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The Australian Government launched the National rollout of the Broadband for Seniors initiative in September 2009. Up to 2000 kiosks are being established nationally. There are now kiosks in all states and territories, with community organisations taking up the opportunity to provide additional services to their clients through the availability of free internet access and training.
A number of kiosk hosts are already reporting the positive outcomes of the initiative, advising that seniors are embracing their new found knowledge obtained through the internet. Others are reporting that couples are choosing to learn as a team and developing a shared interest.
Broadband for Seniors is designed to bring older Australians together to learn about computers free-of-charge, giving them the confidence to get online.
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Around 50 per cent of the kiosks are in the process of being set up in metropolitan, rural and remote areas of the country. Why not see if there is one near you to learn how easy it is to surf the web and stay in contact with family and friends?
Community organisations are invited to apply to host a kiosk and if successful will receive two desktop computers, internet access, two computer desks, three computer chairs, training materials and support from NEC Australia and it's consortium partners Adult Learning Australia, Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association and the University of the Third Age Online.
For further information about attending or hosting a kiosk:
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