Regional Development Australia Melbourne

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The 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review report is now available, after record breaking participation from regional, rural and remote Australians! The Review happens every 3 years and is an opportunity for people living in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia to have their say on connectivity in their areas. The Committee would like to thank everyone who took part in the consultation – your feedback was key to the Committee’s findings and the recommendations in the report. The Government is currently reviewing the report and will respond to the recommendations in early 2025.

Join Dr Karl, Australian science broadcaster and author, as he debunks myths and shares valuable insights on the safety of wireless telecommunications. Discover the facts behind #5G and more at www.eme.gov.au #wireless #technology #connectivity

Visiting Colleagues to discuss opportunities for Ai adoption in Regions.

Do you want to make a difference in your region? Regional Development Australia (RDA) is seeking highly-motivated leaders with vision, drive, and strong ties to their region. Applications are open for multiple RDA Committee Chair positions across Australia. The RDA Chair leads their local RDA Committee, working closely with the committee members, federal, state and local governments, and key business and industry organisations to directly inform, support and promote the growth and development of their local region. Applications close on 23 December 2024 at 5pm local time.

Applications are now open for the Chair position for Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committees. RDAs are Australian government funded to focus on economic development of the designated region in Australia Applications close 5pm local time Monday 23 December 2024   Further details and Application Pack can be found at https://rda.gov.au/Chair

Improving First Nations digital inclusion – have your say The Australian Government is continuing its work towards Target 17 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, which aims for equal levels of digital inclusion for First Nations people by 2026. First Nations people and communities are encouraged to provide their views on upcoming programs which will support First Nations digital inclusion.   The First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group (Advisory Group) initial report was released in October 2023. The initial report provided advice and recommendations to support improved digital inclusion for First Nations people. Based on the recommendations in the initial report, the Australian Government committed $68 million in the 2024–25 Budget to support First Nations digital inclusion. This includes funding for: ·      free Community Wi-Fi in remote communities through an open competitive program ·      the First Nations Digital Support Hub ·      a network of digital mentors ·      improving the national collection of data on First Nations digital inclusion. It also includes the $20 million (GST exclusive) which was announced in February 2024 to provide free community Wi-Fi services to around 20 First Nations communities in partnership with nbnco®.   Public feedback is now being sought on draft grant opportunity guidelines for three of the programs funded in the 2024-25 Budget.

We want to hear from First Nations people and communities on how we can help close the gap on digital inclusion through new programs. We want your views on: 📶 Community Wi-Fi Program – to provide free, accessible community Wi-Fi in remote and very remote First Nations communities 💻 Digital Support Hub – to support people to be online safely and effectively and understand the connectivity option which is best for them 👩💻 Network of Digital Mentors – training mentors to help community members use online services, build their digital skills, and stay safe online Consultations close 15 December 2024. #DigitalInclusion #ConnectingAustralians

Get ahead of the curve and find out the top AI governance priorities for 2025! Join us on 9 December for a 1-hour webinar presented with the Gradient Institute. ‘Top AI governance priorities for 2025: A technical perspective’ will give Australian business leaders and senior professionals essential insights for the coming year.   The webinar will help you to: - understand the Australian Government's latest AI safety recommendations - identify the unique risk profiles of GenAI and other advanced systems - take practical actions to prepare your organisation for emerging AI standards - ensure safe and responsible AI adoption. Whether you're new to AI or leading its implementation, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to get started. Hosted by NAIC’s Beth Worrall, you’ll hear from experts Bill Simpson-Young and Dr Ali Akbari. Register now to secure your spot 👉 https://lnkd.in/gewcrcYW #AIAustralia #ArtificialIntelligence

A new industry body representing Albury-Wodonga manufacturers has been launched, with Manufacturing BRIDGE (Border Region Industry Development & Growth Exchange) to hold its first meetup on Thursday. In a statement welcoming the establishment of Manufacturing BRIDGE, NSW MP for Albury Justin Clancy (pictured) compared it to local SME groupings such as Illawarra's i3net. “We have a vibrant manufacturing sector in our region, and we want to make sure its voice is heard and that our region is recognised as a place for manufacturing.” Manufacturing BRIDGE is hosting an open invitation get-together for manufacturers on Thursday, November 28, at Soden’s Hotel, at 459 Wilson Street Albury. #manufacturing #australianmanufacturing #regionalbusiness #advocacy