The Future Impact of Digital Learning on Schools, Business and the Community
Public Lecture with Professor Shane Dawson
The process of learning and education is rapidly changing. The demand for education and workplace settings to embrace digital learning is not only necessary to enable continuity but can also bring substantial gains. This presentation will unpack the role of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence - what does this mean for learning, teaching and career transitions?
To be held at UniSA Mount Gambier Campus on 17 August, find out more and register here.
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Grow Your Agrifood Business into Lucrative ASEAN Markets
Are you a South Australian agrifood tech or innovative food and beverage business looking for support to scale into Asia?
There are significant opportunities for Australian scaleups to be successful exporters of advanced agrifood tech and innovative food solutions to serve Asia’s growing middle class while connecting with its investor community.
Applications close on Sunday 22 August 2021 for the GROW2Asia program, which has been designed to provide targeted and bespoke support for entrepreneurs who want to grow their business in Asia.
Find out more here.
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South Australia’s Road Safety Strategy to 2031
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport, on behalf of the South Australian Government, has developed a draft South Australia’s Road Safety Strategy to 2031. Developed with input from communities, stakeholders and road users across the State, the draft Strategy contains principles that underpin road safety decision making and nine strategic priorities that are the focus areas for the Strategy.
Every person in South Australia is a road user. Whether you drive, ride, are a pedestrian or a passenger, this is your opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Strategy to guide South Australia’s focus for the next decade. Have your say by completing the online survey. Consultation closes 5pm Wednesday 1 September 2021.
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CSIRO Kick-Start Program
This program aims to help Australian start-ups and small SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) access funding to undertake research, development, or testing activities with CSIRO. The program provides facilitation and matched funding services to eligible SMEs with a turnover or expenditure of up to $100 million.
SME Connect’s Kick-Start SME Connect team, will assist in:
- Connecting the business to the best CSIRO research expertise, utilising the national CSIRO network of facilitators and contacts
- Expediting the application process and helping with project design, if required, to ensure the project meets customer needs and expectations
- Maintaining end-to-end engagement – remaining in communication with both researchers and businesses during the course of, and after completion of, the project
Vouchers between $10,000 and $50,000 are available on a dollar-for-dollar matched funding basis. Find out more here.
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Future Drought Funds Drought Resilience Innovation Grants
Expressions of Interest are now open for the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Innovation Grants. These grants will support innovative projects that equip farmers and agricultural-dependent communities and businesses with the tools and capacity to adapt, reorganise, transition and/or transform in preparation for drought conditions such as changing temperature, increasing variability and scarcity of rainfall, and changed seasonality of rainfall.
The grant process will be run in 2 stages: an initial EOI, followed by a targeted competitive round for shortlisted EOI applications. EOI’s are due 8 September 2021.
There are 3 grants on offer:
- an Ideas grant providing $50,000 for 1 year
- a Proof-of-Concept grant providing up to $120,000 for 1 year
- an Innovation grant providing $300,000 to $1.1 million per year for up to 3 years
The total funding available for this grant round is $37.6 million (GST inclusive) to support innovation projects that address the grants guidelines. The grants are available for projects that focus on development, extension, adoption and some commercialisation activities. Find out more here.
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RDALC provides free access to the Limestone Coast Grant Finder to all businesses, Local Government, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals. The site provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available across our region. Follow the link below to check it out!
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The Property Co. officially opened their doors this month as Mount Gambier's newest real estate agency.
Headed up by Bianca Taylor, her years of experience in the real estate industry provide a professional and friendly approach making the process of buying/selling a breeze. If you're on the hunt for a new property, wanting to sell yours, or just looking for an appraisal, contact them today. Open 7 days at 80 Commercial Street East in Mount Gambier, check their website or Facebook.
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Census in Lockdown – What Does it Mean?
In the wake of the announcement of Victoria's 6th lockdown – with Sydney, the NSW Hunter Region and South East Queensland already in lockdown – it's clear that large segments of the Australian population were under lockdown restrictions on Census night. So how will Census data be affected by lockdowns?
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Woakwine Station, Beachport
Senior Station Hand
Woakwine Station are a family owned and operated, large-scale livestock business. Cattle trading is their core enterprise, utilising rotational cell grazing systems and regenerative agriculture practices.
An exciting opportunity exists for a reliable, hands-on person to join their team as Senior Station Hand. You will need demonstrated cattle and machinery knowledge and will report to the Operations Manager on a daily basis.
Responsibilities:
- Livestock health, stock movements, irrigation, haymaking
- Maintain records and report to Manager
- Maintenance of fencing and yards
- Operate and maintain farm machinery
- 'Low-stress management' of stock
- Adhere to OHSW policies and procedures
- Effective working relationships with team members
- Maintain and upgrade personal Professional Training and Development
Punctual and organised, excellent communication skills and a positive attitude are essential attributes to make a success of this role.
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant with accommodation negotiable.
For further information or to apply, contact Peter McCourt on 0400 200 366 or email woakwinestation@gmailcom.
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