Australians are urged to take simple steps to better protect themselves from common online threats and cybercrime during Cyber Security Awareness Month this month. The 2021 theme is: “Do your Part. #BeCyberSmart.”
Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP, said the Australian Cyber
Security Centre (ACSC) continues to make it easier for Australians to strengthen their cyber defences through new personal security guides available on cyber.gov.au.
To make sure the damage from COVID is minimised there are two messages from the Government:
If this latest lockdown is having an impact on your ability to deliver on defence related contracts you should contact Defence’s COVID-19 Task Force Industry Support Cell on covid19.isc@defence.gov.au
and "Get Vaccinated"
Find out where you can get your COVID-19 vaccination by clicking this link.
Announcements
Innovate to Grow
The Australian Space Agency has sponsored the CSIRO to run a space themed Innovate to Grow (I2G) program.
The CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow (I2G) program is an online 10-week, highly customisable and facilitated program which helps up to 30 SMEs in key sectors or regions better understand, leverage and connect with R&D.
The I2G is designed for established SMEs who are either interested in understanding their R&D opportunities or are in the early decision-making stages about engaging in an R&D project with a research organisation.
With the help of experienced researchers and innovation experts, participants identify real technical and/or business challenges, explore what R&D and innovation opportunities exist to overcome those challenges, and develop actionable business and funding plans to activate those opportunities.
If you are interested in the space programme please forward your details and a contact using the link below by COB 15 October 2021.
For more information about other Innovate to Grow programmes can be found on the CSIRO website here.
SMEs and Cyber: Raising the bar of cyber security awareness among Australian SMEs
Innovate to Grow: Cyber Security
ADA-Vic Networking and Golf Day
10th December 2021
The ADA-Vic Networking and Golf Day is scheduled for the Friday, 10th of December 2021, at Medway Golf Club, Maidstone, VIC.
This event will consist of a morning session of networking and industry briefings, set amongst an amazing backdrop with morning tea and lunch.For the golfers there will be a golf competition in the afternoon and then a dinner and further networking session in the evening.
This will be an enjoyable and informative day with the opportunity to meet others in Defence
Defence has released the 2019-20 Defence Industry and Capability Innovation Programs Annual Report. This covers the Next Generation Technology Fund (NGTF), the Defence Innovation Hub (DIH) and the Centre for Defence Industry Capability. Victorian entities received 25 percent of NGTF funding and 28 percent of DIH funding since the inception of these programs. See more here.
Funding boost for national security research. Read more.
Other News:
Victorian State Goverment to Boost Victoria’s Defence Industry And Digital Future by funding the Smart Enough Factory program,
to be delivered by DMTC, that will support small to medium-sized businesses in Victoria’s defence industry to modernise design and manufacturing processes - read more
The Victorian and Commonwealth Governments have co-funded a new support package for businesses impacted by COVID. See more here.
The Australian Defence Magazine’s Women in Defence Awards will be presented in Canberra, 3rd November 2021. View finalists here.
COVID Support
Support and guidance for businesses dealing with COVID can be found here.
Victorian Common User Facility
If industry requires access to secure communications facilities to engage with Defence, this can be provided through the Victorian Common User Facility.
Secure Facility for Defence Industry (Common User Facility)
The Victorian Common User Facility is an initiative to facilitate enhanced engagement by Victorian businesses and the innovation community with Defence and National Security programs. This unique facility is the first of its type in Australia.
Located in the Melbourne CBD, the facility allows appropriately cleared personnel to access Defence secure networks and provides secure offices and work areas for undertaking limited-duration activities such as meetings, bid preparation, and small-scale experiments. The facility also contains a secure Video Teleconference (VTC) room.
The facility has reached Initial Operating Capability, and is now available for use by Victorian businesses.
BAE Systems Maritime Australia’s Innovation team is seeking Expressions of Interest from industry to support the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) to:
Investigate manufacturing technologies, materials, coatings, and processes with the potential to improve the sail away performance of the nine Hunter class frigates;
Investigate infrastructure, the workforce, and shipyard capabilities to ensure the Osborne Naval Shipyard maintains high levels of productivity, quality and safety; and,
Investigate ongoing maintenance or future capability upgrades that may immediately influence the design and delivery of the nine Hunter Frigates to be built at the Osborne Naval Shipyard
in South Australia.
The team will evaluate submissions quarterly - with feedback - until June 2022.
Each EOI reviewed by the Hunter Innovation Team may be considered for future steps including a Request for Information (RFI) and/or Request for Proposal (RFP). This may lead to a an agreement for a scope of work which could be in the form of a Research Task, Case Study; Feasibility Studies; Proof of Concept; Prototyping; or other agreed scope of work.
Thales UWS is seeking to gain a detailed understanding of Australian industry for organisations with the design and technical capability to manufacture, integrate and supply the ‘Portable Operations Centre’ system outlined in this Expression of Interest (EOI). Note Thales is looking for an organisation to partner with who can provide a turn-key solution.
This opportunity offers the successful organisation the potential to partner with Thales in Australia for the SEA1905 Programme and global defence programmes through the Thales Global Supply Chain.
