The Australian Commonwealth Government has committed A$34.1 million over 5 years to the development of online educational materials. This budget is expected to increase to A$68.2 million with contributions from State Governments. Representatives from the Joint Venture organisation (SOCCI) that has responsibility for managing the tendering process are visiting Christchurch on Friday 21 September to explain how New Zealand curriculum developers can participate in this opportunity. You are invited to attend the presentation to be held at: Canterbury Development Corporation 193 Cashel Street Christchurch on Friday 21 September between 10.00am and 12.00noon. In the Boardroom on level two Presenters: Sue Mann, Chief Operating Officer, SOCCI Sue Atkins, Program Manager Online Content Development, SOCCI The presenters will provide an overview of the project as well as a description of the processes, standards etc. that developers of materials will have to meet if they wish to be successful in the tendering process. Further details can be found at: http://socci.edna.edu.au/socci/suppliers/pdf/SOCCI_info.pdf RSVP to Graeme Plummer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Danniel Olykan [EMAIL PROTECTED] No later than Thursday 20 September. ( 5.00pm) This presentation is being hosted by the Canterbury Development Corporation with support from the Ministry of Education ********************************************************************** This electronic email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. The views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the Canterbury Development Corporation Ltd. If you are not the correct recipient of this email please advise the sender and delete. Canterbury Development Corporation Ltd http://www.cdc.org.nz ********************************************************************** --> via Canterbury Software email forum: Success through Connections Email your messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Searchable list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Leave or rejoin the list: http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/forum.htm
