Clever Networks

The $118.6 million Clever Networks program is in its final year and all funding has been allocated. The Clever Networks program is enabling the rollout of broadband infrastructure and services to regional, rural and remote areas of Australia.

It has two distinct roles delivering innovative services and broadband development:

Innovative Services Delivery

This element co-funds 26 projects that deliver improved services in the priority sectors of health, education, government and community services and emergency services. All of these projects are in their final phases of implementation or have been completed.

During 2008-09, four Building on Broadband projects were funded to leverage suitable successful Innovative Services Delivery initiatives by extending their benefits into other jurisdictions and/or service sectors.

Broadband Development Network

This element co-funds broadband project managers for each state and 16 project officers across Australia to assist in improving skills, capabilities and business practices in underserved communities.

Clever Networks genuinely demonstrates Commonwealth and state/territory collaboration in the delivery of essential government services. Total project funding of $275 million includes the Commonwealth's $105 million contribution with the remainder being provided by project partner organisations, including state and territory governments.

The Clever Networks programs ends on 30 June 2010.

For more information, go to Clever Networks program background.