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This is a guest post from Reboot-IT. Check your refurbished iPad model here to ensure that IOS it can run will suit your needs. If the latest iPad IOS is not supported by the iPad you have selected, you may find certain apps will not run on the device. Data is accurate as of November 2020.Posted on 07/01/2021 by -
This is a guest post from Reboot-IT. At Reboot IT, this is a common question we get asked a lot. Simply put, a used iPad is one which has nothing done to it aside from being turned on to make sure it works. A refurbished iPad costs the same as a used iPad but has been thoroughly checked with specialist software and had any issues that fall below the testing standard rectified. In addition, a refurbished iPad is thoroughly cleaned, had it IMEI checked and has been fully reset.Posted on 07/01/2021 by -
Sponsored by Sage Software Australia Running a not-for-profit organisation is certainly no picnic. You’ve got the challenges for-profit businesses to deal with, such as increasing revenue, consolidating across multiple entities, budgeting, implementing internal controls, and facilitating audits.Posted on 01/12/2020 by
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Heart for Kids is a Sydney-based not-for-profit that has been helping children living in poverty for 20 years through child sponsorship and education programs. It has changed the lives of hundreds of children in China, Indonesia and India. But working across international borders as well as multiple locations in Sydney meant that collaborating and securely sharing files had become a real challenge for the organisation. Through Connecting Up’s donations and discounts program Heart for Kids was able to get heavily discounted access to Microsoft 365, a cloud-based platform that combines Office apps with additional tools like chat, video meetings and file storage. The team’s communication and efficiency has vastly improved since rolling out the new software, meaning they can now devote more time to their charitable work.Posted on 26/11/2020 by -
The Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards have taken place this morning, with low-cost ticketing sales platform Humanitix among the winners for raising over half a million dollars to provide education programs for indigenous students and disadvantaged girls.Posted on 06/11/2020 by -
Because of COVID-19, this year's Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards will be an all-virtual event taking place on Friday 6 November at 11am AEST. To allow as many entries as possible, we have extended the nominations deadline until next Friday 16 October. The awards are your chance to recognise organisations and individuals using technology to make a difference for the not-for-profit sector in eight categories: Technology Volunteer of the Year Technology Innovator of the Year Not-for-Profit Technology Lifetime Service Award Best Social Media Campaign of the Year Technology For Community Impact – Best Private Sector Organisation Technology for Community Impact – Best Government Agency Best Technology Innovation by an Indigenous Australian Best Accidental IT Person If you have any questions, please contact the event organiser Grant Smyth. Make your nomination now.Posted on 13/10/2020 by
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Marketing, free digital tools, fundraising, technology and innovation are all on the agenda at the Connecting Up Evolve Webinar Series next month. Join this five-day, six-event program to hear from experts at IBM, Google, Strategic Grants, Infoxchange, Justice Connect and Orange Sky Australia about how to overcome the challenges facing not-for-profits during COVID-19 and how to rebuild and refocus for the post-COVID era. For just one low registration fee of $50 (or free for Connecting Up Conference delegates and sponsors), you will get access to: The New Marketing Mix: Recipes for success in a COVID world. Wednesday 4 November 2pm AEST Jodie Sangster, Chief Marketing Officer, IBM Using Google for Nonprofits to drive sustainable recovery and growth during COVID. Thursday 5 November 2pm AEST Jes Kane and Alessia Scarpellini, Google Organisational best practice to ensure effective grant-seeking through COVID. Friday 6 November 2pm AEST Jo Garner, Director, Strategic Grants Building COVID-resilient IT infrastructure to increase productivity and reduce cost. Monday 9 November 2pm AEST Marcus Harvey, Consulting and ICT Services Manager, Infoxchange COVID Innovation Panel - how not-for-profits are using tech to meet the needs of some of Australia's most vulnerable people Tuesday 10 November 2pm AEST Jess Perrin - Ask Izzy; Katie Ho - Justice Connect; Nic Marchesi - Orange Sky The Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards 2020 Friday 6 November 11am AEST The Connecting Up Evolve Webinar series was created following the postponement of the Connecting Up Conference until May 5-7 2021. It's our way of maintaining our support for the not-for-profit sector while we aren't able to meet physically. The series is free for Connecting Up Conference delegates and sponsors (including new registrants), and open to anyone else for just $50 for a fully-inclusive, all-sessions pass. By registering, you can attend as many sessions as you like - including our all-virtual 2020 Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards on Friday 6 November. If you have any questions, please email the series organiser at gs@connectingup.org Read the full program and register now.Posted on 13/10/2020 by -
