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AI brain games co-designed with kaumātua, gaming technology to prevent online scamming and Te Reo Māori fluent personalised virtual companions are some of the grant recipients of the inaugural Respectful Ageing Innovation Challenge, funded by The Selwyn Foundation Elli Cares - age-in-place advanced monitoring app for older people with impaired cognitive function to enhance safety and independence. Gamefroot - cognitive games using gaming technology to empower older people against online scamming Dev Academy Aotearoa - #AI training programme for people working with seniors. JIX Reality - Te Reo #Māori fluent empathic personalised virtual companions for older people to alleviate social isolation and loneliness Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust - co-designing AI brain games with kaumātua to support ongoing cognitive functioning Pasifika Digital Knowledge Bank - training for older Pacific people to enhance their digital literacy Inu Akerei (Rei) Maresala-Thomson, MBA Trust MYRIVR – extension of an existing app to increase access for older people to social and health services Elia Chan, MBA The University of Auckland won two grants: to create a digital VR health system to increase effective exercise and reduce falls for seniors, and a system for mobile-based advanced real-time tracking in dementia care called Smart-Dementia. Read the full story in eHealthNews https://lnkd.in/gEiPSv-v Janice Sanders Andrew (Andy) Stewart Rangimahora Reddy

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Huge Thank You for the Success of Our First Franklin STEM Event! After the incredible success of our inaugural Franklin STEM event on 8th August, we are excited to announce that we’re already planning to make this an annual event! We’ll be confirming the date soon and are eager to lock in all our amazing exhibitors and sponsors as we expand our reach across Franklin. Thank you once again to all of our supporters for helping to make this event a reality for our community. Stay tuned for updates—there’s much more to come! #STEMExhibitors #TechInnovation #STEMShowcase #FutureOfSTEM #FranklinSTEM #STEMEducation #DigitalLearning #TechExpo #STEMIndustry #InnovateFranklin #STEMInAction #HandsOnSTEM #STEMForAll #STEMSponsors #CommunitySupport #SponsorSTEM #SupportingSTEM #STEMBackers #BuildingFuture #EmpowerSTEM #CommunityGrowth #STEMLeadership #InvestInSTEM #SponsorSpotlight #PartnerForProgress Campfire Studios ED&EM Auckland TechStep Auckland Business Chamber MYRIVR Technologies Trust MYRIVR A & K Thomson Limited Pasifika Digital Knowledge Bank Ministry of Education The University of Auckland Massey University Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Techtorium Manukau Institute of Technology Cybernix Digital Passport NZ Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Amazon Web Services (AWS) Auckland Council Pasifika Tech Education Charity The Cause Collective NZ CCREATE AGE University of Auckland - Newmarket Innovation Precinct Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Innovation Franklin Pukekohe Business Association Pukekohe High School STEM Alliance Aotearoa

🌟 Join the Pukekohe Youth Leadership Council! 🌟 Are you aged 17-22 and living in the Pukekohe area? Do you have a passion for leading and making a difference in your community? Now's your chance! We're looking for driven young people to join the Pukekohe Youth Leadership Council (PYLC). Why join? - Lead on issues that matter to you. - Collaborate with like-minded youth. - Make a lasting impact in your community. Important Dates: - EOI Opens: 9th August, 12pm - EOI Closes: 28th August, 5pm - PYLC Starts: 30th August, 5pm 🔗 For more details and to submit your expression of interest (EOI), visit: pylc.nz https://lnkd.in/gMC9Ugu3 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to serve your community with pride, diversity, and inclusiveness! #PukekoheYouth #Leadership #CommunityEngagement #PYLC Innovation Franklin Pasifika Digital Knowledge Bank Pukekohe High School Pukekohe Business Association Chillion Sanerivi Inu Akerei (Rei) Maresala-Thomson, MBA ED&EM Auckland

Huge thank you to everyone who came out to support the innaugral launch of our very first Franklin STEM Expo held in Pukekohe today. This was six years in the making and so a huge congratulations to our supporters, exhibitors and attendees. Huge mihi to our exhibitors: ABC The University of Waikato The University of Auckland Massey University Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Manukau Institute of Technology Techtorium The Cause Collective NZ Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Cybernix Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Auckland Council MYRIVR Technologies Trust MYRIVR Drone Legends Amazon Web Services (AWS) CCREATE AGE Institute of Awesome FM - Rhema Media NZ Robotics Charitable Charitable Trust: Kiwibots Franklin Community Hub Franklin Arts Centre Strategic Esports ED&EM Auckland Entertainment Limited Campfire Studios Aerospace Education Digital Passport NZ Literacy Aotearoa Zeducation Logan Soole Inu Akerei (Rei) Maresala-Thomson, MBA Ngaire Kerse Will (Viriamu) Fleming Robert Perelini Otako Kaufusi Linda Crosbie Kuli Taumoefolau Chillion Sanerivi Taitosaua William Peace Elia Chan, MBA Judy Speight Faisal Saleem Jason Jacobs (雅各布斯) Han Piew Chin

