Developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and community members in the Greater Sydney Area! Are you stirred to action by the Iraqi/Syrian refugee crisis? Come and help by participating in the third Techfugees Sydney Hackathon. This event will focus specifically on hacking the challenges faced by newly arrived refugees. Come and collaborate to develop creative tech solutions for themes including:
» Employment and under-employment where jobs don't match skills or overseas qualifications
» Social integration and community connectedness
» Timely access to support
» Negotiating life events
» Cultural adaptation
» Transitioning to different labour market, education system
» Financial security
» Rental stress and securing long-term accommodation close to work/family