Adelaide - Closing the Digital Divide Community MeetUp

Hello Adelaide! 

Meet your peers across the digital inclusion space in our collaborative in-person meetup! 

Good Things Foundation invites members of our community, including Be Connected Network Partners, digital mentors, tutors and digital inclusion program coordinators to this free event.

Places are limited, please register now to avoid disappointment! Morning tea will be provided. 

Program:

• Pleased to announce that we will be joined by The Hon. Amanda Rishworth MP, Minister for Social Services, who will be attending the event to speak about the importance of digital inclusion and meet with everyone who is able to join us.
• Panel discussion with speakers from Public Libraries SA, SACOSS and community organisations delivering the Be Connected digital skills program in local communities across South Australia.
• Special Guest Speakers about Digital Inclusion -
  • Pas Forgione, Digital Inclusion Project Officer, South Australian Council of Social Service, Brendan Robinson, Project Officer, Public Library Services, Julian Smith, Digital Support Project Officer, State Library of South Australia
• Workshop: Getting practical! A hands on interactive workshop to help you help others get online.
  
• Gain updates from the Good Things Foundation team.
• Meet other community members.

FAQ:

How long does the event go for?

Event registrations begin at 9:00am for a 9:30 am program start. The event will conclude at 12:30 pm.

I can't make it to this event. Can I join online, and will it be recorded?

This event is in-person only. If you want to join us online, you should keep an eye out for our Online events. 

Attendees at our former Meetups said they really appreciated the opportunity to meet peers in a physical environment. If you can make it in-person we think you'll have a great time!

How much does it cost to attend?

This event is free to attend.

Who can attend this Meetup?

This Meetup is for staff and volunteers from organisations who wish to close the digital divide. If you are one of our existing Network Partners, a digital mentor, a program coordinator or a community organisation wanting to get involved to close the digital divide, this event is for you.

This event is not designed for people who need help to learn digital skills and get support themselves to get online. If you need help to get online, please contact our friendly team on 1300 795 897.

What is the Be Connected Network?

The Be Connected Network is Good Things Foundation's national network of community organisations who deliver on the ground support programs to help close the digital divide. The Network is free to join and give organisations access to special resources, training and grant funding. Find out more here.

COVID safety

Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or experiencing signs/symptoms of COVID-19. Hand sanitising stations will be available at the event.