Michelle Sandford

Provide Industry Advisory towards the success and strategy of the school

The Institute of Data is the gateway for data intensive industries and government agencies to UWA’s expertise in applied data science and understanding of ethical and socially acceptable uses of data and data science in industry and our society broadly. Clear value is proposed for external and internal stakeholders through three pillars namely, ‘data intensive industry gateway’, ‘knowledge transfer’ and ‘UWA collective research impact

Scitech is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to increase awareness, interest, capability and participation by all Western Australians in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
It was established in 1988 as a company limited by guarantee through the combined efforts of the Western Australian Government, leading industry figures and the State’s top scientists and educators.
For 2018 to 2021, Scitech has developed a new vision for enabling a brighter STEM-enabled future for… Show more

Scitech is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to increase awareness, interest, capability and participation by all Western Australians in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
It was established in 1988 as a company limited by guarantee through the combined efforts of the Western Australian Government, leading industry figures and the State’s top scientists and educators.
For 2018 to 2021, Scitech has developed a new vision for enabling a brighter STEM-enabled future for all Western Australians. We call it ‘New Scitech’.
Our bold ‘New Scitech’ strategy will see Scitech change to become more digitally focused in the way we deliver STEM education and awareness, and will drive the showcasing of the latest STEM technologies and advances from across Australia and the globe. Through this strategy, Scitech will empower all Western Australians to be equipped with the 21st century skillset needed now and for the future. Read more about our 'New Scitech' strategy here.
Our programs, exhibitions, regional tours, and teacher development programs now engage more than 500,000 Western Australians each year. Scitech’s websites and social media platforms engage hundreds of thousands more.
We acknowledge the strong ongoing support of the Government of Western Australia and from our partners, including leading industry players, tertiary education institutions, STEM agencies and other key stakeholders. Show less

She Codes is a movement focused on empowering women to enter tech careers. We provide a range of sessions and resources that give women the flexibility and support they need to enable them for a career change. One-Day Coding and Cupcake days, Week-Long Flash Courses, and 3-month long conversion courses - are just part of the choices we provide.

She Codes is on a mission to to teach women coding skills, get women into technical careers, and build communities of like-minded women. Our… Show more

She Codes is a movement focused on empowering women to enter tech careers. We provide a range of sessions and resources that give women the flexibility and support they need to enable them for a career change. One-Day Coding and Cupcake days, Week-Long Flash Courses, and 3-month long conversion courses - are just part of the choices we provide.

She Codes is on a mission to to teach women coding skills, get women into technical careers, and build communities of like-minded women. Our vision is to increase diversity in tech by inspiring 100,000 women across Australia by 2025. Show less

We provide advisory and feedback around the creation of new courses in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Soroptimist International is a vibrant, dynamic organisation for today's professional and business women. We are committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.

We provide service and support through community events, raise money and help women and girls add value to their lives through education, skills improvement and… Show more

Soroptimist International is a vibrant, dynamic organisation for today's professional and business women. We are committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.

We provide service and support through community events, raise money and help women and girls add value to their lives through education, skills improvement and advocacy.

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The WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards (WAiTTA) have been conducted annually since 1991 by the WA Branch of the Australian Computer Society Inc. The purpose of the WAiTTA is to recognise outstanding performance and contributions by members of the IT&T community in Western Australia.

http://www.waitta.asn.au/

Western Australia has earned its place on the global tech stage, with standout projects like Canva and Moodle originating here, our nascent Digital Games sector winning major contracts, and the world’s largest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array, preparing to deliver unprecedented volumes of data from the Murchison through the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre at Curtin. FutureNow works closely with our industry partners to examine current trends in the Information Communications Technology… Show more

Western Australia has earned its place on the global tech stage, with standout projects like Canva and Moodle originating here, our nascent Digital Games sector winning major contracts, and the world’s largest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array, preparing to deliver unprecedented volumes of data from the Murchison through the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre at Curtin. FutureNow works closely with our industry partners to examine current trends in the Information Communications Technology sector and identify opportunities to promote and support the ICT and broader workforce. Show less

As the professional association for Australia’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector, the ACS is passionate about the ICT profession being recognised as a driver of innovation and business – able to deliver real, tangible outcomes.
We are expertly assisted by three high-level Advisory Boards; Profession, Technical and Member who provide foresighting advice and resource development validation to ensure ACS continues to evolve as a modern and contemporary Professional Body.

