OUR FUNCTIONS
Ballarat ICT Ltd has five core functions:
Leadership - Ballarat ICT Ltd brings related agencies, organisations and individuals together to work on projects, participate in forums and to develop the Ballarat ICT 2030 vision and project list in more detail.
Innovation - Ballarat ICT Ltd encourages leading-edge ICT research and supports the rapid adoption and effective use of ICT technologies across all sectors of business and the wider Ballarat community.
Advocacy and Lobbying - Ballarat ICT Ltd develops joint advocacy and lobbying strategies to influence government ICT policies (including the City of Ballarat), present industry viewpoints to key stakeholders, and to provide a "collective voice" for the Ballarat ICT community on matters affecting its external business environment.
Education and Promotion - Ballarat ICT Ltd implements measures to communicate progress on Ballarat ICT 2030 to ICT stakeholders and the community at large, attracts investment to the Ballart ICT Cluster, encourages ICT use across business, industry and the Ballarat community, and enhances Ballarat's reputation as an internationally competitive ICT centre. It actively supports and promotes ICT incentives from State and Federal Government. It also links with established Ballarat organisations to obtain feedback regarding Ballarat ICT 2030, on a regular basis.
Partnerships and Networking - Ballarat ICT Ltd has close working and collaborative relationships with the University of Ballarat and the Ballarat Technology Park. It pursues partnerships with governments, educational institutions, telecommunications providers, businesses and others to ensure Ballarat achieves its strategic requirements for the delivery and maintenance of world's best ICT infrastructure. New entrants to the Ballarat market are provided with strong networking and active facilitation support.

Contact Us
For further information on Ballarat ICT Limited contact:
Mal Vallance Chair Ballarat ICT Ltd University of Ballarat Technology Park University Drive MT HELEN VIC 3350 Phone: (03) 5327 9711 E-mail: m.vallance@ballarat.edu.au Fax: (03) 5327 9895 Website: www.ballaratict.com.au
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