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What does Gidgits offer girls who are into doing great information technology?
Gidgits hosts a range of events and competitions each year. We can link girls to other girls who have similar interests and connect them to mentors and role models in the industry.
Our aim is to be active and to show that girls can do anything! Together we hope to help girls develop the confidence, skills and knowledge that will help them succeed not only in the industry - but in life.
Part of the philosophy of Gidgits is that our events will:
- provide girls with challenging and engaging learning experiences
- help girls develop an understanding of the diverse range of career paths in the ICT industry
- be activity based with the majority of activities being 'hands-on'
- involve role models from the industry
- encourage teamwork and friendships between Gidgits
- be fun!
Girls can find out about our events and competitions through our website. This will be updated regularly. The site will also include tutorials that girls anywhere can complete to help them further develop their ICT skills!
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Gidgits also offers schools and regional groups throughout the state with support, promotional items and access to their own portion of the Gidgits site. For further information about this support mechanism, see our Gidgits in Queensland page.
How does Gidgits happen?
Gidgits is coordinated by the Learning Development Centre - ICTs in Far North Queensland and the Education Queensland Girls & ICTs team.
Project Managers
Kristine Kopelke Email: kristine@eq.edu.au
Kristine is the founder and project manager of Gidgits. She oversees the project and coordinates aspects such as funding, sponsorship, promotion, event management and web design.
Colleen Stieler Email: Colleen.Stieler@qed.qld.gov.au
Colleen is a project manager for Gidgits and manages events throughout the state and the Go Go Gidgits Online Computer Club for girls. Colleen is the leader of the Girls & ICTs initiatives within Education Queensland.
Project Team
A large number of dedicated teachers and industry members throughout the state give up their time to make Gidgits happen. These include:
Theresa Feletar - Technology Coordinator at the Cairns School of Distance Education.
Theresa is a key project officer for the project who works closely with the project manager on everything from conference and event management, promotion and sponsorship. Theresa and the Cairns School of Distance Education make it possible for Gidgits events in North Queensland to include girls from rural and remote areas.
Sonja Bernhardt - Women in Technology Founder and Director of Thoughtware and Buziwomen.com
Sonja provides advice to Gidgits on new directions, sponsorship and promotion. We are very fortunate to have her on the committee in an advisory role.
Michelle Williams - Education Consultant
Michelle is an ambassador for the Gidgits project. When working throughout the state, she promotes the project and encourages educators and girls to get involved. Michelle has assisted us with teacher forums and promotion of the project.
The project steering committee is also supported by a range of educators, industry members and administrators including:
Educators
Derek Copelin - Charters Towers State High School
Therese Brandt - Cooktown ICT Coordinator
Industry & Government Partners
IIB - I-Star Program - special thanks to Mary Lloyd and Di Haszard
Women in Technology
QANTM (Queensland and Northern Territory Multimedia)
Apple Australia
Fission Chips
Weblistix
Thoughtware
QSITE
RCS Solutions
Queensland DPI - Northern Fisheries Unit
Divepix
Technosphere
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