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07/10/2023

Sharing content online strengthens our identity, culture and connections with each other. But not when it hurts us or mob. 💔

Once something is posted online, it's there for everyone to see. Before you post next time, ask yourself:

👩🏾‍💻Why do I want to share this online?

🤳🏾 Am I being respectful, or will it stir up trouble?

📲 Will people be interested?

🌐 Is the other person OK if I share a video or photo of them on the internet?

Find out more about online safety for mob here: here: http://eSafety.gov.au/first-nations eSafety Commissioner

19/09/2023

Timely information!

We know mob are engaged and creative in online spaces 🎨 🎶

We also know that people direct online hate at First Nations people at more than double the national average.

There's no place for abuse online – if you witness it, don’t just let it slide.

Be an upstander, rather than a bystander. Support the person being abused and let them know them know help is available, including from eSafety.

You can be part of creating a positive cultural change 🙌

Learn how: https://news.esafety.gov.au/46sc56X

29/11/2022

Such an important community based program delivering online safety education to First Nations women in Central Australia. Follow and support to help women to protect themselves from Technology Facilitated Abuse.

Who are we? We are a primary prevention project aimed at changing harmful attitudes and beliefs about technology-facilitated abuse in Central Australia. We are about promoting healthy relationships and online safety! This project is delivered in partnership between The Equality Institute, Kunga Stopping Violence Program and Women's Safety Services of Central Australia

17/11/2022

So wonderful to have Leanne and Shanae in Melbourne to meet with one of Hitnet’s long standing supporters Beyond Blue. Great discussions!

23/05/2022

Great choice!

We are very proud to announce we 'Changed the Date' to recognise MABO DAY (3rd June) as a public holiday, replacing Australia Day (26th Jan). Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.

This decision was made by consensus with Board Directors, Staff and clients/families. We utilised the resources provided by http://www.changeitourselves.com.au/ to ensure we met obligations under the Fair Work Act.

YOU CAN CHANGE THE DATE TOO!

17/03/2022

We’ve been distributing these valuable resources into regional and remote First Nations communities, trying to improve people’s online experiences.

03/03/2022

Launching in both Sydney and Melbourne this month.

Take Heart: Deadly Heart is a celebration of determination, culture, leadership and political will. We’re using it as a tool to campaign for funding the prevention programs that can put RHD in the history books once and for all.

Do you want to help us and our impact partners eliminate Rheumatic Heart Disease? Do you want to educate your own community about RHD?

CLOSE THE GAP DAY SPECIAL EVENT Launch of the feature film Take Heart: Deadly Heart – A Journey to an RHD Free Future

18/01/2022

There are many dates throughout the year that are historically and culturally significant to First Nations people.. Learn more about this from Common Ground.

17/12/2021

Hitnet Highlights for 2021 - It's the end of another year, the tenth of Hitnet operating as a social business. We have some changes in store, read on to find out...



https://mailchi.mp/c097d9d78de1/hitnet-news-10589709

It's the end of another year, the tenth of Hitnet operating as a social business. We have some changes in store, read on to find out more.. We wish you all a safe and reconnected holiday period. Merry Christmas!   Julie, Sam, Matt, Ashraf and Jimmy.

03/09/2021

So great to read. Well done DJARINDJIN COMMUNITY!

DJARINDJIN COMMUNITY HITS 82% VACCINATED 🤟
Djarindjin chairman Brian Lee has congratulated residents and medical staff for achieving an 80% vaccination rate for eligible adults this week.

It's the target set by the Australian Government to start allowing lockdown and travel restrictions to lift.

The Djarindjin community is located on Bardi and Jawi country on coastline north of Broome.

Brian Lee says staff at the WA Country Health clinic worked well with Aboriginal health services and community leaders to spread the word about the importance of getting the vaccine.

"I'm pretty impressed with how our mob have gone about getting vaccinated in the communities here," he told ABC Kimberley.

"I think the clinic staff put the word around about when the nurses were visiting to do the injections, and in the first week they got twenty or so people.

"And then after that it snowballed, and people thought, 'oh well we may as well get it over and done with'.

"I'm really proud of how people have accepted it and got it done."

Mr Lee said a few people remain hesitant due to concern about blood clots, but he's been reminding them they're more likely to die in a car crash.

And the prospect of reopening the communities on the Dampier Peninsula has been an added incentive.

"I don't think life will ever totally return totally to normal, but we're looking forward to opening up," he said.

