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Speed it Up to address region’s digital infrastructure

Digital Sunshine Coast and Regional Development Australia (RDA) Sunshine Coast have teamed up with Sunshine Coast Council to launch Speed it Up, an Australian-first initiative using an interactive online map to demonstrate where business grade broadband is available across the region. The campaign will also highlight where people cannot access broadband and will forward this information to telecommunication providers so they know where to invest and develop infrastructure in the region. Speed it Up is a priority action in the Digital Sunshine Coast Action Plan launched on 3 June at the Coastal Revolution event hosted by Kawana Waters Chamber of…
Silicon Coast
June 9, 2015
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Coastal Revolution information evening – 3 June

Digital Sunshine Coast and Kawana Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to host Coastal Revolution: The future for high-speed internet, an information and networking evening to discuss the future of your business with like-minded people. The Digital Sunshine Coast Action Plan will also be released at this event, together with the first stage of the digital infrastructure campaign called SPEED IT UP, a two-part project that will: help aggregate demand for business grade broadband, and communicate the regions where business grade broadband is currently available through an integrated user-friendly online map. Chamber president Linda Delamotte said many businesses in the region relied on high-speed internet to be…
Silicon Coast
May 21, 2015
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Opportunity for disruptive creative businesses

Could you be Australia's next Canva, Shoes of Prey or We are Hunted? Do you know someone who is? QUT Creative Enterprise Australia invites you to enter or nominate creative startups to pitch to a gathering of early stage investors who actively invest in the creative industries. The Creative3 Pitch aims to build the capacity of startup founders in the creative industries and increase the number of investor-ready businesses in Australia. The pre-event program includes workshops and coaching by QUT Creative Enterprise Australia to ensure each business is ready to pitch to investors. This is crucial to the inclusion of the creative industries in…
Silicon Coast
May 19, 2015
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Digital Readiness report reveals small business far from ready

Many Queensland businesses are in a state of “digital paralysis” and lacking the skills and resources to take advantage of new technology, according to new research. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has released its third annual Digital Readiness Survey and it reveals some concerning statistics for small business. The CCIQ study, done in conjunction with iiNet Business, shows that businesses are less digitally ready in 2015 than they were in 2013. CCIQ General Manager of Marketing and Communications James Flaherty said the findings of the report confirmed that Queensland small businesses had to be better prepared to…
Silicon Coast
May 19, 2015
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CyberInnovation Series – 18 May

Lift the Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt (FUD) associated with cyber security, act on some priorities, and protect your organisation's growth. Understand cyber security as a business and people problem, where much of the issue is behavioural and much of the opportunity is in innovation and collaboration. From a governance and strategic perspective, cyber security is about having the right questions to ask.  The project is being led by international cyber security and innovation strategist Dr Sally Ernst, who has developed business innovation knowledge over the past 18 years, through her world-wide research and first hand experience in businesses and on boards across the UK and Asia…
Silicon Coast
May 14, 2015
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Hitched In wins Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast 2015

Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast concluded last night with a wave of energy and an overwhelming number of connections made between budding entrepreneurs from all walks of life. The marathon weekend started on Friday night with more than 200 in the audience listening to 43 raw concepts pitched in under 60 seconds each. Participants then formed into 13 teams who worked furiously all weekend to prove their concepts and ready themselves for the grand finale on Sunday night. Collaboration was clearly a theme with many teams creating tools and ideas that connect, share and improve productivity in many different shapes and sizes. The Startup Weekend…
Silicon Coast
May 11, 2015
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Mentor at CoderDojo Sunshine Coast

This page has been archived. For information on current coding workshops please visit: ​http://sunshinecoast.coderdojo.com.au CoderDojo Sunshine Coast is part of CoderDojo, a global collaboration providing free and open learning to young people, especially in programming technology. Mentors are wanted to help out with two CoderDojos around the Coast starting on 16 May 2015. The success of the CoderDojo program and teaching kids to code depends on volunteer mentors. All it takes is two hours of your time on Saturdays during term session dates. Anyone can be a mentor. You don’t need to be an expert in coding – all you need is…
Silicon Coast
May 10, 2015
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Schoolzine collaborates with 3P Learning

Schoolzine has announced a collaboration with 3P Learning, a publicly listed company on the ASX and trusted by more than 4 million students across 17,000 schools worldwide. 3P Learning is a global leader in online education. Its programs cover maths (Mathletics), spelling and literacy (Spellodrome), reading skills (Reading Eggs) and Science (IntoScience).  Schoolzine specialises in digital services for schools and their communication needs. Its innovative approach allows schools to produce media rich content that engages with their parents and wider communities. A leader in digital school communication, Schoolzine’s services include eNewsletters with unlimited content, interactive surveys, calendars and online parent/teacher booking systems…
Silicon Coast
April 29, 2015
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Two great opportunities to support teachers and students engage with technology

Digital Technologies MOOC (7-8) Register now for the free Digital Technologies online course (MOOC) which starts on 1 May. Building upon the CSER Foundations-6 MOOC, this course is specifically designed for teachers of Years 7 and 8, and addresses the learning objectives of the Australian Digital Technologies curriculum (7-8). Come learn about how digital technology can be integrated into your classroom, exploring example lesson plans, and helping form a community designed to share resources and support. Young ICT Explorers Young ICT Explorers is a program to engage students from school years 3-12 in technology. Students are encouraged to dream up and…
Silicon Coast
April 20, 2015
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How to create Intelligent Communities: AIIA QLD event

Find out how to create an intelligent community and hear how South East Queensland is leading the way in the broadband economy at the Australian Information Industry Association’s (AIIA) lunch in Brisbane on 6 May. Guest speaker John Jung, Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) co-founder, will share his story and insights about how to use broadband and information technology to attract leading-edge businesses, stimulate job creation, build skills and continue to generate economic growth for the region. The lunch celebrates Ipswich’s inclusion in the Top 7 Intelligent Communities of 2015 following from its success being named a Smart21 Intelligent Community together with…
Silicon Coast
April 20, 2015
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