The Australian Cyber Security Centre's Essential Eight Maturity Model consists of a list of essential security and mitigation strategies to help organisations tackle advanced cyberattacks. Organisations are recommended to adhere to this model to ensure the highest level of information security.Posted on 07/09/2020 by -
Connecting Up and TechSoup are proud to be partnering with OnBoard, a virtual board, committee, and leadership meeting management tool by Passageways. OnBoard empowers boards, executives, and administrators with all the tools they need to govern confidently, from anywhere. A central hub for all board and committee activities OnBoard helps you bolster governance, improve engagement, and drive strategy focused meetings.Posted on 07/09/2020 by
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In response to the challenges facing the not-for-profit sector, Connecting Up has launched a new series of events to help Australian not-for-profits respond to COVID-19. Connecting Up has a long history of engaging with and supporting the Australian not-for-profit sector by connecting it with a large number of experts and mentors at the annual Connecting Up Conference. Because the postponement of this year's conference until November 4-6 has made it impossible for us to provide that direct support in the way we normally would, we have created the Connecting Up COVID-19 Expert Bar. The Expert Bar is Connecting Up’s latest response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will help hundreds of not-for-profit staff to connect with experts and peers working in the same areas to share learnings from the past few months and adapt their strategies and operations to have the best chance for success.Posted on 25/06/2020 by -
As Australia celebrates Refugee Week, the Australian Government is being asked to consider a Canadian-style refugee sponsorship scheme that lets people financially sponsor the permanent migration of a refugee or refugee family. The approach is considered a tried and tested way to encourage community participation in the welcoming and supporting of refugees. Canada has welcomed more than 325,000 refugees over the past 40 years. A petition supporting the move has been signed by more than 35,000 people. Read the full version of this story at Pro Bono News.Posted on 18/06/2020 by -
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen many of us transition to working from home, and in doing so has created the opportunity for many of us to continue working remotely. For that to be possible into the future, though, a robust work from home policy should be high up on all of our agendas. So what should a good work from home policy include to ensure everyone has equal opportunities, good support and knows what to expect? As with any policy, it should clearly define expectations and responsibilities, who is eligible, a request and approval process and some basic guidelines to ensure good productivity and low risk. It should also look at issues like security, personal wellbeing, and anything else that you and your organisation can think of that can cover off on all of the bases that can help everyone get the best result.Posted on 11/06/2020 by
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A 20 per cent revenue cut to the charity sector could cause almost 90% of charities to immediately make an operating loss, according to a new report from Social Ventures Australia and the Centre for Social Impact. Social Ventures Australia CEO Suzie Riddell said this would mean hundreds of thousands of charity sector jobs could be lost unless the sector receives more support. Riddell said the report showed that thousands of charities were at risk at a time when she said the sector should be being prepared to aid recovery post COVID-19. Read the full version of this story at Pro Bono News.Posted on 04/06/2020 by
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Tony Stuart, who is leading the NFP coronavirus committee established by the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission this month, says the NFP sector can make a significant contribution to the community during the COVID-19 crisis beyond. Mr Stuart, who is the CEO of UNICEF Australia and the chair of the Charity, Philanthropy and Fundraising Advisory Group, told Pro Bono News the group aimed to identify the barriers charities faced when providing services. He said tackling dropping giving levels and charity red tape will be the top priorities of the newly established NFP working group to ensure charities can assist during and after coronavirus. The NFP coronavirus committee will also work to highlight the ways in which the NFP sector can make a significant contribution to the community during the crisis and the rebuilding phase of COVID-19, added Mr Stuart.Posted on 29/05/2020 by
