Past webinars

Course outcomes: This session will introduce you to the world of Wordpress plugins, and help you understand how to find them, choose them, install them and keep them updated. Not available on this date and time? Register anyway! All webinar registrants will receive a full recording and the slides after the webinar has been presented. Who should attend People who already have an established Wordpress site People who have a general basic understanding of Wordpress, but who want to get to know the system more intimately People who want how to use Wordpress safely and confidently, and who want to explore the possibilities of the system Topics covered in this session

Delivery & Length: This webinar consists of one (1) webinar running for 1 hour, to be held at 11:00AM AEDT from Wednesday 19 March 2019.  Each webinar will include a comprehensive presentation. The video recordings will be available after the session. Not available on this date and time? Register anyway! All webinar registrants will receive a full recording and the slides after the webinar has been presented. Course Information: Adobe Photoshop has become the industry standard for photo editing and image manipulation. It is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud and has become essential for marketers and designers. This powerful tool is the perfect addition to the not-for-profit marketers graphic toolkit, allowing you to resize photos for websites and email campaigns, convert images to different formats, build social media graphics and much more.

Download slides here Microsoft Office 365 in the Cloud offers many not-for-profits significant benefits. This presentation gives an overview of the features of Office 365, explores the benefits other organisations have gained from making the move to the Cloud and identify factors that organisations should consider when planning the move to Office 365. In this webinar, you will learn:

By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: Peace of mind that your page is set up the right way for the best results the ability to plan and prepare posts for consistent delivery Understand what’s working and what’s not so you can optimise your future page posts Audience Facebook Pages: Set up, Posting, & Analytics is suitable for: Any person within an organisation responsible for the Facebook Page and posting Any person wanting to set up a Facebook Page for their organisation Any person wanting a greater understanding of Facebook Pages About the Presenter: Joshua Hanchett Joshua Hanchett immigrated from the USA just over a decade ago on a summer trip. He came to Australia with a Degree in Business, but ended up staying here to work with an NGO in South Australia. After 7 years working with the organisation, He started his business My Heart Studio on the side. That side business soon became large enough to support him and his family full time. He now volunteers his time at the same organisation  - Coastlands Care - and serves his clients with his Digital Marketing expertise. The majority of his clients are Not-for-profit, and he loves helping them navigate the change to digital while achieving sustainability. At My Heart Studio, we are your digital partner. Connecting Up is a part of the Infoxchange Group Infoxchange is a not-for-profit social enterprise that has delivered technology for social justice for over 25 years. With over 100 staff across Australia and New Zealand we tackle the biggest social challenges through the smart and creative use of technology. www.infoxchange.org/au

This on-line session is specially designed to cover the key privacy issues for not for profit organisations operating in Australia and New Zealand.  It includes: Who is covered; What is ‘personal information’; What personal information can be collected; Use of personal information including marketing; Consent; Sending personal information out of the country; Data breach notification obligations; and Spam laws It will also cover possible changes to privacy laws that have been proposed, including those that are part of new Consumer Data Right laws and by the Productivity Commission. What is not included in the program? This is not a comprehensive review of all privacy laws but is designed to provide an overview for organisations operating in the not for profit space, highlighting some of the most significant issues. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar you will have: A better understanding of information that is covered by privacy laws Some knowledge of how that information can be collected and what it can be used for Improved familiarity with using personal information for marketing Audience This is the course for you if: You have any responsibilty for collecting or handling information within your organisation You have a role in designing and implementing privacy protective systems You’re interested in improving your awareness of privacy issues About the Presenter: Dr Jodie Siganto PhD LLM CISSP CIPM CIPP/E Dr Siganto  is an experienced privacy and security lawyer, consultant and trainer.  She has been sought out by government departments, international corporations and Australian businesses to advise them on privacy and security matters, conduct privacy compliance reviews (against both Australian privacy laws and the EU General Data Protection Regulation) and undertake privacy and security impact assessments.  Dr Siganto graduated as a lawyer from the University of Queensland and after 8 years in private practice became in-house counsel for Tandem Computers followed by roles with Unisys Asia and Dell based in Singapore.  She returned to Australia in 2000, founding Bridge Point Communications (specialists in data networking and security) with two other colleagues, where she developed and worked in the security consulting team. Dr Siganto completed her PhD on privacy and information security practice in 2014.  In 2017 she established Ringrose Siganto Consulting, a law firm specialising in privacy and security.  Dr Siganto is an authorised trainer for (ISC)2 and iapp (the International Association of Privacy Professionals) and has been delivering training in her area for over 15 years. She has been involved with a range of industry groups, including acting as the Chair of the AISA Policy Committee.  In addition to her other works, Dr Siganto pursues cyber security and privacy related research projects.  She has participated in a study led by Royal Holloway, University of London, which mapped some of the unique traits of information security practitioners in Australia and led AISA’s research into the Australian Cyber Security Skills Shortage. Connecting Up is a part of the Infoxchange Group Infoxchange is a not-for-profit social enterprise that has delivered technology for social justice for over 25 years. With over 100 staff across Australia and New Zealand we tackle the biggest social challenges through the smart and creative use of technology. www.infoxchange.org/au

