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The Guide Dogs Australia free digital hub, CatchUp, has launched a host of new features in the last few weeks to enhance connection amongst the low vision and blind community.

Two of Australia’s leading ex-service organisations, Invictus Australia and veteran support charity Soldier On, have partnered to further support the health and wellbeing of military veterans and their families. 

Sky News Australia has become the newest official media partner in 2021 for veteran support organisation Soldier On.

COMPANY NEWS by Xplor Technologies:  In an industry first, Xplor Technologies, a global platform combining SaaS solutions with embedded payments and Commerce Accelerating Technologies for the childcare and education sector, has today announced a pioneering new collaboration with leading ‘buy now, pay later’ solution, Zip, to offer families more choice and flexibility when it comes to paying for childcare services.

Microsoft has acquired Brisbane-based in-browser video creation company Clipchamp.

A campaign warning parents and carers of the dangers of button batteries has been launched by the ACCC.

An increasing number of Victorians want the 5 kilometre travel limit imposed due to the COVID stage 4 restricition scrapped now, according to a new survey.

Business advisory group UBT has deployed an app to quickly get food boxes to COVID-19 affected families across NSW as part of their charitable organisation, Rapid Relief Team (RRT).

Internet service provider IPSTAR Broadband is offering free satellite Internet services to regional Australians during the COVID 19 shutdown.

Australian doctors in general practice clinics will get free delivery of enhanced telehealth services with upgrades to the system delivered by NBN Co in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Australian Labor Party has called for an NBN rebate — and free NBN broadband access for a period of at least 12 months — to help connect families and children with no Internet at home, ensuring access to broadband for children it says are potentially missing out on the benefits of connectivity.

SPONSORED NEWS (Sponsored by iTWire): As Australians start to think about the gifts they will share over the festive season, children’s education charity The Smith Family urges them to also consider stepping up to help change the course of a child’s life, by supporting their education to break the cycle of poverty.

Design company Autodesk is partnering with Mattel to bring cutting-edge 3D design and 3D printing experiences to Mattel’s toy line for families and kids.