Over the past few months, our Digifale team have been fortunate to deliver Digifale to two community groups in Poneke, Wellington. With both groups having completed their Digifale journey, we reflect on their Digifale journey and our learnings so far. The Wesley Tongan Methodist Church started their Digifale journey on the last Sunday of May, …
Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. From online banking to remote work, having the right digital skills is essential to succeed in today’s tech-driven world. We’re proud to announce that our DIGIFALE programme through our organisation Moana Connect has been selected as a successful recipient of the Digital Literacy Training Fund …
DIGIFALE a recipient of the Digital Literacy Training Fund Read More »
Our current IT workforce is comprised of only 4 percent Māori and 2.8 percent Pasifika. This lack of diversity is not a new challenge, but represents a massive opportunity to meet the demands for digital skills in the health sector. A webinar held on July 27, 2022 explored programmes designed to increase diversity in the …
Growing Māori and Pasifika respresentation in the digital health sector Read More »
DIGIFALE is nestled under Moana Connect. The inspiration behind DIGIFALE and our logo is reflected in this picture – intergenerational connections, fellowship, and importantly, our families and communities across the Moana which we are called to serve. This picture embodies the values of DIGIFALE and Moana Connect and the fale which we interact in which …
TechWeek 22 provided an opportunity for digital training providers to share how they are improving digital inclusion for older people. TechWeek22, which runs from 16-22 May 2022, is a nationwide series of events, showcasing and celebrating New Zealand innovation. It provides a fantastic platform for anyone who has an interest in Technology & Innovations to …
Older people are less likely to own a digital device or have internet connection. Some may have the means to be online but lack the skills to carry out online activities safely with trust and confidence.
As most people already know, DIGIFALE is a programme facilitated by the team at Moana Research based at the Nga Hau Māngere Birthing Centre (just behind the Mangere Town Centre). Outside the rooms where mums give birth, an artist has painted the corridors with murals depicting the voyage many of our ancestors have taken across the …
Sachi Taulelei is a Design Centre of Expertise Lead at ANZ. Read her reflection about the digital divide and diversity has led her to take action.
Digital equity is a priority for health. However, What is digital equity? What is the plan to achieve digital equity for all New Zealanders? How big is the digital divide? “A digitally included person is someone who has access to affordable and accessible digital devices and services at a time and place convenient to them, …
More than 20 percent of New Zealanders experience “digital exclusion”, among them a disproportionate number of Māori and Pacific people.