Western Sydney International landing tomorrow’s jobs today

Western sydney International Airport

(WsI) is connecting universities and our tech leaders to drive innovation and create future jobs in Western sydney.

Under a new partnership with Western sydney University, students from the University’s school of Computer, Data and Mathematical sciences are working on a capstone project with WsI.

WsI CeO simon Hickey said that emerging technologies and smart ways to use data at sydney’s new airport will revolutionise the travel experience for first time flyers.

“It’s exciting for us to be able to draw on the skills and creativity of Western sydney’s bright young minds to deliver a great airport experience,” said Mr Hickey.

“Aspiring tech researchers will capture vital data to help us inform airport operations and deliver a superior customer experience at sydney’s newest gateway.” top mentors from DXC technology are taking the students through an agile software development process and working on new bespoke Majors with Western sydney University to upskill students for tomorrow’s jobs. the student’s mentors also include tech startup company founders supported through the University’s Launch Pad technology Business Incubator to drive innovation in solving problems and creating solutions. speaking at the CanterburyBankstown Business Chamber Business After 5 event, Mr Hickey announced the initiative and told around 500 guests that WsI has opened the door to exciting new possibilities in Western sydney for everyone.

WsI’s technology partner, DXC technology, is key to enabling this fresh approach to problem solving, enabling WsI to leverage young talent whilst helping Cyber security and networked systems Major students develop industry-based, jobready skills.

“The airport will redefine and reshape our region, pulling the centre of economic gravity toward the west, bringing with it not just more jobs, but higher-quality, higher paying

Penrith ClubGRANTS’ application period is about to close!

Are you a local not-for-profit organisation or charity that works on projects that address specific community welfare and social services, community development, health services and employment assistant activities?

Penrith ClubGrAnts’ application period closes Friday 19 May 2023!

each year, registered Clubs across nsW provide support to tens of thousands of local community organisations and charities that make a difference in their local area. the Penrith ClubGrAnts Cat. 1 Funding round enables the delivery of various projects across the community.

to be eligible, applicants must:

• be a not-for-profit organisation

• have projects that address specific community welfare and social services, community development, health services and employment assistant activities the application is online. Find out more and apply at www.penrithcity.nsw.gov. au/community-library/community/ grants#quick-link-5 the application period closes Friday 19 May 2023. jobs,” he said.

• also have projects that are aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.

“People will no longer have to travel to the east to be a software engineer, a university lecturer or even a CeO. the transformation underway means these jobs are coming to sydney’s West. “ the partnership’s proactive approach is already seeing a new WsI internship-based Major, enterprise systems and Architectures, spearheaded by the Information and Communications technology Director of Academic Program at the University, Dr tomas trescak.

Western sydney University said the innovative partnership is bringing together talented students from the University and connecting them with industry leaders to innovate around the future airport.

Don Wright, executive Director, enterprise at Western sydney University, said the airport is driving once-in-a-lifetime investment and opportunity in sydney’s West.

“In partnering with Western sydney International Airport and DXC technology, we can provide students with the opportunity to gain hands on experience within this exciting project,” said Mr Wright.

“As part of the collaborative partnership, the group of students has developed an innovative, datadriven solution to a real-world brief, contributing their skills and network building as part of the immersive experience.”

The first project will be completed in June this year, with the intention to increase student participation and expand it across other professions at WsI.

Regatta Park at Nepean River upgrade

AMULtI-MILLIOn dollar upgrade is set to transform regatta Park at the nepean river into the new focal point for nature, leisure and recreation.

Work is underway to transform Penrith’s regatta Park into a focal point for nature, leisure and recreation in Western sydney. You can find out the latest project news below.

this project is being jointly funded by the Australian and new south Wales Governments and Penrith City Council under the Western sydney City Deal Liveability Program to create a community space that will be a destination for people across the region.

It will increase the appeal of this picturesque location by improving access, formalising recreation spaces and creating more opportunities for locals and visitors to experience and enjoy the area.

the eastern side of the park, from river road to the river foreshore, will feature:

• a 112-metre pavilion

• undercover water play

• kiosk

• a new amenities building

• an accessible pathway to the river foreshore, and the western side of the park, on the opposite side of river road, will feature:

• several over-water viewing platforms.

• an adventure playspace

• outdoor gym

• a cricket oval

• landscaping, and

• a centralised car park.

An additional 400 trees are set to be planted throughout the precinct to increase Penrith’s green grid, provide natural shade as well as create a shaded link from Penrith’s City Centre to the nepean river. Find out more at: penrith.city/regattapark