ConnectingUp

On 4 November 2010, Connecting Up Australia and Microsoft Australia staged Connecting Communities: Technology for nonprofits and charities in Sydney. The event showcases the important role that technology plays in today’s nonprofits, charities and community organisations in Australia. Approximately 100 delegates from a variety of nonprofit organisations in different parts of the country attended the event.

A few days ago, Radio National’s Life Matters program held a talk-back about Christmas gifts (What's in a gift?). This is something that we think about a lot at this time of year. But, the focus of this program was on unwanted gifts. We get caught up with feelings of obligation to give gifts to family members and friends at Christmas time and often miss the mark. So, we end up giving things that are neither useful nor wanted. What a waste! So, with that in mind, here are some suggestions for gifts that will not encumber recipients with useless clutter, will help people who really need it, and they can link you and your gift recipient with the wider world.