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Online learners can access dozens of new free and paid training modules following the launch of Connecting Up’s Digital Learning Program, in partnership with TechSoup Courses. The new program, complete with new website, has created opportunities for learners to browse and register for an array of courses that they can tailor to study at their own pace. From individual courses that can be undertaken as standalone components, to tracks consisting of several courses, learners have the opportunity to learn new skills, top up existing ones – or even to follow a program of courses that will take them from beginner to expert in a specific area. Head of Connecting Up, Pankaj Chaalotre, said the new learning program was the result of almost two years of hard work and would transform Connecting Up’s capability building program.Posted on 26/02/2020 by -
Want to increase your organisation’s impact through technology by learning from world-class presenters? Then the Connecting Up Conference in Melbourne from 4-6 November is your chance! The three-day interactive event, including master classes, panels, plenaries, mentoring and awards, shows not-for-profits how to get the most out of technology, training and strategy. Building on the record success of last year’s event, 2020 delegates will learn how to get the most out of technology from an all-star line-up of speakers including:Posted on 14/02/2020 by
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Not-for-Profits and private sector organisations making a positive impact through technology will be hailed at this year's Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards in Melbourne. The annual awards, being held on 5 November at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, will celebrate the winners of eight categories during a gala dinner as part of the 2020 Connecting Up Conference. Building on a record number of entries and attendance at last year’s awards, the 2020 Awards are expected to attract exciting and inspiring entries from across Australia, demonstrating the power of technology to help those in need.Posted on 28/01/2020 by
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Four influential women in tech are leading the charge as Connecting Up names its first batch of confirmed speakers for the 2020 Connecting Up Conference in Melbourne. The three-day interactive event aims to help Australian not-for-profits get the most out of technology, training and strategy. Building on the record success of last year’s event, 2020 delegates will have the opportunity to experience an all-star line-up of speakers with female presenters at its core. It’s almost impossible to summarise the huge list of impressive achievements of this fantastic four, but here’s a teaser that should inspire and encourage delegates to come to the conference this May 6-8 to find out more.Posted on 17/12/2019 by
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On August 8, 2019, the San Jose–based company Broadcom announced it would acquire all Symantec enterprise assets. These assets include the following products that have been available through the Symantec Donation Program at Connecting Up:Posted on 25/11/2019 by
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Starting in November, you will notice that we have increased administrative (admin) fees for selected discount and donation programs at Connecting Up. We periodically review and adjust admin fees to reflect the fair market value of products and our own costs in managing these programs. As a not-for-profit ourselves, we include admin fees in our offers in order to support the value that we can continually bring to all not-for-profits. This helps us provide as many resources as possible to organisations like yours, everywhere. We will continually strive to make sure that these offers will still be made at the lowest cost available to you and will remain at a fraction of their retail value. In most cases, the increase in the admin fee will be no more than a few dollars per transaction. Certain products from the following programs will be affected by these changes:Posted on 05/11/2019 by
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What started in 2003 with a couple of mates in Melbourne, Australia growing their moustaches for charity, has developed into a global charity with a mission to make an everlasting impact on men’s health. Since inception, Movember has raised AU$938m and funded over 1,200 projects in more than 20 countries.Posted on 24/09/2019 by
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Nine winners have received awards at this year’s Australian Not-for-Profit Technology awards in front of a record audience at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The annual awards, sponsored by Oracle Netsuite, took place on day two of the Connecting Up and Infoxchange Transform Conference 2019, and saw volunteers, accidental IT people, Indigenous storytellers, innovators and government agencies recognised. With 16 nominees shortlisted, gala dinner attendees were treated to videos from all contenders, providing a unique opportunity to celebrate the work of unsung heroes from across Australia. FInalist and runners up, the 2019 Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards: Technology Volunteer of the Year Winner - Priyanka Ashraf, She Loves Data Runner Up - Surinder Jain, Hindu Council of AustraliaPosted on 12/05/2019 by
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Is there a burning issue you want to see Australia’s politicians taking action on for the good of the Australian charities and not-for-profit sector? Have you dreamed of asking them about it face-to-face in front of an audience of hundreds of people? It may sound too good to be true, but this is precisely the opportunity being offered to three people at this year’s Community Council for Australia’s Pre-Election Forum, being held on Friday 10 May at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.Posted on 01/05/2019 by
