will allow First Nations
“Donate your Data” is an initiative to increase digital inclusion for Australia’s young people living in poverty. The initiative involves providing those in need with SIM cards, access to calls,
The Digital Paradox for Seniors Report debunks the myth that seniors are digitally shy. YourLink has conducted research with over 600 seniors to explore, from their perspective, the relationship they
The Fires Near Me application is a necessary tool to track and manage risk this bushfire season. It will keep you updated with official RFS releases. MyFireWatch is another useful
Are you nervous about making the change? Understand the benefits and learn how to bank online safely. The guide Telstra has published, along with many others, can help introduce you
The digital divide in Australia: what more needs to be done? Everyday life continues to be more difficult for people who aren’t confident using technology. In fact that disadvantage is
Technology can be confusing, but learning a few simple skills can help you save money. If you don’t feel tech savvy, this easy to follow workshop is designed for you.
SCAMWATCH acknowledges that some fundraising appeals are scams. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has provided the information below for the public to report bushfire related scams. Phone: 1300
Volunteering WA shared some resources worth noting in their latest newsletter. Making it Happen – Published in 2018 by our colleagues at Volunteering Queensland, this resource is perfect reading on
Healesville Sanctuary is appealing for volunteer foster carers to look after injured animals from the bushfire crisis. Vets and sanctuaries are at full capacity and grants are now available for
The RFS received over 25,000 enquiries since the beginning of the bushfire season, compared to the 4,000 application they usually receive. Country Fire Authority (CFA Victoria) also experienced a significant
There are many simple ways in which you can save money by being online. Even if you don’t feel tech savvy, this easy to follow workshop is designed for you.
The digital divide in Australia: what more needs to be done? Everyday life continues to be more difficult for people who aren’t confident using technology. In fact that disadvantage is
Bicycle Network will be hosting a cycling event in March 2020 as part of their Buy the Bale campaign. They will donate the first $2000, which will buy 200 bales
Discounted flights to Moree, Tamworth, Armidale and other regional centres have been offered by Qantas to encourage Sydneysiders to visit drought-stricken areas in NSW. The aim is to provide a
The regional aged care focused hearings revealed challenges in the delivery of aged care due to ‘widespread dispersion of populations, transportation challenges, geographical isolation and potentially insufficient population densities to
A grassroots social media campaign has turned business One More Thread into a busy enterprise. Hashtag #buyfromthebush launched a month ago and has since attracted huge followers on Instagram and
Rainfall in early November has given parts of western NSW some relief, with Bourke receiving 94mm of rain and making this the ‘biggest single rainfall event in the area since
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.