The Australian Computer Society is governed by a national Management Committee. This committee is assisted by a National Congress, eight State and Territory Branch Executive Committees, and three expert advisory boards - the Member Advisory Board, the Profession Advisory Board, and the Technical Advisory Board.
All three Boards provide strategy advice within their areas of expertise to Management Committee via their Vice Presidents.
One of the key strengths of the ACS is the collective… Show more

The Australian Computer Society is governed by a national Management Committee. This committee is assisted by a National Congress, eight State and Territory Branch Executive Committees, and three expert advisory boards - the Member Advisory Board, the Profession Advisory Board, and the Technical Advisory Board.
All three Boards provide strategy advice within their areas of expertise to Management Committee via their Vice Presidents.
One of the key strengths of the ACS is the collective knowledge and skills of its members, and the expert advisory boards are the framework for optimising this expertise.
The ACS Management Committee controls and manages the Society, within the bounds set by the Associations Incorporations Act (ACT) and the Society’s Objects, Rules and National Regulations.
The Management Committee consists of the National Office Bearers (President, three Vice Presidents, Immediate Past President, National Treasurer) as well as the Chief Executive Officer and four National Congressional Representatives. Show less

I lead of room of up to 35 Toddlers with a ratio of 1 adult to every 5 kids (or 1 teenage assistant to every 4 kids). I do this twice a month and really enjoy working with the little ones and keeping them entertained for a couple of hours on a Sunday morning

Leadership Pipeline is a year long course run over 4 terms which seeks to educate leaders, or people who are interested in leadership on trends, methodologies, theories, and frameworks. Each weekly session is 2 hours long, except the MBTI session which is 3 hours and comprises partial lecture and part group work. There are between 30 and 50 delegates who take part each year.

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Muses run JavaScript and Node.js workshops for women, non-binary and trans folk around Australia. We believe that everyone should try programming at least once in their life. Therefore we created a community where, in a friendly atmosphere with a great vibe you can try programming for the first time or, if you already code, learn something new about JavaScript and/or Node.js. Our half day coding bootcamps are also a great opportunity to grow your network and meet new people with similar… Show more

Muses run JavaScript and Node.js workshops for women, non-binary and trans folk around Australia. We believe that everyone should try programming at least once in their life. Therefore we created a community where, in a friendly atmosphere with a great vibe you can try programming for the first time or, if you already code, learn something new about JavaScript and/or Node.js. Our half day coding bootcamps are also a great opportunity to grow your network and meet new people with similar interests. Show less

We work to provide a place where students can learn at their own pace and get lots of individual help with a high tutor-to-student ratio. We have a focus on Python programming, but also aim to give the students a wide view of the computing field and the various related fields so they can find their own interests.

Through interacting with university students and professionals who work in the industry, students will also gain an idea of what it's like to study and work in computer science… Show more

We work to provide a place where students can learn at their own pace and get lots of individual help with a high tutor-to-student ratio. We have a focus on Python programming, but also aim to give the students a wide view of the computing field and the various related fields so they can find their own interests.

Through interacting with university students and professionals who work in the industry, students will also gain an idea of what it's like to study and work in computer science fields. Show less

I attend with other industry experts to talk about what trends we are seeing in employment and skills in the technology industry and what languages, skills, solutions we would consider it most useful for graduates to come armed with. I also attend for the end of year project displays, so I can provide support and advocate for the students.

We provide advisory to the school of computing science on what trends we are seeing in industry and what languages, skills, subjects we would prefer to see students come out of their courses with.

We provide advisory to the school of business and marketing on what trends we are seeing in industry and what languages, skills, subjects we would prefer to see students come out of their courses with. I have also provided some content for courses.

The Australian Business and Community Network (ABCN) is a not-for-profit organisation that connects business with disadvantaged education through mentoring and partnership programs.

Our aim is to provide students with the skills and work experience they require to make sound personal, educational and vocational choices. This is achieved through structured programs that involve corporate volunteers mentoring students in the workplace and business partnering with disadvantaged schools.

Based in Perth, Western Australia, Co3 Contemporary Dance is the State’s premier contemporary dance company. Driven by excellence and collaboration, we have become a progressive platform for the exchange of ideas and stories that reflect the experiences of our community. With a multidisciplinary and technological focus, our company presents an annual program of works with unique physicality and expression. We seek to empower and inspire the next generation of artists through our engagement… Show more

Based in Perth, Western Australia, Co3 Contemporary Dance is the State’s premier contemporary dance company. Driven by excellence and collaboration, we have become a progressive platform for the exchange of ideas and stories that reflect the experiences of our community. With a multidisciplinary and technological focus, our company presents an annual program of works with unique physicality and expression. We seek to empower and inspire the next generation of artists through our engagement programs.

CoVid highlighted just how quickly our industry can be impacted. With performance venue closures, social distancing and travel restrictions, the crisis highlighted the vulnerability of our programs that rely on venues, live audiences and in-person delivery. To future proof our company against similar events, Co3 is integrating a Digital Platform into our business model that contains a number of initiatives that sit across all program areas. The platform will enable us to reach increased audiences (potentially) across the globe. It will allow people who may be reluctant to engage in larger community gatherings due to COVID fears, or restrictions based on age, health, disability, or geographic distance, to engage with professional programs and productions without needing to visit a theatre or be exposed to large crowds.

With thanks to Lotterywest funding, we are currently building the foundational programs (WA Makers Library, Audience Enhancement App and THE ZONE VR) that will be the first offerings on the platform. Alpha testing of these programs will commence November 2020.
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