Networking
The Age
Saturday October 25, 2008
True story: a man who started a business in Point Cook was forced to move his operation a few kilometres up the freeway to Williamstown because he could not access a reliable, high speed broadband internet service. Next Thursday, the Western Region Telecommunications Forum will feature Federal Communications Minister Stephen Conroy (pictured) as guest speaker - and maybe the chap from Point Cook will be there asking when his suburb will be upgraded?
Project officer for forum organiser LeadWest, Sarah Diamond, says the real question is: "Why isn't broadband on the same level as other infrastructure?"The forum is at Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre, 65Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes from 7.30am to noon and has speakers including Telstra managing director of public policy and communications David Quilty and local State Government member Marsha Thomson. For bookings call Elizabeth Pyke 93175794.Those on the job say child protection is a challenging but very rewarding career choice. If you want to work with children and families, the Children Youth and Families division of the Department of Human Services is hosting a child-protection careers open day on Saturday, November11 at 50Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. To go along, register with Lynda Whitaker on 90969283 or email acareerthatcounts@dhs.vic.gov.auWork-life balance will be the hot topic for the Cardinia Business Breakfast on Thursday, November13. Motivational speaker DiPadgett from You Are Special will talk about achieving a happier workplace and increased staff performance, promising practical tips that her audience can take away to use at once. It's on at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham and is $35 a head. To book call 59450400.The new-look Melbourne Advertising and Design Club is drumming up membership and new President Christy Peacock from Publicis Mojo says: "We plan to implement an education program for members of the MADC who work in the industry. We also aim to develop an online communication tool that will enable us to communicate with our members better." MADC, is established in 1955, is one of Australia's oldest advertising creative organisations and has about 500 members composed primarily of advertising and design professionals and associated organisations. Go to madc.com.au -- GLEN JAMESnetworkmycareer@theage.com.au (no attachments, please.)
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