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Sponsorships keeping our Robotics Club Dream Alive!

Sponsorships keeping our Robotics Club Dream Alive!

The Adelaide City Robotics Club (ACRC), formally known as the Hallett Cove Robotics Club, has been a place for young minds to gather, create, build and collaborate since it was first established in 2013 by father of two, Don Eickhoff.

Over the years the club has mentored and encouraged people of all ages to learn coding and build robotic projects using Arduino and other mechatronics componentry. In more recent years, the club moved to the Adelaide city to be more centrally located. It is now firmly rooted in the basement of the WEA Adult Learning Centre, where a custom-built space was constructed, mostly by Don himself…

Discovering one’s inner Geek

Discovering one’s inner Geek

Back in the 80’s, there was a name/label given to those who appeared to be different to the “Norm”. Geek, Nerd, Brainiac, Genius and Egghead were often used to describe people who may look different, speak different, dress different or who might be socially awkward and shy. Back then, it wasn’t such a nice name to be called, despite this actually meaning that a person fitting this description, may essentially be smarter than the average person…

From Adversity comes Strength

From Adversity comes Strength

Science Alive is without a doubt, the biggest science show of the year in South Australia. This massive show brings in all kinds of cool and expensive tech, natural sciences, defence forces of all kinds and everything in between. It truly has something for all ages with entertaining science shows and opportunities to learn more about our ever changing fast-paced world. Whether you are a technology boffin or a parent trying to understand how to navigate this high-tech modern world, every visitor tends to find something to gravitate to…

Out of the CBD, but not out of touch

Out of the CBD, but not out of touch

Riley is a young , nearly 15 year old lad, with high aspirations. His mum Tia first met Techspace Learning director Don Eickhoff back in 2019, when the then Yankalilla Library and Techspace Learning organised Introductory Workshops for the Fleurieu Peninsula region. Riley was a very keen participant, and thoroughly enjoyed the hands on, in-person experience, as opportunities such as this were very rare in rural areas…

Eden’s Story – A Lions Club Scholarship

Eden’s Story – A Lions Club Scholarship

Eden is a quiet, almost shy boy, who is currently in year 5 at Blackwood Primary School. His quiet nature meant that he often found it difficult to make friends or fit in to social groups. He tried different sports and activities such as Football, Soccer, and Basketball, and while he was a good team player, and still continues to play soccer, sports were never going to be his passion…