The Digital Divide
You can help change the lives of 1 in 4 digitally excluded Australians by providing access to a computer, phone or internet that most of us take for granted and use daily.
Good360 is turning 3-5-year-old computers into tools of transformation. Join us and donate today to change the trajectory of someone’s life tomorrow.
What is the Digital Divide?
Did you know that the 2021 Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) found that 1 in 4 Australians are digitally excluded meaning that over 6 million Australians are at risk of being left behind in an increasingly digital society?
That means, millions of Australians don’t have access to basic digital skills and tools to participate in today’s world.
Could you imagine not having access to a computer, mobile phone or data to access work, education, health appointments or connect with friends and family – this is a sad reality for many Australians – the cost to connect and access what many of us take for granted is not a choice for people who are struggling in our neighbourhoods, workplaces and school communities.
Computers are powerful tools. Most of us can’t imagine life without them, but this is the reality for too many. Digital inclusion isn’t a nice to have, it is a must-have in today’s society.
Good360 is taking urgent steps to change the lives of millions of Australians – will you join us?
How can you help?
Good360 wants to turn used laptops into tools of transformation. We are working to reclaim, refurbish and re-home 3–5-year-old laptops, phones and tablets and give them to the people who need them most at NO COST
But it isn’t just devices that many Australians don’t have, it is also access to the internet and training. Good360 understands that a device isn’t all that is required to transform people’s lives. We are including access to data and digital training where needed.
This is a big problem to solve and it can’t be done alone if we want to make any real impact and quickly, – we need to act fast.
We are collaborating with industry to solve this problem and are participating in the National Device Bank.
How can you help?
Good360 wants to turn used laptops into tools of transformation. We are working to reclaim, refurbish and re-home 3–5-year-old laptops, phones and tablets and give them to the people who need them most at NO COST
But it isn’t just devices that many Australians don’t have, it is also access to the internet and training. Good360 understands that a device isn’t all that is required to transform people’s lives. We are including access to data and digital training where needed.
This is a big problem to solve and it can’t be done alone if we want to make any real impact and quickly, – we need to act fast.
We are collaborating with industry to solve this problem and are participating in the National Device Bank.
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How does the donation program work?
Good360 offers secure solutions for companies and government agencies to donate their 3-5-year-old laptops, phones, tablets to charities and disadvantaged schools.Our trusted refurbishment partners will securely wipe data, test and prepare them for distribution.
Your retired computers can change the life of an Australian who does not have access to a computer – something that most of us take for granted.
Will you donate your computer today and join us to help change lives?
Reclaim
Organisations donate their used laptops, phones or tablets in good working condition, that are no more than 3-5 years old.
Refurbish
Devices are tested, securely wiped and refurbished by one of Good360's accredited partners. Ready for distribution at no cost
Recycle
Any laptops that don't pass the phase or are not fit for purpose are responsibly recycled.
Rehome
Good360 distributes the refurbished devices, where they are needed most via a network of trusted charities and disadvantaged schools.
A few of the charities & schools we serve
What is a National Device Bank?
In collaboration with our partners Work Ventures and Good Things Foundation, Good360 aims to implement an exciting new piece of social infrastructure – a National Device Bank of donated and refurbished laptops, tablets and mobiles.
Over five years, the Australian public and corporate sector will refresh ten million devices, with many companies utilising IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services.
This ultimately diverts devices into international markets for profit. Additionally, devices may be recycled or sent to landfill.
We don’t think this is acceptable when so many Australians need access to these devices. There is a better option.
The National Device Bank model would encourage Australian companies and government agencies to donate their technology, keep the devices in Australia and help Australians so that the devices can be refurbished and redistributed for free to people who are digitally excluded.
How to get involved
DONATE COMPUTERS
I work for a business that would like to donate our 3-5 year old retired laptops
Your surplus devices will help transform the lives of people in need and close the digital divide. Complete the form below and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
DONATE MONEY
I would like to donate towards the costs of transforming these laptops giving a person access to the tools they need to thrive
It costs $150 to support a person with a refurbished device and internet access for 1 year.
NEED COMPUTERS
My students are falling further behind, sometimes there are six kids in their household per laptop as a device each just isn’t affordable for some families.
NEED COMPUTERS
My son is starting high school and the school has a BYOD policy, I don't know what to do because we can't afford the computer and we don't have internet at home for him to do his homework.
Our Program Partners
Digital Divide Frequently Asked Questions
Donate Computers
Good360 takes security very seriously. The devices we collect go through a secure and compliant data erasure process that complies with data protection regulations. All devices undergo standard certified data erasure using Blanco on assets’ hard drives. Good360 can provide certificates of data destruction if required.
Any brand laptops, mobiles and tablets less than 5 years old in good working condition. Screens must not be cracked and keyboards must be working, with charges included.
We are prioritising these devices based on the demand from our charity and school network.
Good360 asks that you sign this Donation Agreement.
In order to provide this service the cost to Good360 is $150 per device.
We provide the data destruction, hygiene clean, test and tag, delivery, 12 months internet access and matching to a person in, valued at $800
Monetary donations to support this program are gratefully accepted where possible.
Need Computers
Eligible charities and disadvantaged schools can register their interest to participate in the program as recipients here or via the link above.
There is no cost to participate, Good360 believes the devices must be donated at NO COST to the 1 in 4 Australians who are digitally excluded.
We are seeking the cost to run this program by fundraising, you are welcome to share our campaign.
