Digital Inclusion Expo
We are excited to host our first WA Digital Inclusion Project Expo, taking place at the WA Museum Boola Bardip. This event is designed to engage project partners, project participants, and community members in a day filled with informative and interactive activities.
Expo Program
This program is current as of 11 March 2025. Please check back for further updates as the program is currently being finalised.
9 – 9.30am
Registration (Foyer area)
9.35 – 9.45am
Ash Garlett Penfold (he/him), Cultural Engagement Lead – Corroboree for Life
9.45 – 9.55am
Speaker: Zeina Jamaleddine (she/her), Executive Manager – WA Digital Inclusion Project
Stalls and Networking opportunities will continue all day in the Main Hall after the Opening Address.
10 – 10.30am
Studio 1
Target audience:
Community Members
Presented by Good Things Australia
Speaker: Tia Sandhu (she/they)
Good Things Australia, in collaboration with Microsoft and Telstra, has undertaken the ‘Digital Sisters: AI for Good’ program aimed at supporting refugee and migrant women to build their skills and confidence to use emerging technologies like AI. This presentation will outline the findings of our initial research, highlight the AI literacy resources we have developed and tested with our community partners and discuss the learning outcomes for refugee and migrant women supported to learn more about AI and its use in their lives. We will also share helpful insights and considerations to inspire organisations to support their communities to learn about and engage with AI technologies.
This session will be delivered in English with Auslan interpreters.
Studio 2
Target audience:
Community Members
Presented by North Metropolitan TAFE
Speaker: Kathleen Wallace
North Metropolitan TAFE will present a number of case studies showcasing digital inclusion projects and services.
We have a variety of programs and services that are tailored to support Western Australians and their communities to access and use digital technologies in everyday life. These programs and services link to NMTAFE’s Enduring aims to nurturing participation, improving employability, contributing to productivity and supporting aspiration.
Studio 3
Target audience:
Community Sector/Partners
Presented by Switched on Seniors
Speaker: Sheena Edwards
What works and what doesn’t: Many of the tech help for Seniors programs are not suitable for people completely lacking digital knowledge or skills. Switched on Seniors is a program that is working effectively with the highly digitally excluded over 65 cohort.
10.30 – 11am
Morning Tea and First Prize Draw
11am – 12pm
Presented by the WA Digital Inclusion Project Community Champions Program
The WA Digital Inclusion Project Community Champions Program recruits members of the communtiy to deliver Digital Skills Intro Sessions to their networks, in more than 10 languages. This session will cover the basics of eSafety (recognising and avoiding scams), how to find reliable information and how to connect with further learning opportunities.
This session will be delivered in English with Auslan interpreters.
Presented by the WA Digital Inclusion Project Community Champions Program
The WA Digital Inclusion Project Community Champions Program recruits members of the communtiy to deliver Digital Skills Intro Sessions to their networks, in more than 10 languages. This session will cover the basics of eSafety (recognising and avoiding scams), how to find reliable information and how to connect with further learning opportunities.
This session will be delivered in Arabic.
Presented by Financial Counsellor’s Association of WA (FCAWA)
11.00 – 11.20am
Speaker: Pam Hartcher and Mary Brown (she/her)
Enhancing Digital Inclusion: Providing the tools and access to digital inclusion is vital for modern day living and progress, but can everyone afford it? How Financial Counsellors make DI affordable.
Presented by CyberWest Hub
11.25am – 12.00pm
Speaker: Caitriona Forde
This session aims to provide attendees with a foundational understanding of cyber security to align their strategic business needs with their cyber security requirements. Attendees will learn practical steps to protect their organisation, prepare for potential cyber incidents, and be able to get back to business with minimal loss. Additionally, attendees will gain insights into the types of cyber experts they may need to engage on their cyber journey.
12 – 1pm
Lunch and Second Prize Draw
Optional Networking Activity will be held in the Main Hall from 12.30 – 1.00pm
1.00 – 2.15pm
Presented by the WA Digital Inclusion Project Community Champions Program
An extended session run by one of the WA Digital Inclusion Project’s Community Champions. This session will focus on keeping families safe online, including passwords and device security, how to talk to your children about online safety, setting up protections for children and where to get help for families.
Presented by the Shire of Murray Library
1.00 – 1.25pm
Speaker: Mel Vandermeulen
Apps for smart devices can help us to do everyday tasks like banking, managing our health, keeping track of things and also just for fun and entertainment. Discover some of our top picks in this free info session presented by Murray Library. Bring your phone and a notebook and pen to take notes if you wish. And your device, of course!
