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Institute of Community Directors Australia; 25 February, 2025
Digital devices donated by generous Australians are changing the future of Australia’s disadvantaged students, says the CEO of WorkVentures, Caroline McDaid.
With developments in technology completely transforming the education sector, equal access to digital learning devices both inside and outside the classroom is now not a luxury, but a necessity for Australian students.
Digital devices provide students a gateway to research materials, peer support, self-guided learning, homework and more, helping children develop crucial digital skills that shape their future.
Research consistently shows that digital inclusion is increasingly important for educational outcomes, with students who develop strong homework habits more likely to complete Year 12 and transition successfully into the workforce than those who don’t.
However, despite the crucial role digital learning plays in students’ success, bring your own device (BYOD) policies in schools continue to deny disadvantaged students the opportunity to flourish.
The National Device Bank, launched by WorkVentures, in collaboration with Good Things Australia and Good360 Australia, is a new piece of social infrastructure that donates refurbished laptops, tablets and mobiles to digitally excluded Australians, through a network of NFPs and community organisations.
Read the full story over at Institute of Community Directors Australia.
