` Of course there is a digital divide because not everyone has access but it can be a great leveller.

and take away the barriers,” she said.

Mrs Davis explained how the G Suite for Education (formerly known as Google Apps) makes technology more accessible and can help facilitate both differentiation and efficiency.

“It’s popular with educators. It gives an idea of how to use low cost technology and apps in education while making it interesting and accessible.”

It is particularly relevant for people with distinctive educational needs.

“It helps educators who need to cater to that, technology has certainly helped.”

Mrs Davis sees educational technology as a social device to join people within a learning environment.

“It’s a way to include everyone, if you use it well. Of course there is a digital divide because not everyone has access but it can be a great leveller.”

In her current role, Mrs Davis is a skills training facilitator.

“I work with adult learners... and help them overcome the barriers and become lifelong learners. There are multiple barriers to learning.

“I learn as much from the kids and adults I am teaching as they learn from me. I feel very privileged to have had that experience.”

She is also a firm believer in teaching good digital citizenship.

“They have to discover the validity of what they see. We have to teach the kids to have their own big stick.” THE ROYAL Flying Doctor Service has received mental health funding to assist drought affected communities in rural and remote NSW.

The NSW Government will give $750,000 this year to the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) to enhance the peer support programs they offer to isolated communities affected by drought.

RFDSSE Chief Executive Officer Greg Sam said a focus on prevention and early intervention is especially important in remote areas where there is a reluctance to seek help.

“Not only does the Royal Flying Doctor Service provide direct mental health support through face to face clinical services and psychological support by phone or email, we also promote mental health and wellbeing support through prevention and early intervention initiatives to address community needs,” Mr Sam said.

In making the announcement at Dubbo RFDS base on Wednesday, Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the funding will provide essential mental health support where it is needed most.

“I am passionate about providing accessible services to those who need it in rural and remote areas. By providing additional support to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, we are able to support more individuals, families and communities in need,” Mrs Taylor said.