Do Not Call Register

There’s only one week to go before applications close for the 2020 Round of the Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund! The fund offers grants of up to $400,000 to eligible providers of public interest journalism. To apply, applicants must: • complete the online application form • provide all the information requested • address all eligibility criteria and assessment criteria • include all necessary attachments • submit applications by 22 May 2020, 2pm (AEST). More info is available on the ACMA website: https://www.acma.gov.au/regional-and-small-publishers-innovation-fund

Staying connected online has never been more important, now that many of us are physically isolated from family, friends, colleagues and support networks. The Office of the eSafety Commissioner has a range of resources for parents, educators, carers and seniors to keep you safe online. To find out more, visit https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/covid-19

Have you put your number on the Do Not Call Register? The Do Not Call Register is a free service that helps you avoid unwanted telemarketing calls. Under Australian law, businesses are not allowed to call numbers on the Do Not Call Register without your consent. We investigate and take action against telemarketers who illegally make telemarketing calls. Since 2018, we’ve seen complaints halve about unwanted telemarketing calls from solar companies. To make a complaint about telemarketing, go to https://www.donotcall.gov.au/ or call 1300 792 958. To put your number on the Do Not Call Register, visit: https://www.donotcall.gov.au/consumers/register-your-numbers/