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Information for community groups about access to free/subsidised computers and software

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Charity Computers, ACT [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

Charity Computers receives computers, refurbishes them and then supplies them at cost price to people in need and not for profit organisations. They also provide subsidised computer repair, discount computer lessons, free Helpdesk service and computer loan scheme.

Author

Community Organisation - Charity Computers


Choice - Computers [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

Australian Consumer Association's Choice reports on various computer hardware and software components and things to look for when buying a computer.

Author

Community Organisation - Australian Consumer Association


Church Resources [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

Since 1997 Church Resources has been providing the strength of a large national buying group to help all Not for Profits save time and money.
Membership is free and all church and NFP groups are eligible to register and can benefit from savings and improved levels of service on a range of products from telecommunications and office equipment through to advertising, cars, travel and more.

Author

Community Organisation - Church Resources


Community Technology Centre [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

Helping community groups to understand and use technology effectively.

Author

Community Organisation - Our Community Pty Ltd


CommunIT Assistance for the Community Sector, South Australia [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

The purpose of CISA's CommunIT Project is to help community and not-for-profit organisations to increase their information and communication technology (ICT) capacity, as a key strategy in improving their effectiveness and efficiency in delivering their core business.

Author

Community Organisation - Community Information Strategies Australia


Computer Angels, Western Australia [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

Computer Angels is a volunteer organisation which aims to make Information Technology accessible to all West Australian residents, regardless of income, age or disability.

Author

Community Organisation - Computer Angels


Computerbank Victoria [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

Computerbank Victoria collects donated computer equipment from companies, organisations and private individuals so that it can be refurbished into working systems and distributed to disadvantaged individuals and community organisations.

Author

Community Organisation - Computerbank Victoria


DonorTec [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

DonorTec aims to assist charities and nonprofit organisations with Income Tax Exempt status by providing software and hardware for very low or discounted fees in conjunction with our donor partners, as well as by supporting you to make the most of your ICT purchases and infrastructure.

Author

Community Organisation - Community Information Strategies Australia Inc.


e-Strategy Guide [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

Provided by the Australian Department of Communications, Information Technology & the Arts to assist non-profit organisations manage and develop their web presence.
An organisation's 'e-journey' begins by simply going online. Once there, you find possibilities for online business: promoting, fund-raising, transacting online.

Author

Australian Government - Department of Communications, Information Technology & the Arts


eMpower - Community Assistance Initiative [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

Microsoft has a community assistance initiative where they will provide free software to non-profit organisations that provide human services for disadvantaged groups or individuals.

Author

Commercial Organisation - Microsoft


eNonprofit: A Guide to ASPs, Internet Services, and Online Software [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

At their most basic level, Application Service Providers (ASPs) rent the usage of specific software applications, which are delivered over the Web to the ASP's customers. If you need help assessing the software tools available for Not for Profit organisations through ASPs then a new US guide offers a timesaving overview, no matter what country you live in.

Author

CompassPoint

Country

USA


Green PC [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

Infoxchange Australia has a computer recycling program "The Green PC", where low cost refurbished computers are available for community groups and those with low incomes. The only qualification for an individual or family to have access to a Green PC computer is that they be holders of current Health Care Cards or are able to verify their low income status in some other way. Based in Melbourne and Brisbane, delivery of an individual system is available anywhere in Australia. Trainees and unemployed jobseekers also benefit by developing skills in the industry.

Author

Community Organisation - Infoxchange


IT Training and Technical Support Program [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

The Department manages a range of funding programs targeted at improving telecommunications services for communities in regional Australia as well as helping to develop services supporting industry development. Most of these programs are nearing completion and several have closed. This page provides access to information about these programs and the progress being made towards their implementation.

Author

Australian Government - Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts


ITShare SA, South Australia [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

ITShare SA Inc refurbishes discarded or donated computer parts and peripherals. Volunteers accept donations of computers from businesses, institutions and individuals, process them to make very serviceable, open source systems. For a nominal fee these computers are made available to low income groups, individuals and communities and, through joint projects with other agencies, to overseas communities in need.

Author

Community Organisation - ITShare SA Inc.


Lioncom - Resource Efficiency Practices and Environmentally Friendly End of Life Solutions, ACT [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

Lioncom Technology Recycling and Disposals is a service available to residents, business and Government in Canberra and the surrounding region to dispose of unwanted, old and unused computers and peripherals in a safe and environmentally responsible way.

Author

Commercial Organisation - Lioncom


Low cost computers directory [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

Provides basic information, contact details and links to the various organisations that can provide subsidised or free computers to not for profit organisations and disadvantaged individuals.

Author

Australian Government - Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy


Microsoft Software Donation Program [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

The Microsoft Software Donation Program for Australian nonprofits is one of Connecting Up Australia's most popular resources. This site provides information about the program and access to online application forms.

Author

Community Organisation - Connecting up Australia


RecycleIT, Western Australia [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

"COMPUTER RecycleIT CENTRE is a local IT recycling centre located in Perth and operating since 1997. Our primary focus is to Recover, Recycle, Reuse and Resell used computer systems, components, equipment and related testing equipment. Our service has been encouraged by the South Metropolitan Regional Council and used by Householders, Schools, Hospitals, Local Business, Mining Companies and more."

Author

Commercial Organisation - RecycleIT WA


Sector Software [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

Our Community has sought out leading applications for the sector and has actively investigated free software.

Author

Commercial Organisation - Our Community Pty Ltd


Smart State PC Donation Program, South Australia [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

This SA Government initiative offers support to South Australian community organisations and State Government community programs through the donation of surplus computing equipment.

Author

State Government - South Australian Department of the Premier and Cabinet


TRI Community Recycle Project, NSW [YOU WILL NOW LEAVE THE community.gov.au WEBSITE]

Description

TRI Community Exchange is undertaking a project, which gathers the donations of computers from organisations, then donates them to individuals and services that are in need of computers. These computers are repaired, serviced and installed at Seven Hills. Computers that are donated can be suited to the needs of individuals or organisations who request donations. All donations are free, although training is provided at a small cost.

Author

Community Organisation - TRI Community IT


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