Do you have old mobiles hiding in a bottom drawer, or computer equipment you don’t need stored away in a cupboard? We need donations of new and second-hand personal tech items to help the growing number of Aussies who have NO access to the internet.
Internet access is essential. We should all be able to use digital technologies to manage our health and wellbeing, access education and services, organise finances, and connect with friends, family, and the world beyond.
Individuals with low levels of income, education, and employment are significantly less digitally included. There is consequently a substantial digital divide between the rich and the poor.
Queensland's Digital Inclusion Project
GIVIT has launched the Digital Inclusion Project in Queensland to end the digital divide, by facilitating digital inclusion through the coordination of digital donations. Digital inclusion will help lift families and communities out of the cycle of poverty, and better support those struggling with social issues such as domestic violence and child abuse.
To support digital inclusion, donate and see what’s needed, click here.
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The Impact of COVID-19
In Queensland, the ‘’Digital Divide’’ is pre-existing and COVID-19 has been the catalyst event to highlight this disparity further.
GIVIT has already coordinated hundreds of donated laptops, computers, smartphones and data cards. However, Queensland Manager, Jo Beadle, said many more are needed to meet demand across the state.
“While Queenslanders are accessing the internet more often than ever before, there are a growing number that do not have easy access or the devices necessary to jump online,” said Ms Beadle. “The repercussions of Coronavirus means charities are seeing an unprecedented amount of people in need of everyday items, including many who may have never found themselves in such a vulnerable position,” said Ms Beadle.
Not only individuals, but support services are need of digital donations too.
We'll help you get them refurbished and ready
"I want to give, but also protect my data." We hear you!
GIVIT is working with generous IT partners and businesses to clean, refurbish and set-up devices to ensure they’re ready for use by people in need.
We encourage you to offer your donation, and we can get them refurbished. Or, follow these simple steps to reset your device and protect your data:
- On either an Apple or Andriod phone, search for 'Backup & Reset' in your Settings Menu then tap 'Factory data reset'
- Search 'Recovery' in your Settings and click 'Reset this PC'.
To support digital inclusion, donate and see what’s needed, visit The Digital Inclusion Project.
See how donated computers are given a life new to help those during COVID-19.
