Same Sky Different Clouds: Digital Skills for Life
We’re proud to introduce our Same Sky Different Clouds: Digital Skills for Life project! This Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, proudly funded by the Queensland Government, is brought to you by TIMS and Concinnity under the Community Foundation Skills program. It’s open to people of all abilities and diversities.
A big thank you to our community members for supporting this program through three intakes this year. Intake 3 is in full swing and very busy. Check out the stories and photos of our participants’ digital journey.
Overview
Same Sky Different Clouds: Digital Skills for Life isn’t just another computer course. We start by identifying the digital inconveniences our participants face daily and what they hope to achieve.
It’s about using everyday tools, including your phone. We focus on practical tech use: at the doctor’s, Centrelink, responding to messages, uploading files, scanning documents, and avoiding scams.
Murri Garden Project
Enhancing Digital Skills at Cobb+Co Museum
Every Thursday, our training program participants head to Toowoomba’s Cobb+Co Museum to put their new digital skills to the test. They’re actively contributing to the digitisation and improvement of the Murri Garden. Skills in action include:
Effective internet research
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Email communication
Digital file management
Excitingly, Cobb+Co Museum has tasked Intake 3 with researching and proposing an extension and renovation of the garden. This proposal will support a funding application to Queensland Museums to bring their vision to life.
Intake 1 and Intake 2 Graduation
Celebrating DSfL Graduates
On August 8th, 2024, DSfL participants from Intakes 1 and 2 celebrated their graduation at Cobb+Co Museum. Despite some absences due to illness, attendees enjoyed a presentation on the program’s journey, followed by refreshments and cake.
A big thank you to the Toowoomba organisations that referred these participants. Special congratulations to our graduates: two are now pursuing online certificate studies, and two have started new jobs. Well done to all for your progress in digital skills!
Gumbi Gumbi Garden visit
Intake 3 Visits Gumbi Gumbi Gardens
Intake 3 recently explored the Gumbi Gumbi Gardens at USQ, designed with input from Toowoomba Historical Elders and Jarowair Elders. Inspired by a Carnival of Flowers brochure, participants used their digital skills to research and locate the garden.
Guided by Paul Carmody, USQ Lecturer (First Nations Studies), they learned about the deep connection of First Australians to the land and the various uses of plants for food, medicine, and tools. A big thank you to Paul for an enlightening and moving experience.
To find out more information, visit TIMS Skilling Queenslanders for Work
To register or express your interest, visit: Register here.
Alternatively, you can book an appointment to speak to our Project Workers: Book an Appointment