DIF fosters partnerships across sectors as this photo shows (L-R) Margot Ingoldby (DIF Vic Gov); Prof Sally McArthur (CSIRO & Swinburne University); Kylie Appel (TOM: Melbourne), and Tamara Van Noort (RDV Ballarat). 

Making a difference across regional Victoria

After leading DIF in the regions since 2017, Margot Ingoldby has decided it's time to move on. Margot has literally driven thousands of kilometres from Bendigo to Benalla, Warnambool to Wangaratta, engaging all nine Victorian Regional Partnerships to participate in the annual Digital Innovation Festivals.

Margot certainly made a difference, connecting businesses and communities to showcase digital Victoria and raise awareness of how innovative technology plays a role in everything!

One of her many legacies is the Binary Shift Regional Entrepreneur Conference hosted by GippsTech on 16 November. Maybe we can convince her to tune in to one last DIF2021 event!

Margot with the global winning VEX Robotics team from Glen College Wangaratta. DIF supported the 3D printer for the Wangaratta Digital Hub.

#DIFflashback 2018 Ballarat Tech School

Social impact leaders discussed trends in the local Maker and startup scene. They explored how TOM: Melbourne's flagship Makeathon uses rapid prototyping techniques and digital fabrication to create solutions for the neglected needs of people living with disabilities. Seeds planted with the support of DIF culminated with TOM: Makeathon Ballarat in November 2019.