This session will be delivered in English with Auslan interpreters.
Presented by MITE Radio
1.30 – 1.50pm
Speakers: Tony & Kay Maccione
Tony and Kay share their favourite stories and tech snippets from the MITE (Making I.T. Easy) radio show.
This session will be delivered in English with Auslan interpreters.
Presented by Financial Wellbeing Services, Uniting WA
1.55 – 2.15pm
Speaker: Bharathi Pingali
Financial wellbeing is about having the financial freedom to make choices that allow you to enjoy life. Join this session to empower your financial wellbeing with some valuable tips and resources for financial wellness. The session will touch on current financial trends, common money challenges, and strategies to help you gain financial security and make your income go further.
This session will be delivered in English with Auslan interpreters.
Presented by DeafBlind West Australians
1.00 – 1.40pm
Speaker: Erika Webb
Creating an inclusive digital environment with the deafblind community.
See us. Hear us. Know us. Join us.
Presented by Good Things Australia
1.45 – 2.15pm
Speaker: Tia Sandhu (she/they)
Join Tia Sandhu, Impact & Program Design Manager of Good Things, to hear about how your organisation can be part of a national movement to close the digital divide. Tia will cover grant funding available, Good Things programs and how they help, plus support available for your staff and volunteers to help them to become an awesome digital mentor.
2.15 – 2.45pm
Afternoon Tea and Final Prize Draw
3pm
Event Concludes
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Stallholders
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to ensure that Australia’s 920,000 plus registered health practitioners are suitably trained, qualified, and safe to practise.
Our aim is to bridge the digital divide between the oldest living culture and newest technologies.
Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) is an award-winning not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting digital accessibility across Australia. Since its founding in 2018, it has advanced the accessibility movement through advocacy, research, training, auditing, and events like the Australian Access Awards.
The City of Vincent Library is a public library committed to providing access to information and lasting technology training to people of all ages.
CyberWest Hub focuses on enhancing Western Australia’s cyber capabilities in three core ways; fostering a strong cyber community, building the future cyber workforce capacity, and enhancing capabilities across the economy.
Deafblind West Australians (DBWA) is the WA peak representative body for people who are deafblind.
FCAWA is the peak body and supports all financial counsellors and financial capability workers in WA ensuring best practice by providing access to professional development, information, resources, and relevant casework support.
Uniting WA’s Financial Wellbeing Service is a free, confidential service that supports individuals and families who are experiencing financial difficulties. Our team will help you regain financial independence and deal with your financial circumstances.
Hello Initiative (HI) provides support for young people engaged in the WA criminal justice system. Our flagship project is the Mobile Support project, which connects young people to recycled or refurbished mobile phones and the internet to access critical services and stay connected.
Legal Aid WA provides legal assistance services across Western Australia and the Indian Ocean Territories. We serve the broader community by providing information and legal advice with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.
Linkwest is the trusted peak association for Neighbourhood and Community Resource Centres across Western Australia, supporting community-managed and council-run centres that offer spaces for people to connect, learn, and grow.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Partner delivering Local Area Coordination services.
At the National Institute of Technology, we have designed and developed our courses to prepare our students for the future – in their employment and pathways to further studies at University or Higher Education Providers.
North Metropolitan TAFE (NMTAFE) is Western Australia’s largest TAFE college with nine campuses across Perth’s metropolitan area. With more than 350 courses offered from Certificate I to Advanced Diplomas, apprenticeships and traineeships, plus short courses and skill sets.
Read Write Now offers free tutoring for adults who want to improve their reading, writing, maths, study, or digital skills. The program is available across Western Australia, helping individuals enhance their abilities for everyday life and work.
Tech help for Seniors by Seniors.
Tech Aware offers essential training on digital and cyber awareness to safeguard your online presence, including practical tips for using online banking and other apps.
The Western Australian Council of Social Service is the peak body for the WA community service sector and drives social change with communities through collective action and policy formulation, strengthening community services and influencing decision makers to ensure justice and equity.
The WA Digital Inclusion Project is a collaboration between leading community service organisations and peak bodies, the WA Government, digital partner NBN Co and major supporter Lotterywest. It aims to improve digital inclusion across the community service sector by equipping front line workers with digital skills and knowledge that they can share with their clients, supporting them to gain independence online.
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