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WA Regional Resource Connect | ​An initiative of Linkwest ​

Regional Resource Connect Workshops 

Knowledge Exchange Sessions

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Delivered via our supported Video Conferencing Service by Linkwest Member Centres to our registered Be Connected Network Partners.  Sessions will be hosted by Neighbourhood and Community Resource Centres, sharing their insights into how to support older learners in your community. 
Topics include; 
  • How to start delivering Be Connected 
  • Digital Legacies - Getting Digital Assets in order before Death
  • Kalannie CRC's Digital Outreach for Be Connected
  • Rostrata Family Centre's First Program, Be Connected in Willetton 
Monday 26th August ​
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How to start delivering Be Connected in your Centre
Presented by Jodi Nield, Boyup Brook CRC


​WHERE TO START?? 
How to engage seniors in your regional town
Marketing strategies
Methods of program delivery
Variety of methods to suit needs of learner
Choice of topics
Key factors for success
  • Relationship/trust building
  • Supportive staff/mentors
  • Simple language
Question and Answer
Tuesday 27th August 
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Digital Legacies - Getting Digital Assets in order before Death
Presented by Jennifer Willcox ASCCA WA Director


​TOPICS: 
What is your Digital footprint?
How do you want your family or executor to handle your Digital footprint?
What are your Digital Assets?
Where are your Digital assets?
What is a Digital Inheritance?
What do you want to do with Digital 'assets'?


Question and Answer

Tuesday October 1st 

Digital Outreach for Be Connected
Presented by Jo Ashworth, Kalannie CRC
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We took the Mountain to Mohamed - meeting people in their place, building relationships, breaking barriers.
Hear about how Kalannie CRC are approaching Be Connected
Question and Answer
Thursday 3rd October 

Starting a Digital Support program for the first time 
Presented by Dianne Graves, Rostrata Family Centre

Starting a Digital Program from Scratch 
How to begin a totally new service / program in your centre
Question and Answer​

Places in each session are limited and organisations should be registered Network Partners to attend these sessions.  Set up and testing of your centre's video conferencing is imperative prior to your booking being accepted.  Please contact Natika or Pam to arrange a time to set up and test prior to the day of the session!
Book your spot now

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Digital Mentor Training!

Linkwest have secured funding to bring Digital Mentor Training to a town near you!
Check out the WARRC EVENTS page for more details and session locations and dates!
This full day of training is offered to exisiting and new Network Partners of the Be Connected project. 

Session content includes; ​
  • The qualities of a digital mentor 
  • The role of a digital mentor
  • Inspiring people to get online
  • Overcoming barriers
  • Basic digital skills
  • Accessibility
  • Online learning resources 
  • Facilitating discussions and activities
  • Back to basics

​Locations and Dates:
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Tuesday 15th October - Perth
Monday 21st October - Dongara
​Wednesday 23rd October - Pingelly
Thursday 24th October - York
Monday 4th November - Moora
Wednesday 6th November - Nannup
Monday 11th November - Albany ​
Event Calendar
 

Book a chat with Natika

Contact Natika
E: beconnected@linkwest.asn.au
M: 0419 212 772
If you're a West Australian based organisation and would like to chat to Natika about the Be Connected grants, or how your organisation can become a Network Partner, please book your free, no obligation, half hour appointment with Natika here.  She can either video link or phone you.  Please list your preference at the time of booking. 
Book an appointment
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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

More Information

ASCCA President:   Jennifer Willcox   jenniferwillcox@ascca.org.au  |  SWADE Lead Digital Mentor: Natika  natikahawes-wright@ascca.org.au   
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