about iinet - sponsorships
Arts, Awards and Expos
Perth International Arts Festival
Founded in 1953 by the University of Western Australia, the Festival is the oldest international arts festival in Australia, and is WA's premier cultural event. iiNet is the premier sponsor of the Perth Writers' Festival, held February 22nd-25th where some 70-plus sessions are planned including lectures, panel discussions, poetry slams and performances, plus iiNet will be hosting an internet café on site.
GO3 Electronic Entertainment Expo
iiNet is proud to be the LAN Area Sponsor at the GO3 Electronic Entertainment Expo 2007. GO3 is a first for Australia: an innovative three-day Electronic Expo showcasing the latest in gaming hobbies, communication technologies and electronic entertainment. Supported by the International Game Development Association, the Expo also features a two day conference presented by industry leaders from around the world, the finals of the International Professional Gaming League and over 700 players competing in non-stop LAN gaming competitions.
WAITTA
iiNet is pleased to be a platnium sponsor of the 2006/07 WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards (WAITTA). The purpose of WAITTA is to recognise outstanding performance and contributions by members of the IT&T community in Western Australia. iiNet is a proud recepient of awards in 2004/05 for its DSLAM project and a finalist in the telecommunications category for its VoIP product in 2005/06.
Community, Education and the Environment
ii1000
In July 2005, Chris Bray and Clark Carter plunged inside the Arctic Circle to travel unsupported across Victoria Island, the world's ninth largest and largely unexplored island. After 58 days, they were only one-third of the way across the island, so in 2008, they will return to complete their journey. iiNet is the Principle Partner for the 2008 expedition. For more information, visit: www.1000hourday.com.
ABCN
ABCN
(Australian Business and Community Network) is a group of national business leaders creating positive social change through programs that engage students, educators and business people. iiNet are involved in the following programs:
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Partners in Learning
Matches business leaders and senior executives with principals and deputy principals from schools facing significant challenges in their student population, resource allocation and community engagement. iiNet's Managing Director and senior staff are currently developing a partnership with Kelmscott High School, WA. -
GOALs
This Year 9 mentoring program was developed to provide students with the opporutnity to meet people working outside their immediate community and consider wider vocational and education options despite their limited social networks and financial restrictions. Management staff from our Perth and Sydney offices are participating in the GOALs program in 2008. -
SPARK
iiNet volunteers participate in this program which is designed to assist primary school children in improving their reading and literacy skills. Staff from our Perth office participated in the pilot program at Parkwood Primary School in WA, and will continue through 2008. -
Career Choice Day
In September 2008, groups of students will be visiting our Perth and Sydney offices to see what range of jobs are available. The key objective is to broaden the horizons forhigh school students through accessing and experiencing different working environments and cultures.
WorkChoice Day (New Zealand)
In May 2008, our Auckland office will be hosting high school students giving them the opportunity to make informed and viable career decisions. It's a chance to tell them about the jobs that are available in our industry and inspire them to think about a career in the telecommunications industry.
Greenhouse Challenge Plus Program
As part of our commitment to reducing iiNet's environmental impact, we conducted energy audits across all our offices and facilities in November 2007. The results from the audit have provided an assessment of energy usage, water consumption, waste water and waste, as well as providing recommendations for reducing our ongoing consumption.
iiNet is registering as a Greenhouse Challenge Plus Program member - for more information on this federal government initiative, visit: www.greenhouse.gov.au/challenge
Broadband for Baby Boomers
This is a series of workshops offered to the public to introduce participants to a taste of what the internet has to offer. Workshop topics include:
- finding information
- local entertainment
- online shopping
- travel and holidays
- multimedia
- community/networking; and
- security
Workshops are held monthly at our Eastpoint office in Adelaide Terrace, Perth. Registration details and dates for 2008 will be posted here.
Murdoch University Prize Program
In 2006 iiNet was pleased to announce a five year commitment to the sponsorship of the industry prize for the best undergraduate project. These student prizes inspire students to achieve outstanding results in their courses and in specific projects and reward them for their efforts. iiNet awards the annual prize to the best performing undergraduate project group in a project relating to the Internet industry.
TAFE
iiNet partners with TAFE to provide scholarship opportunites for students. The Trainee Student of the Year is selected by a TAFE panel across all disciplines and we provide a full scholarship to a student in the technology school.
Know IT All Challenge
Proudly sponsored by iiNet, the Know IT All dinner event included Australia's leading IT&T companies in an intellectual battle involving questions prepared by Australian Mensa. The evening raised over $43,000 which will enable Starlight Children's Foundation to connect over 320 children to Livewire - a new secure online community which aims to connect young people living with a serious or chroinic condition or disability.
Speaking Commitments
iiNet's Managing Director is actively involved in speaking engagements supporting a number of charities. In 2007, this included events for the Cancer Council, Red Cross and Lifeline WA.
Sponsored Services
We supply a number of sponsorship services to organisations we believe are doing great work in the community. This includes broadband and business services for WACF
(WA Community Foundation) and PMH
's (Princess Margaret Hospital) Megazone.
Club Red Corporate Program
Club Red is a national corporate blood donation program designed for private, public and not-for-profit sector organisations. By joining Club Red, iiNet has made a comitment to saving lives by participating in blood drives organised throughout the year.
Fundraising Days
iiNet staff have supported and ar actively involved in a number of fundraising days, including Cross Dress for Red Cross,Movember , Pink Ribbon Day and Shave for a Cure.
applying for sponsorship
Before seeking sponsorship from iiNet, please review our sponsorship guidelines.
