Whitsunday ROC (Regional Organisation of Councils) has successfully nominated three representatives for a program designed to grow Queensland’s digital economy.
The Advance Queensland Community Digital Champions program is a state-wide initiative that highlights positive role models who are helping to improve Queensland’s digital literacy.
The participants are chosen for their work and leadership across business, industry or community sectors.
Whitsunday ROC has put forth champions from each of its member councils – Isaac, Mackay and Whitsunday Regional Councils.
Melissa Westcott of Isaac was selected in round one of the program; Megan Taylor of Whitsunday and Dennis Murphy of Mackay were nominated and chosen in round two.
In June, Ms Taylor and Mr Murphy attended the inaugural Advance Queensland Community Digital Champions Roundtable at the State Library of Queensland, accompanied by Digital Economy Reference Group chair Geoff Fleming.
Mr Murphy, who is president and co-founder of Startup Mackay, said he felt honoured to be inducted into the Digital Champions program.
“The calibres of the individuals who have already been nominated are outstanding.”
Mr Murphy said the participants ranged from individuals working with seniors and remote Aboriginal communities to those producing TV programs for sick children in hospital and creators of digital platforms for men’s mental health and suicide prevention.
“The Roundtable event has enabled me to make connections with startup community leaders and other movers and shakers around Queensland who are working to improve the community around them using technology.”
The three Whitsunday ROC Digital Champions will help conduct awareness and education sessions on digital literacy across the region.