"I think once we start to see 80% plus vaccinated around the place, then we'll start to see a whole lot more movement of people up this way."

He says the community is now aiming for 100% vaccination for those eligible.

Well done Djdarindjin! How is your community going when it comes to COVID vaccinations?

📸Djarindjin chairman Brian Lee, AKA The Beard

🎧 Listen to ABC Kimberley: https://ab.co/3gUGvHC

09/08/2021

This week is the Census..

We're proud to have worked with 33 Creative to develop and distribute important Census 2021 resources to ensure First Nations people are aware, informed and understand its importance.

We're particularly pleased to be delivering information in multiple Indigenous languages to break down further barriers to myths and mis-information.

Thanks to Bumma Bippera 987fm for the deadly voice over. Check out the 'Learn about the Census' channel on your local Hitnet Hub or on our virtual hub: http://kiosk.hitnet.com.au/public/


Apunipima Cape York Health Council, AH&MRC of NSW, GRAMS - Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service - OVAHS, Yura Yungi Aboriginal Medical Service, Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service, Orange Aboriginal Medical Service, Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service, Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation

13/04/2021

Our pilot project in the Solomon Islands has now come to an end. See the write up by Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as part of their “Technology for Development’ program.
Mobile Tekelea and Tutunqu will continue to be supported and maintained at their two sites. We look forward to uploading more locally produced content and giving Solomon Islanders easy access to the digital world.
Great to be working with Samantha Kies-Ryan, Ender Rence, mangi, and the team at Field Ready

The 🇦🇺 🇸🇧 Technology for Development Challenge has now wrapped up! Funded by the , click below to learn how each grantee delivered technology solutions with cyber security and privacy inherent by design to connect youth with employment opportunities in Solomon Islands!

https://www.dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/cyber-affairs/solomon-islands-technology-development-challenge-wraps

22/03/2021

Thanks for the post B Corporation: Australia & New Zealand. About to begin our fourth certification. Excited to see what we learn this time around and whether we can increase our score!

"As we begin our 8th year as a B Corp, we can clearly say that being a B Corp is part of our DNA. Being a founding Australian B Corp back in 2013 was a proud moment for a small start up like ours, and we love being part of the community." 🧡

As one of our founding B Corps in Australia and New Zealand, Hitnet has been a pioneer in doing better business for a better world. The Tech for Good company is completing the B Impact Assessment for the fourth (!) time this year and has been named a global Best for the World honouree.

We're so impressed and inspired that they took the leap over seven years ago. 🙌

09/03/2021

Great to see these Welcome signs popping up around the country reminding and informing us of whose country we are on.

Seen near Ballarat today and apparently these are popping up all over the place. How lovely!!

13/02/2021

Thirteen years ago today was the National Apology, something we must never forget as a nation to achieve reconciliation.

See this comprehensive recap by Common Ground Australia on the importance of this day.

25/01/2021

Well deserved recognition for Miriam Rose. We all need ‘dadirri’ in our lives x

23/12/2020

Thanks for following us this year. In case you missed it, here's our final newsletter.

Merry Christmas and stay safe!

The Hitnet Team
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Hi there, Hope you are well and overcoming the unique challenges of 2020. A final ‘check in’ for the year from us to let you know what we’ve been quietly working on during lockdown in Melbourne. It feels like most of the year has been consumed by restrictions to keep us all safe, however we ha...

23/11/2020

Check out 'Break it Down' music videos and stories breaking down shame and promoting mental well-being and positive social change from five communities in North Queensland.

We're very proud to have worked with Northern Queensland PHN to distribute these community produced videos to our 15 Hitnet Hubs across North Queensland and also to mobile App. Desert Pea Media did wonderful work with Kuranda, Lockhart River, Bowen, Thursday Island and Palm Island to produce these powerful stories and music videos. Thanks also to Matty from Bumma Bippera Media 987fm for doing the great voice over. A true collaboration!

BREAK IT DOWN VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE ON HITNET | The Break it Down project content is now more accessible to North Queenslanders thanks to a collaboration with Hitnet.

The suite of Break it Down short films and music videos, developed by Desert Pea Media and funded by Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN), are now available on 15 Hitnet Hubs in the Cairns, Cape York, and Torres Strait regions, enabling easy access to the interactive channel for people who don’t have a mobile phone or who have limited data access.

Read more at https://www.nqphn.com.au/news/break-it-down-videos-now-available-hitnet