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Worker’s Name: Nicole
WIlliamson
Organisation/Service/Project: Techfugees
Australia Hackathon
TECHFUGEES
HACKATHON
Saturday/Sunday, 28-29 November
TechFugees Australia is the Sydney tech community's
response to the current refugee crisis involving a network of concerned
individuals and inspired by a similar event in Europe two months ago.
The TechFugees Australia Hackathon will bring together developers, designers,
entrepreneurs and community members to develop creative tech solutions so that
refugee families can settle quickly into the Australian community.
Hacker Teams will develop tech solutions for refugee
settlement challenges articulated by our partners, Settlement
Services International (SSI) the
largest not-for-profit humanitarian settlement organisation in Australia and STARTTS a not-for-profit providing
psychological and counselling support for refugees to help them rebuild their
lives in Australia.
Refugees who have already settled in Australia will
participate in the event to help teams deeply understand problems and
challenges faced by new settlers.
Leaders from the Tech Community will mentor teams through
the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, teams will pitch their solutions to a Judging
Panel of Tech and Community Leaders.
The event will be held in Liverpool, Western Sydney
because this is where most refugees are expected to settle. We will be hosted
by the Liverpool City Council and catering will be provided
by local ethnic communities.Transport will be organised from Central Station
for those who need it.
Come make a difference, have some fun, learn a lot and
help to welcome refugees to the Australian community.
HACKATHON PROGRAM
DATES
Saturday to Sunday 28-29 November, 9 to 6pm both days.
Pitches Sunday Afternoon from 4pm
VENUE
Liverpool Library (Sydney) – Transport will be organised from Central
Station for those who need it
We are also looking for sponsors to cover provide in-kind
support for the event.
WHEN
Saturday,
28 November 2015 at 9:00 AM - Sunday, 29
November 2015 at 6:00 PM (AEDT) -Add to Calendar
WHERE
Sydney
- Liverpool Library, Library Plaza. 170 George Street, . Liverpool, NSW 2170 AU
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