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Leep is suspending all digital mentoring programs due to the COVID-19 virus. We have decided to take this cautionary action to prevent the spread of the virus in our community
Eurostat recently released data showing the digital skill divide among those living in cities, suburbs, and rural areas across Europe, with the divide most stark in Greece. On average across
A new digital literacy program run by “TechKNOWtutors” has been launched by the Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Trainers are offering drop-in sessions and scheduled classes
American non-profit Goodwill Industries now offers a digital literacy program, helping seniors maintain relevance in increasingly computer-dependent jobs. About 16% of American adults lack basic digital literacy, while 71% of
A recent report found that many seniors have difficulty navigating the Home Care Package and My Aged Care systems, forcing them to rely on family, friends, and health care professionals
The Deadly Digital Communities program has enabled remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders communities to offer digital literacy programs since 2017, and applications are now open for program funding for
This conference will attract delegates from across NSW, the broader Australian alcohol and other drug treatment sector and other health and human services. Showcasing interventions designed to improve outcomes for
Using a phone or computer, business travellers and anyone looking to help others can engage in micro-volunteering and make a difference to someone in a small but meaningful way. Apps
A Northland, New Zealand volunteer has taught her manager at a native plant nursery New Zealand Sign Language. The Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust runs a native plant nursery in
Tomakin resident Matthew Hatcher saw a need for managing donation logistics in his region, so he started an independent volunteer group South Coast Donation Logistics to rapidly meet bring help
Listen in on the perspective of twenty year volunteer member Senior Deputy Captain Heather Jones of Wallarah Fire Brigade. Heather Jones joined the Wallarah Fire Brigade over twenty years ago,
The Center for Volunteering recently recognized individuals and teams who completed outstanding volunteer work in 2019. Over 120,000 nominations from more than 20 regions were made for the 2019 NSW
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
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.