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With less than a month to go, Connecting Up is thrilled to announce the finalists of this year’s Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday 9 May.Posted on 16/04/2019 by
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With record nominations submitted for this year’s Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards, a sold out 36-booth exhibition, a stellar array of speakers and non-profit leaders locked in, plus a world class Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Venue, Connecting Up’s 2019 conference is shaping up to be its biggest and best yet.Posted on 02/04/2019 by
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Would your organisation benefit from a full day with some of Australia’s leading technology for social impact experts? If so, then sign up now for one of our FREE Tech for Social Impact events in partnership with Microsoft and Infoxchange in Sydney and Melbourne on 20 and 22 February, respectively. These special events are tailor made to help not-for-profits improve their use of technology and increase the impact they have on their communities. By joining us, you will learn first-hand from leading experts about how to utilise technology more effectively to modernise processes, enhance your reach and achieve your goals. Who should attend? Anyone who works for a not-for-profit organisation in Australia is welcome to attend, but this event will be the greatest value to organisations with 20 or more staff.Posted on 30/01/2019 by
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Connecting Up and Infoxchange are joining forces to create Australia and New Zealand’s leading not-for-profit dedicated to using technology to improve the lives of people experiencing disadvantage and the organisations that support them. L to R: David Spriggs, CEO of Infoxchange; Sandra Vallance, Acting CEO of Connecting Up Connecting Up Board Chair Susan Arthure says Infoxchange and Connecting Up already enjoy a close working relationship and have collaborated in a number of areas over the last several years. “We’re delighted to be joining together, and we’re excited by this opportunity to work together to expand our reach and support of the sector,” says Susan.Posted on 27/11/2018 by
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Staff and volunteers from Connecting Up have been putting a digital ‘spring’ in their step at Infoxchange’s Digital Springboard program in Adelaide. Digital Springboard is a program by Infoxchange and Google that helps people learn the digital skills they need to thrive in work and life. The community-based program works to address digital skills gaps to ensure no one is left behind in the digital world. All of the courses are delivered face-to-face and provide significant support for individuals and communities. Connecting Up’s SA Community Team Coordinator Catherine McIntyre said the event in Adelaide had provided helpful support and guidance. “We were very fortunate to attend the Digital Springboard event in Adelaide and found it to be extremely useful,” said McIntyre.Posted on 01/08/2018 by -
A guest post from our Refurbished Computers supplier, Reboot IT.Posted on 13/07/2018 by
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They’re innovative, efficient, empathic, enthusiastic, and 77% of them say they’d like to help charities and not-for-profits … yet only a small percentage actually do. So, what exactly is the problem with Millennial volunteers? And why aren’t Australian charitable orgs taking advantage of the massive opportunity they present to help us build stronger, better communities? According to the team at Achieve that produced the 2015 Millennial Impact Report, it’s all down to poor communication between orgs that really want volunteers and the millions of millennial volunteers who really want to volunteer at things they’re good at.Posted on 28/06/2018 by
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Recent changes to the Microsoft donation program have - understandably - created a lot of questions. Here are answers to the most pressing ones, and as always, if you need more info, don't hesitate to contact our awesome Customer Support team.Posted on 12/04/2018 by
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After some time in deliberation, the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Bill 2016 became law on 23rd February 2018. The amendment established a mandatory data breach notification scheme in Australia. What is Mandatory Data Breach Notification? It's a scheme that requires all entities subject to the Privacy Act to notify the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and individuals who may be affected in the event of a data breach. The intention is to ensure that people have the opportunity to take steps to protect their personal information if a breach occurs. Put simply, if someone gains unauthorised access to your data, and your data contains personal or sensitive information, you are required to notify both the OAIC and the people whose information is stored in your system.Posted on 14/03/2018 by
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Copy of the notification sent to all qualified organisations on Thursday 22nd February 2018.Posted on 21/02/2018 by
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A full day of Australian Indigenous Language programming on Indigenous Community Television (ICTV) is being sponsored by Connecting Up as part of International Mother Language Day on Wednesday 21 February. International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is a worldwide annual observance held to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and promote multilingualism.Posted on 20/02/2018 by