Family violence is a complex issue, and people will experience violence differently. New research suggests that the majority of people accessing family violence services will experience some form of technology abuse, such as monitoring of their internet usage. But technology can also play an important role in helping those affected to get the help they need. In this webinar, you’ll hear from family and domestic violence experts on their recent work to support people experiencing family violence through technology and how technology is being misused – through tech facilitated abuse and concerns about security and quality control. The webinar will also include information on what to do when you have a client who you suspect is experiencing physical or technological abuse, and when to refer clients to a Domestic Violence specialist. Featuring lightning talks from: Helena Bates from Infoxchange – Outlining the recent changes to Ask Izzy and best practices. Introduction to speakers. Rosalie O’Neale from eSafetyWomen, Office of the eSafety Commissioner – What to be aware of when using technology and how to stay safe online. Karen Bentley from WESNET – Importance of smartphones for women to stay connected. Liz Ratcliffe from Domestic Violence Resource Centre – Overview of the ARC App and how technology can help. Leonie Burnham from Domestic Violence Victoria – Wrap up of recent developments post Royal Commission. Followed by a Q&A What is not included in the program? This does not provide a full run down on each service. Certain apps / resources / programs will be highlighted. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: Knowledge of recent technology developments in the family violence sector Resources available to those working with people experience violence Information on technology facilitated abuse An understanding of the opportunities and challenges in collaborating in the family violence sector Audience Using technology to support people experiencing family violence is suitable for: Service providers working in the community sector who would like to learn more about what resources and opportunities are available to them in supporting people experiencing violence Not available on this date and time? Register anyway! All webinar registrants will receive a full recording and the slides after the webinar has been presented. About the Presenters: Helena Bates, Community Engagement Coordinator, Infoxchange (moderator) Karen Bentley, National Director, WESNET Rosalie O’Neale Program Manager – eSafetyWomen, Office of the eSafety Commissioner Liz Ratcliffe, Project Officer: Family Violence & Tech Safety, Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria Leonie Burnham, State Coordinator for the Personal Safety Initiative, Domestic Violence Victoria     Connecting Up is a part of the Infoxchange Group Infoxchange is a not-for-profit social enterprise that has delivered technology for social justice for over 25 years. With over 100 staff across Australia and New Zealand we tackle the biggest social challenges through the smart and creative use of technology. www.infoxchange.org/au

In order to stay relevant, Facebook has made many changes to the Facebook platform in the last 12-18 months. For many causes, this has presented as declining reach and engagement. However, the good news is there are still so many ways to use this platform to grow and create real life results for your cause. In this webinar I will touch on different ways to make the most of the changes, go through what you need to know and explore the biggest opportunities for not for profits and causes right now on Facebook. What is not included in the program? This will not be an in depth look at content creation, analytics or exact ‘how to’ Facebook setup. It will touch on these things but each of these topics could be an hour just on their own. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: A clear understanding of Facebook changes Tips and tools to optimise your cause’s Facebook Page to drive growth Know how to use Facebook to drive measurable results to grow your impact Audience Surviving the Facebook Apocalypse is suitable for: Social media managers or communications team Fundraising or volunteer managers wanting to learn how to use Facebook to achieve outcomes About the Presenter: Alecia Hancock Alecia Hancock is a businesswoman and entrepreneur, with a passion for helping cause-based organisation tell their story. Alecia’s vision is to further worthy causes around the world by providing accessible education about storytelling in a digital world. She has worked with brands like Bankwest Foundation, Australian Red Cross, Starlight Children’s Foundation and has clients all around Australia. Alecia’s business Hancock Creative, was awarded Telstra Micro Business of the Year WA in 2017, and was voted one of the 100 Coolest Companies in Australia. Her training program for causes, Gain & Retain was also listed by Anthill as one of the 50 Smartest Products in Australia. She worked as journalist and magazine editor for more than 15 years, with most of her time spent at the helm of local and national magazines. Her work has appeared in The West Australian, marie claire, Cosmopolitan and The Daily Telegraph. Alecia is also currently a lecturer at Notre Dame University, teaching Interactive Media. Connecting Up is a part of the Infoxchange Group Infoxchange is a not-for-profit social enterprise that has delivered technology for social justice for over 25 years. With over 100 staff across Australia and New Zealand we tackle the biggest social challenges through the smart and creative use of technology. www.infoxchange.org/au

While good website design and images matter, if your copy is clunky and cumbersome you’re not probably holding your readers attention or talking directly to them. Website writing requires a different set of skills from writing for print.  From understanding the web visitors journey, to optimising your copy, this webinar will feature valuable website copywriting tips that you can apply immediately.   Andrea will share insights and practical advice to help you write SEO web copy that engages and ultimately drives donations and advocacy.   This webinar is not about back-end website technology and various CMS platforms. It’s ideal for the content manager and communications professional of any nfpos. What will you get out of this webinar?

The end of any year, financial or calendar, is a good time to look back at what you've achieved and look forward to the future. This webinar will look at some of the reports in Calxa that will give you the insights you need into your organisation. Going beyond your standard monthly reports, review the year, compare it to last year - or the previous 5 years. You'll get advice on the summary reports for senior management and board level down to the details for program managers. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: Deeper insights into the information you have in your accounts and how you can use it to review your progress and plan for the future Clear recommendations on key reports to keep every level within your organisation fully informed on your year-end progress. Audience End of Year Reporting is suitable for: NFP finance staff responsible for preparing end of year reports Users, or prospective users, of Calxa Managers and board members looking to improve the depth of their reporting without adding to the complexity of it. About the Presenter: Mick Devine Mick is a CPA and CEO of Calxa Australia. He has been involved in accounting systems for Not-for-Profits since before the implementation of GST in Australia and has spent most of the past 20 years designing and developing tools to take time out of the budgeting and reporting process. His award-winning Calxa application is available as a donation through Connecting Up/TechSoup New Zealand