How do you use tech to make a difference?

October is Cyber Awareness Month and everyone has a role to play from government to community, business, and professionals. Together we can grow a safe, resilient, and inclusive digital economy for all Victorians. Do your Part. #BeCyberSmart.

Setting the agenda for a 'Cyber Safe Victoria' is the Victorian Government's recently released 5-year cyber strategy. If you're interested in a career change consider reskilling in cyber security - check out the Digital Jobs program or RMIT CoVE Cyber Security lunchtime course sessions. Remember to buy tix for AustCyber's industry-leading Cyber Week complete with an escape room! 

In the lead up to the launch of the 2021 Australian Digital Inclusion Index this Friday 15 October, we shine a light on a few recent initiatives. Connecting Communities’ shared value partnership explored improving digital inclusion in disaster-prone communities. Public Libraries Victoria showcased community outreach programs in the DIF2021 Digital Inclusion and Innovation Forum.

Lastly, Get Online Week launches next week and is your opportunity to help others in the community to safely navigate and participate in the online world. Let us know how you use tech to make a difference - #DIFvic!

The DIF Feedback Loop is open so let us know how being part of the DIF community made a difference to you this year. We invite your thoughts, insights and suggestions via the DIF2021 Festival survey until 31 October.

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Check out upcoming events on the DIF Online Event Hub. with Pivott Careers, Monash Prato Dialogue, 11th Spaceand more. Note for your diary: Binary Shift is back in November so grab your early bird ticket now. If you missed DIF2021 you can catch up via DIF On Demand until the end of October when some of this year's sessions will be gone! 

Mon 18 - Fri 22 Oct / 12:00pm Free lunchtime sessions delving into cybercriminals, ransomware, digital forensics, threat detection and more!

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Mon 25 - Fri 29 October Four days of industry-leading networking, pitching, escape rooms, with access to our virtual exhibition hall, deals, and knowledge library!

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Mon 25 Oct / 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Fireside chat with Fergus Hanson, Director of the International Cyber Policy Centre will explore.

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Fri 15 Oct / 1:30 - 2:30pm Join us to find out how Australia is tracking, gain insights for better digital inclusion programs

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Public Libraries Victoria shares stories of innovative IT use in the public library sector and fostering digital inclusion for communities.

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After the bushfires that ravaged much of Australia, researchers asked how can we better support people living in disaster-prone areas to improve their digital confidence and capability?

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Thur 14 Oct / 5:00 - 6:15pm For those wanting a clearer understanding of corporate vs startup, this event is for you.

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Thu 21 Oct / 5:00 - 6:00pm Fostering Global Dialogue & Discovery in AI and Data Science Professor Virginia Dignum

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Fr 15 Oct / 11:00am - 5:30pm Find your cofounders, develop an idea, have it evaluated, and win an NCubation scholarship!

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Mon 18 Oct / 9:00am - 5:00pm How can STEM and entrepreneurship develop the next generation of creative and innovative thinkers?

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