Web Industry Professionals Association goes live.
Russ Weakley, local aussie Webstar announced that WIPA is now live and good to go.
Abstract:
WIPA is an organisation that brings Australian Web professionals together to exchange ideas, participate in debate, advance education and promote ethical practice
To do this WIPA aims to focus on:
- Providing information and assistance to Web industry professionals through forums, mail lists, seminars, events and workshops
- Providing assistance to individuals who are trying to enter the Web industry
- Lobbying governments and decision makers, when required, on behalf of Web industry professionals
- Educating the broader public about roles and responsibilities of Web professionals
- Being a catalyst for change within the Web industry
- Collating best practice guidelines and policies for dissemination to members
- Working with other industry and special interest groups to improve the Web industry
If this sounds like your cup of tea, then head on over and signup!