June 2014
Digital Enterprise Program Taster Sessions
Join us for the free "Taster" training sessions of our Digital Enterprise program. This lunchtime session includes a free lunch thanks to Pollinators Inc and the Department of Communications The 'Taster' sessions will include: Conversations and networking with others who see the potential in greater use of digital technologies An overview of the opportunities for you to benefit from the Digital Enterprise training by attending yourself and encouraging peers, colleagues, and contacts to attend future sessions Outline the topics and training options we're going to offer, including 26 group training sessions and 115 individual mentoring…
Find out more »September 2014
Startup Weekend Geraldton
Geraldton Startup Weekend offers everyone in the Midwest the opportunity to LEARN how to turn an IDEA into a Startup and on to a viable venture or project. This weekend is centered around action, innovation, and education. Whether you are looking for feedback on a idea, a co-founder, specific skill sets, a team to help you execute, or investment, this Startup Weekends is the perfect environment in which to test your idea and take the first steps towards launching your own startup. Tickets are…
Find out more »October 2014
Catalyst 2014
Catalyst is regional WA's premier accelerator for early-stage ventures. Applications are open now and full details and links to register are on the website: http://pollinators.org.au/learning/catalyst-overview/ Participants will join for regular sessions each fortnight, taking their venture to the point where it's ready for investment and growth. Catalyst is suitable for both non-profit and for-profit ideas, projects and enterprises.
Find out more »March 2015
Energy Efficiency Network – Briefing
Join us on March 3rd for this briefing and introduction to a new energy efficiency and sustainability network for Geraldton. This will be relevant to: NFP and Community group leaders, Facilities and Operations managers, Environmental and Sustainability professionals. This first network meeting will focus on energy efficiency: You can’t control the cost of energy but you can control how you use it – and by using it more efficiently – benefit your organisation, community and the planet. The briefing on Tuesday 3rd March…
Find out more »Energy Efficiency Network – Workshop
Join us on March 4th March for this workshop focused on energy efficiency and sustainability for NFPs and community organisations in Geraldton. This will be relevant to: NFP, Community and Sporting group leaders, Facilities and Operations managers, Environmental and Sustainability professionals. This first network meeting will focus on energy efficiency: You can’t control the cost of energy but you can control how you use it – and by using it more efficiently – benefit your organisation through reduced energy costs, and the planet through…
Find out more »Melissa Price MP & Goodness!
Pollinators is happy to be receiving Melissa Price MP to meet Pollinators members and commence planning for Goodness Festival in August 2015. The Australian Government, through National Science Week and the Inspiring Australia program, are again supporting the Goodness Festival. Pollinators Members and Goodness Award nominees and winners are invited to join for: A light lunch Goodness Award winner videos from 2014, Question and Answer session and discussions with Melissa Price, Briefing on opportunities to be part of Goodness Festival in 2015. This is a great opportunity to meet…
Find out more »Learning Marketplace Launch
Members, partners and course providers are invited to the launch of the Learning Marketplace pilot. The purpose of the Learning Marketplace is to increase the amount, quality and reach of learning and development opportunities in the Midwest. The Marketplace will provide a single source of all training and professional development in the Midwest. Through a social enterprise model the Marketplace will both meet a social need, and be financially self-sustaining. During the initial pilot phase the Marketplace will be fully operational at the…
Find out more »February 2016
CoderDojo Geraldton – Introductory Session
CoderDojo is coming to Geraldton! CoderDojo is a facilitated program fueling young people's passion for coding and better understanding the technology that shapes their world. Pollinators is partnering with Mid West Science Engagement Group, Inspiring Australia and Durack Institute of Technology to run a pilot program in Term 1. Every Saturday until 2nd April the 'Dojo' will be open from 10-12am at Durack Institute of Technology. There are Dojos in over 51 countries that meet meet regularly to learn skills and work on projects…
Find out more »April 2016
Community Host Induction
We are holding another Community Host Induction session on Friday the 8th of April for Pollinators' members who are interested in gaining social value and a wider perspective on CityHive and it's functions. All members are welcome to come along and get in touch with Pollinators' mission and values to fully experience all of the benefits of this wonderful social enterprise. Proposal Every Friday Pollinators members would cowork for free, collaborating to host and collaborating to ensure it's better off for…
Find out more »June 2016
GovHack – running a collaboration event in Geraldton around government data
This meeting is a casual introduction to see if there is sufficient interest to facilitate a GovHack 'node' or 'event' in Geraldton from 29-31st July. We have some sponsorship and key volunteer coordinators already contributing, but how and if we proceed depends on interest and commitment from others. GovHack is about finding collaborative ways to work across the whole community, bringing government, industry, academia and civil society together to achieve amazing things. Below is a description of GovHack, some options for Geraldton and some examples of outcomes from previous…
Find out more »July 2016
Social Impact Festival – Perth
The Social Impact Festival, hosted by the Centre for Social Impact at The University of Western Australia, is an event unlike any other in Australia. With a strong focus on making Western Australia better for all, this event brings together the brightest minds from business, government, community and not-for-profit organisations, Indigenous organisations and enterprise, unions and social enterprises to co-create, learn, connect and build capacity to make change matter. The Festival is hosted by the Centre for Social Impact at…
Find out more »GovHack Geraldton – Friday kick-off event
The GovHack competition is about using our technical and creative capacity, to build useful things from open data published by government. Put simply, it's like a fun (digital) recycling project, just making beautiful and useful things out of undervalued spreadsheets or datasets rather than spare parts from the tip. Friday night in Geraldton will be an exciting, collaborative event. We've designed this to suit whether you're committing your weekend or just dropping in. At this event, we'll be encouraging participation, throwing around the ideas for data and creating project…
Find out more »September 2016
Flock – 2016 opening session
Flock will help you and your organisation or venture go further, faster using a mentoring approach with a small group of trusted peers, experienced guest presenters and world-class resources. Apply to join Flock now: http://pollinators.org.au/learning/flock/ In this opening session we will: Learn about learning - principles and practises that have enabled participants to take responsibility for their progress and ensure they get more out of the program than what they put in. This includes action-learning, Identify potential blockers to your learning and participation in the program…
Find out more »October 2017
CoderDojo Volunteer Training Session
WE NEED YOUR HELP! To enable us to run this program in term 4, we need more volunteers and mentors. If you think this might be for you, come along to our volunteer training session to find out all the details... Training Session for volunteers and teachers will be a one-day event on Wednesday 11th October at 4pm. CoderDojo Afterschool Sessions PLEASE REGISTER! CoderDojo is a facilitated program fueling young people's passion for coding and better understanding the technology that shapes their world.…
Find out more »August 2018
DIY Website Training with Squarespace
Pollinators in partnership with Coworker and Graphic Designer Liam Richards invites you to CityHive on Monday, August the 13th for exclusive website training using Squarespace. In this workshop, you will learn how to: Create an account and start trialling your own website Build a homepage and contact page Adjust the style of your website if time allows Only $20 +gst for members and $35 +gst for non-members. Bring your own LAPTOP!! Pre-purchase of ticket essential. Ticket sales close 4 pm…
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