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Achievement unlocked! The Manjimup Community Resource Centre are thrilled to see that not one, but two of our events have be placed in the Neighbourhood House Week 2016; Linkwest magazine!   Thursday, 21 July 2016
"It's a fantastic achievement to be recognised through the highest benchmark for ecologically sustainable fishing - Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification," Mr Francis said. The fishery operates from Carnarvon to Bremer Bay and currently has an annual harvest quota of 140 tonnes. Fishing occurs in waters 500-800 metres deep using pots. The majority of the catch is sent to Asian markets, with exports to China accounting for about 30 per cent of sales. The Minister said the MSC independent certification would further enhance the deep sea crab fishery's reputation as a quality, sustainable, seafood provider. "The MSC sustainable fisheries standard is internationally recognised as the most prestigious fisheries environmental accreditation," he said. "The MSC certification, which was funded as part of a $14.5 million third party certification program, is another example of the Liberal National Government's commitment to providing better fishing opportunities for West Australians." Mr Francis thanked the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council and other parties who took part in the MSC's public consultation process for the deep sea crab fishery. The full assessment took about 18 months. Fact File
Thursday, 21 July 2016
"Innovation in its many forms impacts everyone, so it's only fitting for West Australians to have the opportunity to tune in, contribute and debate the future directions of innovation across our State," Mr Marmion said. "About 250 people will be attending the summit in person, with expressions of interest exceeding expectations. However, anyone who wants to participate is encouraged to attend regional Westlink centres or watch online, with the capacity to send questions and comments via SMS and Twitter." The summit is the foundation event for the State Innovation Strategy, following the Liberal National Government's allocation of an additional $20 million in the 2016-17 Budget to position WA as a regional and global innovation centre. "This is on top of $30 million we are already investing in defence industries, shipbuilding and science, and does not include the tens of millions being spent in health research such as at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, the Telethon Kids Institute and the Sarich Neuroscience Research Institute," the Minister said. "From digital technology to digging up minerals, the summit is about encouraging new ideas and mapping out the best ways to maximise business opportunities. "We will be concentrating on four themes: investment, marketing, collaboration and retaining WA's homegrown and often prodigious talent for the benefit of all West Australians." Summit outcomes will provide a framework for the five-year State Innovation Strategy. "This forum will bring together business, community and government, to help design our innovation blueprint," Mr Marmion said. "The bottom line is more jobs, through commercialising concepts and growing WA's creative culture." Fact File
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
Acting Premier and Training and Workforce Development Minister Liza Harvey said the free augmented reality app allowed users to look through a tablet or phone at a designated location in Kings Park, and see the character of Sgt Tom McKinnon appear in 3D. "Through the app, ANZAC Tom tells stories to the app users which were taken from the actual diary entries of Western Australian soldiers," Mrs Harvey said. "Sgt Tom McKinnon is played by popular Perth actor Myles Pollard who donned a motion-capture suit to create his character, which the TAFE students built the app around." The project was a joint initiative between North Metropolitan TAFE, Frame AR, the Returned and Services League of Australia WA Branch and Kings Park and Botanic Garden. "This is a great example of TAFE's industry partnerships where students work together on real projects for clients and gain experience, a portfolio of real work and employment," the Acting Premier said. North Metropolitan TAFE and Frame AR's ANZAC Tom Imaginarium app took out the 'Most Creative Media/Entertainment Technology Award' at the recent INCITE Awards. They will now go on to represent Western Australia at the Australian Information Industry Association National iAwards which will be held in Melbourne in September 2016. Mrs Harvey said the app has had more than 5,000 installs so far and seen by more than 10,000 users. The app is also currently installed at the Army Museum of Western Australia and 12 regional schools across WA. "Our TAFE students are at the cutting edge of technology and emerging trends, and I am proud to say all the students involved have now entered rewarding careers in their chosen fields of media and animation," she said. Fact File
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We are also proud members of Link West.
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