Device loan libraries – Good Things Foundation https://goodthingsaustralia.org Closing the digital divide Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:58:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/curves-150x150.png Device loan libraries – Good Things Foundation https://goodthingsaustralia.org 32 32 5 tips to create a digital device library https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/5-tips-to-create-a-digital-device-library/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:15:39 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=teaching-resource&p=10217 This short video shares Good Things’ top 5 tips to create a digital device library in your community organisation. It steps you through key things you need to consider when setting up a device loan library for people in your community so they can borrow phones, tablet and computers. Watch our video to learn some tips that help you to create a device loan library in your organisation.

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]]> Guide on Loaning Devices to Combat Social Isolation https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/loaning-devices-to-learners-during-the-covid-19/ Thu, 23 May 2024 03:10:34 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/loaning-devices-to-learners-during-the-covid-19/ Good Things’ Digital Devices Grant supports organisations to provide loan devices and data to older Australians aged 50+ who are not currently connected to the internet at home. This guide outlines the five steps involved in loaning devices, from purchasing and setting up the devices to providing ongoing support. It emphasises the importance of safety, cleanliness, and ongoing communication with…

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]]> Guidelines for Borrowing and Using Devices https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/device-usage-guidelines/ Thu, 23 May 2024 03:10:32 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/device-usage-guidelines/ This sample Device Usage Guidelines is a template organisations can use when setting up their device loan libraries. The sample agreement includes info for borrowers on what information will be kept/deleted after they return the device, who is responsible for the internet connection, borrowing dates and what to do if the device is damaged during the loan. Download this template and edit it to…

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]]> Device Packages for Digital Devices Grant https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/example-of-packages-to-purchase-with-digital-device-grant-updated-sept-2022/ Thu, 23 May 2024 03:10:32 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/example-of-packages-to-purchase-with-digital-device-grant-updated-sept-2022/ This resource provides examples of device and data packages that can be purchased with Good Things’ Digital Devices Grant, enabling organisations to establish a loan library for learners. It emphasises the importance of internet connectivity and encourages organisations to conduct their own research to find suitable devices and data plans. Prices and examples current as of September 2022.

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]]> Device Loan Agreement https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/device-loan-agreement/ Thu, 23 May 2024 03:10:31 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/device-loan-agreement/ This sample agreement outlines the borrower’s responsibilities for a digital device they have been lent, including care, return, and adherence to usage guidelines. It also specifies the management of the loan process and the need to clear all information from the device before returning it. Download this template and edit it to suit your organisation’s policies and procedures.

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]]> Digital mentoring tips for organisations working with low income families https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/digital-mentoring-tips-for-organisations-working-with-low-income-families/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 23:52:29 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?p=2470 Lots of people need an extra helping hand to get online confidently, safely and affordably. This Get Online Week, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Good Things Foundation Australia have partnered to share our five top tips for digital mentors and community organisations supporting low income families. Knowing what you want your program to achieve is important…

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