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Burdekin children aged 9 to 15 will get a hands-on introduction to the latest digital technologies during school holidays, thanks to a partnership between Burdekin Shire Council and the State Library of Queensland.
Two workshops will be held at the Burdekin Library in Ayr on Wednesday 8 April. The Drones & Programming session runs from 10:00am to 12:00pm, followed by 3D Design & Printing from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Red Dirt Robotics will be a special guest presenter, giving students practical experience with real-world technology.
“By partnering with the State Library of Queensland, Council is able to bring exciting, future focused learning experiences to our community,” Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said.
“These workshops encourage creativity, problem solving and confidence with technology—skills that are increasingly important for both young people and adults.”
Places are limited, ensuring each student can get personal attention and fully explore the technology during the two-hour sessions.
The partnership also offers opportunities for local business owners, with free Digital Marketing for Business online workshops running throughout March. Each two-hour session explores how digital platforms such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, email marketing, and online reviews can help businesses connect with customers.
Sessions are scheduled on 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, and 20 March, providing flexible options for local business owners to participate.
The workshops are delivered through the State Library of Queensland’s Regional Digital Development project, supported by the Department of Customer Service, Open Data and Small and Family Business, as part of a broader initiative to improve digital skills in regional Queensland.
Registrations are now open. Bookings for youth workshops can be made at https://bit.ly/burdekinlibraryevents. Business owners can register via the Digital and You app at www.digitalandyou.com.au/app or Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/4cnomiT.
CAPTION: Two workshops will be held at the Burdekin Library in Ayr on Wednesday 8 April. Photo source: Adobe Stock
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