I was excited to help launch enVizion Group’s Virtual Reality Training Bus, a fantastic initiative from an organisation that is truly changing lives.
I’ve been working with Julie-Ann Lambourne, Christina Togo and the enVizion team for several years and I’m a firm disciple – I’ve never come across an organisation that has had such profound success in engaging with disadvantaged individuals as enVizion.
Now, thanks to $1.3m investment through the Federal Government’s Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS), enVizion has created a purpose-built mobile training facility that uses Virtual Reality technology to provide learners with an opportunity to engage – regardless of their education or literacy level.
The bus will travel to indigenous communities and provide first-hand exposure to the skills needed to work in mining, horticulture, healthcare, construction and agriculture.
It’s a true example of the kind of innovation and spirit our Government is fostering through our new National Innovation and Science Agenda and the Indigenous Advancement Strategy.
Find out more at http://www.envizion.org.au/
