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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 -
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 -
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