The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) has selected NEC Australia Pty Ltd and its consortium members Adult Learning Australia (ALA), the Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association (ASCCA) and the University of the Third Age Online (U3A Online) to deliver the Broadband for Seniors initiative nationally.
The Australian Government has committed $15 million over three years (2008-2011) to provide free access to computers, broadband services and training to seniors.
If you are aged 50 years and over and are interested in learning new technology to stay in touch with friends and family, you are eligible to use the kiosk services free of charge.
The kiosks will allow you to send and receive emails, swap files and photos and meet with other seniors who are venturing on to the internet for the first time.
Kiosks may be located in community centres, retirement villages and clubs interested in participating in the Broadband for Seniors initiative.
The supply of the computers and internet connectivity is free and after 3 years the computers become the property of the hosting community organisation.
As kiosks are rolled out their locations will be listed under current rollout.
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To download the NEC media release click here
To view the FaHCSIA media release click here