Digital Hubs program
Effective participation in the digital economy will deliver positive benefits for Australian families and communities in the form of improved access to business and job opportunities, health, education and government services.
The Australian Government is providing $13.6 million in grant funding over four years from 2011–12 under the Digital Hubs program to help communities gain the skills needed to maximise the benefits provided by the National Broadband Network (NBN).
The program has established Digital Hubs in 38 communities that benefit from the NBN where work on the rollout has already commenced. Local residents are provided with digital literacy training and the opportunity to experience NBN-enabled services and technology.
The Digital Hubs program, part of the Digital Communities initiative, contributes to the government's vision for Australia as a leading global digital economy by 2020. In particular, this program is designed to contribute towards the Digital Economy goal that by 2020 Australia will rank in the top five nations in the OECD in the percentage of households that connect to broadband at home. More details about this vision and the Digital Economy Goals are available in the National Digital Economy Strategy.
Community organisations funded to operate Digital Hubs are listed below. If you are a resident of one of these locations and want to improve your internet skills or find out more about the benefits of the NBN, please contact your local hub.
| Location | Service provider | Address | Email address/Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY | |||
| Gungahlin | ACT Government | Gungahlin Public Library, Corner Hibberson and Gozzard Streets, Gungahlin | DigitalHub@act.gov.au 02 6207 6695 |
| NEW SOUTH WALES | |||
| Armidale | Armidale Dumaresq Council | Town Hall, 4 Cinders Lane, Armidale | digitalhub@armidale.nsw.gov.au http://digitalhub.armidale.nsw.gov.au/ (02) 6770 3634 |
| Auburn | Auburn City Council | Civic Precinct, 1 Susan Street, Auburn | auburncouncil@auburn.nsw.gov.au (02) 9735 1222 |
| Coffs Harbour | Coffs Coast Community College | Level 1, City Square 66-90 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | hub@coffscollege.nsw.edu.au http://coffshub.youcanbook.me (02) 6652 5378 |
| Hawkesbury | The Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust | WindsorSalvation Army Hawkesbury City, 290 George Street, Windsor NSW | hawkesburydigitalhub@aue.salvationarmy.org (02) 4577 4859 |
| Kiama | Kiama Municipal Council | Kiama Library, 7 Railway Parade, Kiama | digitalhub@kiama.nsw.gov.au (02) 4233 1133 |
| Penrith | Penrith City Council | Penrith City Library, 601 High Street, Penrith | pcclib@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au (02) 4732 7777 |
| Riverstone | Blacktown City Council | Riverstone Library, Marketown Shopping Centre, Riverstone Parade, Riverstone | digitalrivo@blacktown.nsw.gov.au (02) 9627 3823 |
| Tamworth | Tamworth Regional Council | Tamworth Library, 466 Peel Street, Tamworth | digitalhub@tamworth.nsw.gov.au (02) 6767 5255 |
| NORTHERN TERRITORY | |||
| Darwin | Darwin City Council | Civic Centre Library, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin | dccl@darwin.nt.gov.au (08) 8930 0210 |
| QUEENSLAND | |||
| Goodna | Ipswich City Council | Redbank Plains Library, Moreton Avenue, Redbank Plains | digitalhub@ipswich.qld.gov.au (07) 3810 6887 |
| Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley Regional Council | 34 Lake Apex Drive, Gatton | digitalhub@lvrc.qld.gov.au 1300 005872 |
| Toowoomba | Toowoomba Regional Council | Toowoomba City Library, 27 Victoria Street, Toowoomba | libinfo@toowoombarc.qld.gov.au 131 872 |
