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05 Jul 2010
The aim of the Digital Bridge Unit of the South Australian Science Technology and Innovation Directorate is to assist in reducing the socially and economically divisive nature of advancing technologies through encouraging the use of technology within disadvantaged groups by: improvement of physical access (connectivity); increased skill levels (capability); and more applications linked to service needs (content). Programmes include: Outback Connect, David Unaipon Innovation Awards, Web Accessibi[..]
19 Apr 2010
This report documents what was learnt as a range of government, education and human service organisations collaborated to build language, literacy and numeracy (LLN)1 capacity in a local government region. It's key findings are categorised as networking (past, present and future); building knowledge about educators and LLN learners; and access and circulation of information.
This fund supports Aboriginal artists and the preservation and revitalisation of Aboriginal art forms and traditions. It has been created to develop Aboriginal arts programs, community capacity building and partnerships. Applicants can choose to submit either a written or verbal presentation. Aboriginal artists and Aboriginal organisations are invited to apply for this fund. Applications will also be received from non-Aboriginal organisations for projects such as traineeships or specialist works[..]
06 Mar 2010
Playford literacies: building literacy capacity in learning communities [edna Resources]
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This report documents what was learnt as a range of government, education and human service organisations collaborated to build language, literacy and numeracy (LLN)1 capacity in a local government region. It's key findings are categorised as networking (past, present and future); building knowledge about educators and LLN learners; and access and circulation of information.
30 Dec 2009
This paper describes 10 strategies to overcome social isolation. They are: access to basic needs; accessible goods and services; learning for life; building supportive local networks; involvement in social enterprises; participating in volunteering; building local capacity; preparing for digital inclusion; enabling future communities; and providing good governance. There is a need for trained workers to provide services to disadvantaged people and it is suggested that diversity training is under[..]
30 Oct 2009
Understanding Money [edna Resources]
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The Financial Literacy Foundation has been established to provide Australians with the opportunity to build their capacity to better manage their money. The Understanding Money website includes information targeting consumers to help people manage their money; and also pages providing advice, case studies, and access to quality education materials to help educators and trainers deliver quality financial literacy education and training in schools, ACE, VET and the workplace.
09 Oct 2009
The Indigenous Sport program aims to increase Indigenous participation in structured sport at all levels, build the sporting capacity of Indigenous people to organise, manage and deliver sustainable community sport and support talented Indigenous sportspeople to achieve their sporting goals. Programs include: National Indigenous Sport Development Program; national network of Indigenous Sport Development Officers; Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program; Cross-Cultural Awaren[..]
11 Aug 2009
Education.au is working with the UK Inclusion Trust and education partners for an Australian Notschool.net pilot that is integrated with existing intervention programs.
03 Aug 2009
On 20 June 1999, the Commonwealth Government announced a $158 million commitment over 5 years to establish the Building on IT Strengths (BITS) Program. BITS aims to build the strength and competitiveness of the Australian information industries sector, including fostering much stronger commercialisation linkages with R&D organisations and the creation of clusters of innovative IT&T businesses.BITS aims to build the strength and competitiveness of the Australian information industries sector, inc[..]
The Access NSDL project will build the capacity of the The National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Digital Library (NSDL) to meet the needs of users with disabilities. Project staff are providing the NSDL community with recommendations, tools and resources to guide the development of a universally designed infrastructure and accessible services and content. The project design leverages relevant work currently underway within the CPB/WGBH National Center for Accessibl[..]
Jenny Millea
26 Sep 2008
INVITATION
You?re invited to participate in an open conversation about collaboration in teaching and learning (CTL), online from 3 October 2008 to 14 November 2008 at http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/view.php?id=2010
The Collaboration in Teaching and Learning Tankette is being conducted by education.au (www.educationau.edu.au) as part of the Strategic ICT Advisory Service it is providing to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).
To participate, you will need to register at edna groups at http://groups.edna.edu.au/ and use the group invitation key CTL2010.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
The CTL Tankette (a small think tank), and the associated supporting materials, will provide DEEWR with information to feed into their policy making process.
Kerrie Smith
22 Apr 2008
Have a look at page 4 of the Building a Collaborative Workspace link. There is a small quiz that helps you identify how collaborative your organisation's culture is
mireille massue
29 Jan 2008
Hello to everyone
Happy New Year
I look forward to being a part of this group
Mireille
Robyn Hanstock
21 Jan 2008
Hi everyone, I am currently working on a PhD on education and learning in women's service and leisure organisations in NSW. I am looking forward to sharing information with others with similar interests. A happy New Year to all.
Sam AKL
18 Dec 2007
Hello Geoff and Jennifer.
I have joined this community hoping to receive some tips about Community Capacity Building, and sharing whatever little information that I have.
Wishing you all a Holy Christmas and a happy new year.
Anne Caddy
Angelique Madison
PSI Tutor:Mentor Charmayne Paul
Debbie Rowe
Donna Hensley
Geoff Speers
Dr Helen Hill
Jenny Millea
