Digital IQ - Meet the team
Fenella Jane - Community Advisor - Health, Women in Community
Fenella is a community-minded regional local who owns a health food store and founded Keep It Simple Solutions (KISS) wellness products and mentoring services. KISS reflects Fenella's philosophy on life! "what we give out, we get back; what we feed our mind and body, we ultimately feed our heart and soul."
Fenella has delivered coaching, training, mentoring, and workshops across the region, volunteering to deliver workshops to community groups. As a long-term regional local, she is passionate about the Be Connected initiative as a way to 'put back' into the community. She can also be heard on regional ABC Radio, discussing topics connected to health, wellness, and happiness.
More information at: www.abc.net.au/radio/people/fenella-jane/8900698
www.kissbyfenellajane.com.au/about-us.php
Derek - Community Advisor - Safety, Security, Mens Sheds
Derek is a community-minded regional local who assists with administration for the team of volunteer Digital Mentors. Derek is motivated to connect people in need to local area support networks.
Derek has previously assisted in administering Digital Development and Community Support programs, helping coordinate workshops and 'face-to-face' digital advisors within the community. A passionate regional local with a long family history connected to the regions, Derek is passionate about regional communities having access to services and support available within metro areas, helping to erode 'digital exclusion' in the bush.
His favorite saying "To make good things happen in the regions, you need to have good people on the ground in the region, doing the right thing and leading by example. Good foundations will help the foundation of Good things"
Accredited Digital Mentors - New England
Kathryn - SENIOR Digital Mentor / Travel adventures
Kathryn is a Digital Mentor and Advisor, combining her profound passion for travel with a deep appreciation for the transformative potential of the internet in global travel planning. Her expertise spans from leveraging tools such as Google Earth and Google Maps to harnessing online resources that facilitate immersive connections with destinations worldwide. Kathryn is committed to the idea that technology can empower individuals to turn their dream travel destinations into reality. With a comprehensive mastery key training topics. She has fostered digital literacy and connectivity within her community via affiliations with VIEW Club, Aero Club, and dedicated volunteer work with Driver Reviver.
MOLLY - Senior Digital Mentor / Intergenerational Technology
Molly is a digital mentor, with a distinct focus on intergenerational interactions facilitated by digital technologies. Her work has illuminated the remarkable capacity of digital tools to construct profound bridges between seniors and juniors, transcending generational divides and nurturing meaningful connections. An illustrative instance lies in intergenerational digital learning programs, where seniors generously share their wisdom, while juniors reciprocate by offering their technological expertise. This exchange not only bridges the digital generation gap but also fosters the growth of empathy, patience, and mutual understanding. In the process, seniors gain essential digital skills, while juniors acquire a richer appreciation for history and the wealth of life experiences. Molly's work embodies the transformative potential of intergenerational connectivity in our increasingly digital world.
Merril - LEAD Senior Digital Mentor / lifestyle and share stream
Merril is our Senior Digital Mentor and Advisor. Merill works for a Nursing Home facility, lives on a farm, and is the proud mother to lovely children who connect to the farming industry. She has completed all topics available via key initiative websites, including Be Connected: Getting to know your device, Getting started online, Safety first, and Connecting to others.
Merril is community and entrepreneurial-minded, currently working on a new start-up idea, innovating new ideas for Seniors' travel and lifestyle requirements. She enjoys helping and showing people the opportunities available via understanding computers, smartphones, tablets, and the internet.
Wendy carpenter - Digital Mentor - Accredited
Wendy is a Be Connected Network Partner and volunteers Digital Mentor for the Gunnedah area.
She is a proud local that is passionate about healing through health.
Click on the picture of Wendy to learn more about the support available.
Find out more about Wendy by watching this short Interview Click Here or on the picture to the left.
Kate Johnson - Digital Mentor - ACCREDITED
Kate is a Network Partner and volunteers Digital Mentor for the Gunnedah area.
She is a proud local that is passionate about healing through health.
Click on the picture of Kate to learn more about the support available.
Find out more about Kate by watching this short Interview Click Here or on the picture to the left.
David - Digital Advisor / next gen innovation Stream leader
David provides strategic direction for projects that entwines youth engagement strategies with experienced entrepreneurs—a very talented innovator, part academic, part philosopher, and passionate about putting back into the community.
David volunteers with the SES services and assists with projects across the region.
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