April Virtual Community Events 2020

Photo: Adelaide Hills courtesy J. McIntyre

Many Community Events in April as in March 2020 have been cancelled as a consequence of COVID-19, however many organisations have moved their events into the online space.

Connecting Up has provided a number of webinars and resources to support NFP's at this time and address their technology and learning needs, whilst other organisations have moved their conferences online. In addition grants have opened to assist community groups with support during COVID-19. Find out more about these online events below.  

7 April 2020
What: Tips & Tools to support not for profits in transitioning to working from home - Webinar
Who: Connecting Up Inc. - Learning Centre
About: 
Overview of the remote work solutions accessible through Connecting Up / TechSoup members and technology vendors. Includes Office 365 and Google for Nonprofits cloud suites, online meeting and conferencing program Zoom, team instant messaging application Slack, file sharing through Box and more!
When: 7 April 2pm - 3pm AEST
Cost: Free
Missed it? This Webinar is available at the learning centre link
Visit: https://www.connectingup.org/learn/articles/tips-tools-support-not-profits-transitioning-working-from-home-webinar

8 April 2020
What: Everything you’ll need for a seamless transition to remote work - Webinar
Who: Connecting Up Inc. - Learning Centre
About: 
The various challenges when transitioning to remote work
How to keep employees engaged and productive
How technology can support your employees and your organisation
When: Wednesday 8 April 11am - 12pm AEST
Cost: Free
Missed it? This Webinar is available at the learning centre link
Visit: https://www.connectingup.org/learn/articles/everything-you-ll-need-seamless-transition-remote-work-webinar

17 April 2020
What: How to optimise your digital events in a time of crisis - Webinar
Who: Connecting Up Inc. - Learning Centre
About: Helpful ways to host events virtually in service of your community during this emergency. Video conferencing apps like Zoom, Skype, and Google Hangouts make it possible to host most events virtually. Virtual events align with the current guidelines around social distancing adn are much more cost-effective.
When: Friday 17 April 11am - 12pm AEST
Cost: Free
Missed it? This webinar is available at the learning centre link
Visit: https://www.connectingup.org/learn/articles/how-optimise-your-digital-events-time-of-crisis-webinar

20 April 2020
What: COVID-19 Support Grant - Round Open
Who: Grants SA
About: Grants of up to $10,000 are available to eligible not-for-profit community organisations so they can continue to deliver programs during the COVID-19 public health emergency
When: Applications open 20 April 2020 - Close 30 October 2020
Visit: https://dhs.sa.gov.au/services/grants-for-organisations/grants-sa

21 April 2020 
What: Key Security Measures for NFPs Implementing Remote Work - Webinar
Who: Connecting Up Inc. - Learning Centre
Level: Beginner to intermediate level
About: Covers common IT security threats that organisations are facing when considering remote work and why you need to be aware of them. Addresses what steps can be taken to secure your distributed workforce and look at how Microsoft’s solutions can help.
When: Tuesday 21 April 11am - 12pm AEST
Cost: Free
Missed It? This webinar is available at the learning centre 
Visit: https://www.connectingup.org/learn/articles/key-security-measures-nfps-implementing-remote-work-webinar

23 April 2020 - 5 June 2020
What: Impact2020 - Free daily webinars
Who: Centre for Social Impact
About: Free webinars covering a range of social impact topic areas from the Centre for Social Impact's innovative researchers, educators and thought leaders. Find out more on the blog >>here
When: From the 23 April 2020 for up to six weeks - 5th June
Further information and to Register: >>here: http://impact2020.online/
The full program is available >>here

23 April 2020
What: Avoiding getting stuck in crisis mode and reimagining the future (Webinar 1)
Who: Impact2020 a free summit presented by the Centre for Social Impact
About: Introduction to impact 2020 and how to plan for and rewrite the future from Professor Kristy Muir CEO of the Centre for Social Impact
When: Thursday 23 Apr 2020 12pm - 1pm AEST
Cost: Free
Visit: http://impact2020.online/ 
Register: via Humanitix

25 April 2020
What: Anzac Day
This year people are encouraged to commemorate Anzac Day at home with services broadcast by the ABC https://www.abc.net.au/radio/adelaide/anzac-day-2020/12133148 
Saturday 5am National Commemorative Service - Australian War Memorial - Livestreamed
6am Dawn Service - Adelaide National War Memorial

The RSL SA/NT Branch encourages people to Light Up the Dawn this Anzac Day to pay your respects from home and has a list of other suggestions of how you can personally commemorate Anzac Day >>here http://rslsa.org.au/anzac-day-2/ including donating to the RSL and visiting the Virtual War Memorial Australia and contributing relatives pictures and information for those who served.


27 April 2020
What: Digital inclusion: Current challenges and future implications (Webinar 3)
Who: Impact2020 a free summit presented by the Centre for Social Impact
Speakers: Dr Chris Wilson and Professor Jo Barraket from CSI Swinburne
About: Discuss digital inequality at a personal and organisational level and the impacts of the existing digital divide highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic."Drawing on findings from the Australian Digital Inclusion Index and Giving Australia 2016 Report they will explore what our current situation means for the digitally excluded and how this rapid digital transformation is deepening social inequality."
When: Monday 27th April 2020 at 2.30pm - 3.30pm (AEST)
Cost: Free
Visit: http://impact2020.online/ 
Register: via Humanitix