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Social enterprise opens data careers to neurodivergent
Digital twins

Social enterprise opens data careers to neurodivergent

Australian Spatial Analytics has created over 230 data careers for young neurodivergent adults while delivering AUD $18 million in projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Hero Foundation aims to unlock one million jobs by 2034
Small Business

Hero Foundation aims to unlock one million jobs by 2034

Hero Foundation aims to unlock one million job opportunities by 2034, tackling unemployment among Australians facing employment barriers with tech and social partnerships.

By Alexandra Goodenough • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Epson & Citizen Wolf launch Smart Factory to cut textile waste
Clean technologies

Epson & Citizen Wolf launch Smart Factory to cut textile waste

Epson and Citizen Wolf launch Smart Factory in Marrickville to cut textile waste via on-demand garment printing and support Australian charities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australian IT firms win top Asia Pacific innovation awards
Digital Transformation

Australian IT firms win top Asia Pacific innovation awards

Australian IT firms Precision IT, ASI and Fuse Technology have won top Asia Pacific awards for growth, sustainability and digital innovation at Ingram Micro's 2025 summit.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
CommBank grants up to AUD $200,000 to support First Nations wellbeing
Social enterprise

CommBank grants up to AUD $200,000 to support First Nations wellbeing

CommBank awards up to AUD $200,000 to First Nations-led groups, supporting initiatives against financial abuse and boosting community wellbeing in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
PonyUp launches carbon tracking for refurbished IT equipment
Financial Systems

PonyUp launches carbon tracking for refurbished IT equipment

Melbourne's PonyUp partners with Rejoose to offer Australian businesses carbon tracking of refurbished IT, supporting ESG goals and food charity SecondBite.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Reskilling domestic violence survivors for tech roles boosts GDP
Data Analytics

Reskilling domestic violence survivors for tech roles boosts GDP

Reskilling domestic violence survivors for tech roles could add AUD $6.5 billion annually to Australia's economy, says Humans of Purpose blueprint.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Reskilling initiative helps survivors gain tech jobs & independence
Social enterprise

Reskilling initiative helps survivors gain tech jobs & independence

Humans of Purpose aims to reskill domestic violence survivors with digital training, boosting independence and addressing Australia's tech skills gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 25th May 2025

Global Stories

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Tech founders lead Tide everywoman entrepreneur awards
Digital Transformation

Tech founders lead Tide everywoman entrepreneur awards

Tech founders Julie Collison and Emma O'Brien top Tide everywoman awards as women-led firms eye growth despite tough UK backdrop.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
GravityLab tops global B Corp ranking for tech support services
Robotic Process Automation

GravityLab tops global B Corp ranking for tech support services

New Zealand's GravityLab tops global B Corp rankings for tech support, leading in social impact and anti-trafficking efforts with USD $1m donated.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Rise by Talent launches new strategy to boost tech diversity
Artificial Intelligence

Rise by Talent launches new strategy to boost tech diversity

Rise by Talent rebrands and sets new strategy under Georgia Townsend to boost tech diversity and skills in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Australia Post ORIAS 2025 awards champion innovation & diversity
eCommerce

Australia Post ORIAS 2025 awards champion innovation & diversity

Australia Post's 2025 ORIAS Impact Awards honour Cool Beans Underwear, Koh, and Mettle Women Inc. for innovation, sustainability, and diversity in online retail.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
CommBank campaign shares personal stories of overcoming doubt
Social enterprise

CommBank campaign shares personal stories of overcoming doubt

CommBank's 'Doubt Never Did' campaign shares stories from Aussies like Mary Fowler and Zoe Karatzovalis overcoming doubt to achieve personal and professional goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water

Yubico's Secure It Forward programme teams up with Solvatten to deliver clean water and strengthen digital security in developing countries, aiding over 800,000 lives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth
Social enterprise

Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth

Toronto startup Shuriii has been chosen for the Siakam EdTech Engine programme, aiming to revolutionise K-12 education with dynamic data-driven insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision
Internet of Things

Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision

Xero has awarded SG$630,000 to 28 winners of the 2024 Beautiful Business Fund, supporting small businesses across multiple countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Toast Electric expands to help families facing winter hardship
Power / Energy

Toast Electric expands to help families facing winter hardship

Toast Electric is expanding to Horowhenua and Wairarapa, aiding New Zealand families struggling with winter energy hardship through discounted electricity and support programmes.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025