The Disability Information and Resource Centre

This position is no longer open.

DIRC seeks a positive and enthusiastic individual to assist with day to day activities in the marketing and events services.

Full details for this exciting opportunity are available here.

The DIRC Events Database contains information on upcoming events in the area of disability. It includes conferences, expos, seminars, training sessions and many other types of event.

To search the database click here.

Tomorrow, 3rd December 2010, the Disability Information and Resource Centre will celebrate the achievements, experiences and contributions of people with disability with a showcase in Rundle Mall.

The full media release can be read here.

International Day of People with a Disability is a day that aims to promote an understanding of people with a disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well being.

DIRC is offering the opportunity to become part of the International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) Rundle Mall Showcase.

Where

Rundle Mall – Zone H

When

3 December 2010, 10am to 3pm

More Information

• International Day of People with a Disability Overview
• International Day of People with a Disability Flyer
• Registration Form
• Event Floorplan
• Advertising Material Specifications
• Rundle Mall Zones for Hire

Sponsors

For any further enquiries please contact Claudia on 8236 0555 or claudia@dircsa.org.au.

STALLS SOLD OUT

DIRC provides a professional service in all aspects of events management. Impress your work collegues, clients or friends with a professionally run event at DIRC.

For more information please click here.

Wednesday 18 August 2010

Microsoft Auditorium
Level 2, Westpac House, 91 King William Street, Adelaide

Registration: 9am for 9.30am start

For registration and $30 online payment, go to www.informationeconomy.sa.gov.au/dii

Event program and presenters

Digital Proficiency 9.30am – 11am

• Andrew Mahar, Executive Director, Infoxchange Australia
• Paul Clark, Manager of Citizenship and Community Affairs, Microsoft Australia

Digital Inclusion 11.20am – 1pm

• Andrew Mahar, Executive Director, Infoxchange Australia

Lunch and networking 1pm – 1.30pm

• Lunch is included in registration fee

Event synopsis

Digital proficiency and productivity gains

NGO ICT landscape – What does it mean to be a digitally proficient community service organisation?

Digital proficiency is the capacity of an organisation to engage with digital technology and communications. A digitally proficient organisation uses technology to improve the operation of its systems, reduce bureaucracy, enhance knowledge management, increase its networks and better support its staff, clients and its community.

‘Ten things you need to know on how to develop an ICT plan and use it to achieve your organisational goals.’

Digital Inclusion Initiative

Digital Inclusion describes the activities and projects that aim to achieve a more inclusive information society. It is about ensuring access to current information and communication technology, irrespective of an individual’s social, economic and cultural situation.

‘Infoxchange aims to share the social and economic gains, and modeling tool used to measure economic benefits of the digital inclusion programs targeting disadvantaged communities.’

The Digital Inclusion Initiative (DII) in Victoria, for example, provides access to computer hardware and software, affordable internet and user support for public housing residents in several locations, based on the notion that access to computers and the internet is critical to social and economic inclusion.

The economic benefits of the first project in Atherton Gardens Estate, Fitzroy, have been quantified by A.T. Kearney at $5.9million over five years. The benefits of the second project, established in August 2008 in Collingwood Public Housing Estate, are projected to be $5.8million by 2013.

A discussion of the DII project in Collingwood will provide an opportunity for your organisation to understand how to protect knowledge and develop web 2.0 based best practice targeting the most disadvantaged communities.

Sponsored by:

The South Australian Government | Infoxchange Australia

You can view the flyer here.

IDEAS NSW announces their competition for the hottest inclusive night club event in New South Wales, happening on the 27th August at Home Nightclub, Darling Harbour.

SenCity is a multi-sensory, multi-faceted, special event for people who are hearing impaired and deaf and with any other ability or disability.

During this spectacular event the emotions and passions of music are converted to all senses.

Special techniques employed at this event include an imported vibrating dance floor, so that people can really feel the music. The vibrating dance sensors are attached to the amplifiers so that the entire dance floor responds to the frequency of the music. Sign singers interpret lyrics.

Visual Jockeys, Food Jockeys and Aroma Jockeys are on hand to provide aroma compositions to interpret music for other senses.

The chill space has side performances to engage other senses like hairdressers, makeup artists and masseurs.

To be part of the 1000 (over 18yrs) people attending this one-night-only experience you can win tickets sponsored by Ideas NSW by:

1. Registering your email at http://sencitywin.wordpress.com/ so that you can be kept updated on the event.

2. Provide one of two entry options:

(a) Submit a video of an original dance off which incorporates the IDEAS SMS number which is 0458 296 602, interpreted however you would like. Your entry must then be uploaded to SENCITY WIN Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/sencitywin.

3. Submit an original still photo shot of yourself displaying the IDEAS SMS number which is 0458 296 602, at the most creative spot that you can think of. Your entry must then be uploaded to SENCITY WIN Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/sencitywin.

To upload images/video simply go to the write a comment area at the top of the SENCITY WIN Facebook fanpage site and click on the photo/video link, browse for your photo/video and click share. All entries must be uploaded before the end of the promotion period. The promotion will end at 5.00pm (AEST) on the 20th of August 2010.

There a five double passes for each category. Please make sure you read the terms and conditions available at http://sencitywin.wordpress.com/ before you enter. For more information call IDEAS NSW on 1800 029 904 or email prmedia@ideas.org.au.