Saving money – Good Things Foundation https://goodthingsaustralia.org Closing the digital divide Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:25:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/curves-150x150.png Saving money – Good Things Foundation https://goodthingsaustralia.org 32 32 Financial hardship fact sheet (ACMA) https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/financial-hardship-fact-sheet-acma/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:25:12 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=learn-resource&p=5504 This fact sheet explains the help available for people struggling to pay their phone or internet bill. It explains when telco’s need to offer help to people, the type of support that can be offered and how to get this support. This fact sheet was made by the Australian Communications and Media Authority. It downloads as a pdf.

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]]> Save money and compare prices online https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/save-money-and-compare-prices-online/ Tue, 21 May 2024 06:35:45 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?p=50 These tips can help you to compare prices and secure great deals. Video Transcript Did you know you can save money by going online? Check if you can access state government concessions vouchers and rebates. Find info on the official state government services apps and websites Compare petrol prices before you leave home. You can look at real time prices and find the cheapest…

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]]> Telstra Top Up program https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/telstra-top-up-program/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:15:19 +0000 https://ausgoodthindev.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1021 The Telstra Top Up program helps those experiencing vulnerability stay connected to the people and services supporting them by providing a $160 Pre-Paid mobile recharge with 70GB of data for six months. The program is available to Community Service Organisations that support vulnerable women, youth and families, First Nations communities or refugees, or community members impacted by homelessness…

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]]> School Student Broadband Initiative https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/school-student-broadband-initiative/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:09:31 +0000 https://ausgoodthindev.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1019 Community organisations, including Anglicare Victoria, have been nominated to help families participate in the initiative. If you are eligible, the home internet service will be provided at no cost until 31 December 2025 through a participating internet provider over the National Broadband Network. These internet providers will have their own step-by-step process to get you connected…

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]]> Your money saving guide https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/your-money-saving-guide/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:02:16 +0000 https://ausgoodthindev.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1017 ACCAN have created a guide to help you and your learners save money. In this guide, you will find where you can get affordable devices around Australia. It also provides tips to save money with your mobile and internet.

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]]> Programs and offers to help you stay connected https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/programs-and-offers-to-help-you-stay-connected/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:15:16 +0000 https://ausgoodthindev.wpenginepowered.com/?p=935 Struggling with the cost of your internet or phone service? ACCAN has put together a list of telco offers to help targeted groups stay connected. ACCAN has compiled a list of offers from telcos for targeted groups such as seniors, healthcare card holders and students. There may be alternative products and services out there that meet your needs, so it’s also worth comparing plans or looking at…

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]]> Get connected affordably https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/get-connected-affordably/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:09:48 +0000 https://ausgoodthindev.wpenginepowered.com/?p=933 If you want to get online but are struggling with the cost of getting connected, there are a couple of things you can try to make it more affordable. If you have a pensioner’s concession, seniors, or healthcare card, you may be eligible for discounted internet or mobile phone plans. Other people who may be eligible for discounted or special offers to stay connected include university…

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