Assistive Technology Exhibition and 2 initiatives that may be of interest

Please find attached details of an exhibition to be held on Wednesday 20 August as part of the Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association (ARATA)’s 2014 National Conference.

A range of suppliers will be displaying assistive technology products and entry to the exhibition at the National Convention Centre from 2 – 5pm  is free: www.arata.org.au

 

Also please find below information on two exciting initiatives that may be of interest to you:

 

1.       Online Inclusion - an interactive online hub called Oi for people living with disability

Lifestart’s latest initiative, Online Inclusion (Oi), is an interactive online hub for people living with disability. The hub, found at www.oi.org.au, provides information, resources, support and tools for Australians living with a disability as well as their family members, carers, the general community and professionals in the field.

 

A driving motivation for Oi is to make the journey to finding information and support easier for those who are isolated in remote areas or confused about support options.

 

Oi provides a collaborative hub with a multitude of resources from various organisations, as well as online therapy and networking chat opportunities, all on one secure online platform.

 

Other services provided by Oi include social networking, online group sessions, workshops, factsheets, a creative resource centre, personal information and resource library, and webinars. Additional modules will be created regularly to assist with the changing disability environment in Australia. Visit www.oi.org.au.

 

Please see attached Oi Fact sheet

 

2.      ACT Microcredit Loan program

If you have a business idea and don’t know where to start then the ACT Microcredit Loan program could be just for you.

 

The next round of the ACT Microcredit Loan Program is opening soon.

 

The program provides a limited number of low interest and fee-free loans from Westpac for eligible low-income earners who wish to start or expand an existing business.

 

Interest free loans, up to the value of $3,000, and low-interest loans, valued between $3,001 and $10,000, are available to eligible individuals.

 

The Program will focus on skilling loan applicants and recipients on business planning and management. It will provide a range of services including an orientation session, business ideas assessment workshop, training, individual mentoring, peer support and access to networking events.

 

For more information about the ACT Microcredit Program visit http://www.actmicrocredit.com.au/

 

Enquiries about the Microcredit Program can be sent to enquries@lighthouseinnovation.com.au