The Albanese Labor Government is seeking input from communities to help bridge the digital divide for First Nations people living in regional and remote communities.
The $20 million First Nations Community Wi-Fi Program is improving digital connectivity through free community-wide internet access.
The Albanese Government has opened an online Project Noticeboard where suggestions for potential new projects and locations can be submitted.
Community organisations, government representatives and parliamentarians are encouraged to work alongside First Nations communities to suggest potential new projects.
The grant opportunity will open for applications next year. The Project Noticeboard will remain open for the first two weeks of the application period.
Bridging the digital divide is supported by the First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group which is providing strong advocacy and advice.
The Advisory Group’s initial report to Government helped to inform the First Nations Community Wi-Fi Program, a First Nations Digital Support Hub and Network of Digital Mentors, as well as improved national data collection.
This is important work to progress Target 17 of the ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Agreement on Closing the Gap, which aims for equal levels of digital inclusion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by 2026.
To view the Project Noticeboard or to make a submission, please visit: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/media-communications-arts/first-nations-digital-inclusion/first-nations-community-wi-fi-program-project-noticeboard
