Monday 15 July 2024
Research shows that children who can access online learning at home as part of their education are more likely to engage in classroom activities.
Access to fast internet at home can also support children to build their digital skills, learn how to safely use the internet and participate in a world that is increasingly dependent on digital technology.
The School Students Broadband Initiative (SSBI), launched by the Federal Government, is aimed at boosting opportunities in education while narrowing the digital divide.
If you’re currently caring for a school-aged child – or children-, live in an NBN-serviced area and don’t already have NBN access, we can help you get connected.
The program provides FREE internet service for eligible households until the end of 2025. To find out more and to check your eligibility, go to Student Internet Program - Anglicare Victoria. Or, call 1800 954 610.
Pop into Newcomb or Corio Library drop-in SSBI Information Sessions, where friendly staff will be on hand to answer your questions. They’ll also provide help in calling the National Referral Centre, if needed.
Explore session times on our website.
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This is an opportunity for your community group or organisation to partner with us to present events for our adult audiences that will inform, entertain and enhance social connectedness.
All of our libraries, mobile libraries and Kim barne thaliyu/Geelong Heritage Centre will be closed from Wednesday 25 December -Wednesday 1 January inclusive.
Donate fresh produce this summer to those experiencing food insecurity this December.
We invite First Nations people to participate in an oral history project, recording and preserving stories within the Kim barne thaliyu Geelong Heritage Centre archive. Interviews start in December.
The Library of Things provides members with a range of tech, practical and recreational non-book items available to borrow from your local library – for free!
Please note all our library locations including mobile libraries are closed and online services unavailable on Friday 29 November for our annual staff training day.