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As National Volunteer Week gets under way, Connecting Up is thinking of the first 15,000 reasons why we’re grateful for our amazing volunteers. The number 15,000 is significant because that is the huge number of vital community service listings that wouldn’t be available and up to date for the South Australian Community without our team. Every day at Connecting Up we are privileged to have volunteers dedicate their time to searching through listings, contacting organisations for the most up-to-date information and adding it to our directory so that the broader community can confidently access the services they need. But those 15,000 reasons are just the start of why we’re grateful to our volunteers, who come from all over the world, bringing humour, friendliness and culture to our working environment every day.Posted on 18/05/2020 by
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Next week is National Volunteer Week, and Connecting Up will be taking the opportunity it presents to celebrate our amazing volunteers, who make so much of what we do possible. Connecting Up volunteers are the backbone of SAcommunity, which provides South Australia with detailed and accurate information about thousands of services in our state. They also make a huge contribution to the culture within our office, bringing humour, friendliness and experiences from all over the world to our work environment. To mark National Volunteer week ,Connecting Up will be profiling some of our amazing volunteering team to recognise them and thank them for the work they do.Posted on 15/05/2020 by
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After answering 45,000 questions in March, ABC News has responded to another 15,000 questions about COVID-19 from April, with the focus shifting from symptoms and testing to the road ahead. Questions about the science, communication and technology were answered, as well as questions about the Australian strategy for moving to the next phase. One reader asked if it was known if COVID-19 can mutate yet, and whether that might mean creating a vaccine is pointless. The publication by ABC News comes hot on the heels of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announcing last week that Australia would be easing its COVID-19 restrictions in a three-stage process. Read the questions and answers at ABC News.Posted on 15/05/2020 by
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A third of charities with a turnover of $250,000 or less have less than three months of financial reserves remaining, according to a new survey. The findings, in the RESET 2020 National Support Program and Research Study, which is still open, show that 50 per cent of the organisations surveyed are suffering a loss of revenue, and 11 per cent needed immediate financial support. The information gathered so far also shows that despite 44 per cent of charities experiencing increased demand for services during the coronavirus crisis, just 4 per cent report an increase to revenue. You can read the full version of this story on the Pro Bono News website.Posted on 14/05/2020 by
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The Australian not-for-profit sector will begin its journey back to normal after Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed the first step to a COVIDSafe Australia will allow Australians to gather in larger numbers and resume travel around their state and territory. The Prime Minister this afternoon revealed a three-step plan following a National Cabinet meeting with state and territory leaders. While states and territories will move at their own place and there will be differences between states and territories depending on the local COVID-19 situation, some broad changes were announced. These include the following:Posted on 08/05/2020 by
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Urgent update to all current Symantec users: We were recently notified that current Symantec enterprise customers have received the email below from Broadcom. To ensure continued service, it is our understanding that users will need to switch over to a Broadcom account before the 1st of May, 2020.Posted on 29/04/2020 by
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CCA is pleased the government has recognised the invaluable work being undertaken by 1.3 million Australian charity workers in proposed changes to the JobKeeper Payment going to Parliament this week.Posted on 06/04/2020 by
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In-line with the current Covid-19 crisis and the impact it is having on various organisations across the world, ManageEngine is offering two products for free.Posted on 31/03/2020 by
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The COVID-19 Pandemic has disrupted normal life around the world, which includes the way many businesses and NFPs operate.Posted on 23/03/2020 by
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Updated: 28/07/2021 The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic highlighted how easily our routines can be disrupted. In response to the crisis, organisations worldwide have begun to embrace remote work to halt the spread of the virus.Posted on 17/03/2020 by
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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
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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