Our Banner is Up! We're thrilled to announce that our banner is up, highlighting the exciting Franklin STEM Expo! Event Details: Date: 8th August Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Location: PIA Event Centre, Pukekohe Confirmed Exhibitors Include: ABC The University of Waikato Cybernix Techtorium Institute of Awesome Life FM - Rhema Media Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) NZ Robotics Charitable Trust: KIWIBOTS The Cause Collective NZ Massey University, Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa Drone Legends Aotearoa Manukau Institute of Technology Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Franklin Community Hub Franklin Arts Centre Trust MYRIVR MYRIVR Technologies Strategic Esports Entertainment Limited Aerospace Education Digital Passport NZ Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Whitecliffe College Bricks 4 Kidz New Zealand Amazon Web Services (AWS) Dept of Mathematics, The University of Auckland Join Us: Don't miss this last-minute opportunity to be part of an inspiring event! A handful of exhibitor spots are still available. Interested in Exhibiting? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g2ndupcj Want to Attend? Register here: https://lnkd.in/g7AqkEMi Hurry, spaces are filling up fast! Join us to explore the latest in STEM and help drive better outcomes for our community. Auckland Council Auckland Business Chamber TechStep ED&EM Auckland Pasifika Digital Knowledge Bank

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Rangatahi in Franklin! 🌟 Pasifika Digital Knowledge Bank is thrilled to announce our 15-week Ham Radio programme, combining face-to-face activities at our Pukekohe office and online video sessions with the Central Virginia Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Supported by National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), this course is designed to help youth earn ham radio licenses and engage deeply with their communities, enhancing STEM learning and identity. Thank you to Lyndele McCain von Schill and her wonderful team at National Radio Astronomy Observatory for the privilege of being selected as the international Indigenous community organisation to support underserved rangatahi. 🗓️ Starts: September 🕘 When: Saturdays at 9 AM NZT (5 PM Virginia, US) To learn more about the programme, visit here: https://lnkd.in/gC72rWQ9. 🌐 To register, click here: https://lnkd.in/g4_39frs This project was made possible by a generous grant from the Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC). Learn more about this organization here: https://www.ardc.net/💡 #PasifikaDigitalKnowledgeBank #HamRadio #YouthEmpowerment #Rangatahi #DigitalSkills #GlobalConnections #STEM https://lnkd.in/gC72rWQ9 Inu Akerei (Rei) Maresala-Thomson, MBA Robert Perelini Will (Viriamu) Fleming Sylvia Moe Logan Soole Auckland Council Manawa4 Limited A & K Thomson Limited MYRIVR Technologies Trust MYRIVR CCREATE AGE University of Auckland - Newmarket Innovation Precinct Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Ministry for Pacific Peoples Counties Energy Literacy Aotearoa Innovation Franklin Foundation North TechStep University of Auckland - Newmarket Innovation Precinct Auckland Business Chamber

This week, we celebrate Pasifika Digital Knowledge Bank as an Innovation Franklin supporter. Pasifika Digital Knowledge Bank is a charitable trust founded and self-funded through A & K Thomson Limited, a company Inu Akerei (Rei) Maresala-Thomson, MBA founded with his wife. Their center is dedicated to empowering Maori, Pasifika, and rural communities through technology and innovation. They offer a co-working space, tech and website development services, a podcasting and photography studio, and support a variety of community organizations and sports teams. By fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, they aim to drive growth, creativity, and innovation, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to uplifting the Franklin community. Pasifika Digital Knowledge Bank are also putting on the first STEM Fair in Franklin in August. For more details see the below link! https://lnkd.in/gA2qYQAh Thank you, Pasifika Digital Knowledge Bank, for supporting Innovation Franklin and helping to ‘Position Franklin for the future’. #PasifikaDigitalKnowledgeBank #InnovationFranklin #SupportersPost #EmpoweringCommunities #FranklinNZ #SupportingGrowth #CreativityAndInnovation #FutureFocused #PositioningFranklinForTheFuture

Update time. Very very proud to share some updates from our podcast project for young people called, DigiKōr aka Digital Kōrero. We're still learning as we build, but the impact already from our first 100 students is giving us the confidence and courage to keep going. I truly believe, and am collecting the evidence to show, that authentic connection is the missing piece in our education system, and DigiKōr aims to serve in this space by connecting our young people for more authentic conversations. Thank you for championing Campfire Studios Sylvia Moe & Inu Akerei (Rei) Maresala-Thomson, MBA, Flaui Muaulu, Astrid Visser and so so many more. More to come...

Day 6 of Samoan Language Week 2024 Welcome back to our Pasifika Digital Knowledge Bank initiative, sponsored by A & K Thomson and Campfire Studios in partnership with Māori And Pasifika Support Services (MAPSS). Today, Samoan language and cultural facilitator Alaelua Leasoiloaifaleupolu Taulapapa Malesala demonstrates the faatulima in action. This traditional greeting is a powerful way to acknowledge titles, rankings, and villages, and it can make a significant impact when meeting others. Practice the faatulima at home before your next meeting to impress your family, friends, and community. Mastering this skill not only shows respect but also deepens your connection to Samoan culture. Alaelua delivers language and cultural classes across New Zealand, Australia, and the US, serving clients in both the public and private sectors. If you're interested in tailored workshops for your event or professional development, get in touch with Alaelua: - Co-Director, Māori and Pasifika Support Services - Phone: 02102001333 - Email: [email protected] Watch the video to see the faatulima in action and stay tuned for more daily snippets to enrich your journey in preserving our language and culture. #SamoanLanguageWeek #PasifikaDigitalKnowledgeBank #CulturalAwareness #CommunityEmpowerment #LanguagePreservation #MAPSS #AKThomson #CampfireStudios