Wikimedia Australia/Main page roles

Some roles an Australian Chapter can play[edit]

These are some roles for Wikimedia Australia. They have been mentioned on the main page for some time. This page is transcluded onto the main page.

Promotion: Promotion of Wikimedia projects and Free content in general. To encourage the use of Wikimedia resources in education (at primary, secondary and tertiary levels). To provide a first point of contact for media people seeking comment from Australian contributors to Wikimedia projects. Promote "contributing to a Wiki" as a positive activity.
Recruitment: To recruit non-technically minded people to contribute to Wikimedia projects. This may involve some education on the use of Mediawiki software.
Social: Organisation of conventions
Research: With a local chapter, research should be easier. The chapter can work together to gather information on a range of topics not currently covered.
Wikinews Accreditation: A local chapter could possibly oversee Wikinews accreditation in Australia... ? I have no idea what issues are involed here, just throwing it up as something to think about. - Borofkin 03:39, 20 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Yes, absolutely!! pfctdayelise 15:21, 31 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Partnerships: with companies in Australia wanting to work with Wikimedia content in some way. For example, Directmedia worked with the German chapter to produce the German DVD/Book release.
Possible Projects: Contribution of Australian history and culture to Wikimedia projects.