Broadband for Seniors is part of the wider Australian Government initiative “Making Ends Meet - Plan for Older Australians, People with Disabilities and Carers”. The Australian Government is committing $5 million each year over 3 years, from 2008-09 to 2010-11, to NEC Australia Pty Ltd to develop and implement the Broadband for Seniors initiative.
The needs of older Australians wishing to be trained in the use of the internet will be met by the creation of approximately 2,000 seniors' internet kiosks, provided by community organisations that support seniors. Kiosk sites will be rolled out using a phased approached and service locations identified on the basis of demonstrated need and willingness to provide a free service. Broadband for Seniors will provide one-off support worth up to $10,000 per kiosk for desktop computers, broadband internet service, training and/or regular internet workshops to help you build the confidence to use new technology.