| Townsville | Townsville City Council | City Libraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale | TCCdigitalhub@townsville.qld.gov.au www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities/libraries/digitalhub (07) 4727 8310 |
| SOUTH AUSTRALIA | |||
| Adelaide City | City of Adelaide | Grote Street Library, 18 Grote St, Adelaide | digitalhub@adelaidecitycouncil.com (08) 8203 7203 |
| Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills Council | 63 Mount Barker Road, Stirling | digitalhub@ahc.sa.gov.au (08) 8408 0400 |
| Charles Sturt | City of Charles Sturt | 72 Woodville Road, Woodville | digitalhub@charlessturt.sa.gov.au www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/digitalhub (08) 8408 1111 |
| Modbury | City of Tea Tree Gully | 571 Montague Road, Modbury | emma.gosbell@cttg.sa.gov.au (08) 8397 7333 |
| Prospect | City of Prospect | 1 Thomas Street, Nailsworth | digitalhubtraining@prospect.sa.gov.au (08) 8269 5355 |
| Salisbury | City of Salisbury/Salisbury Library Service | Len Beadell Library, 55 John Street, Salisbury | library@salisbury.sa.gov.au (08) 8406 8311 |
| Willunga | City of Onkaparinga | 1 High Street (cnr St Peters Terrace), Willunga | digitalhubs@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au (08) 8384 0666 |
| TASMANIA | |||
| George Town | George Town On-line Inc | Macquarie Street, George Town | info@gtdigitalhub.com www.gtdigitalhub.com.au (03) 6382 1356 |
| Hobart | Tasmanian IT & T Association | Level 2/11 Morrison St, Hobart | Hobart@digitalhubtas.com.au www.digitalhubtas.com.au 0447 140 358 |
| Kingston Beach | Kingborough Council | 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach | digitalhub@kingborough.tas.gov.au (03) 6211 8200 |
| Launceston | Tasmanian IT & T Association | Shop 3, Centerway Arcade, Launceston | Launceston@digitalhubtas.com.au www.digitalhubtas.com.au 0447 140 358 |
| Meander Valley | Tasmanian IT & T Association | 62 Emu Bay Rd, Deloraine | Deloraine@digitalhubtas.com.au www.digitalhubtas.com.au 0447 140 358 |
| Midway Point | Pittwater Community Centre | 34 Hoffman Street, Midway Point | suzi@pittwatercommunitycentre.org (03) 6265 1155 |
| Scottsdale | Dorset Council | 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale | jbarnett@dorset.tas.gov.au (03) 6352 6522 |
| Smithton | Circular Head Council | 134-139 Nelson Street, Smithton | digitalhub@circularhead.tas.gov.au www.circularhead.tas.gov.au/digitalhub (03) 6452 4832 |
| St Helens | Break O'Day Council | Georges Bay Esplanade, St Helens | digital.hub@bodc.tas.gov.au (03) 6376 7900 |
| Triabunna | Glamorgan Spring Bay Council | 38 Vicary Street, Triabunna | hub@freycinet.tas.gov.au (03) 6256 4777 |
| VICTORIA | |||
| Bacchus Marsh | Bacchus Marsh Community College Inc. | 229 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh | info@thelaurels.org.au (03) 5367 1061 |
| Brunswick | Brunswick Neighbourhood House | 8-10 Lobb Street, Brunswick | anoop@bnhc.vic.edu.au http://www.bnhc.vic.edu.au/free-training (03) 9386 9418 |
| South Morang | Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service | 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park | digital.hub@yprl.vic.gov.au (03) 9437 8189 |
| WESTERN AUSTRALIA | |||
| Geraldton | City of Greater Geraldton | 71 Marine Terrace, Geraldton | digihub@cgg.wa.gov.au (08) 9956 6600 |
| Mandurah | The City of Mandurah | Mandurah Library, 331 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah | manlib@mandurah.wa.gov.au (08) 9550 3650 |
| Melville | The City of Melville | Canning Bridge Library Lounge, 2 Kintail Road, Applecross | digitalhub@melville.wa.gov.au 1300 635 845 |
| Victoria Park | Town of Victoria Park Council | 1 Harper Street, Victoria Park | jthomas@vicpark.wa.gov.au (08) 9311 8111 |
For more information and background, please refer to:
Media release: Federal government supports high-speed digital Australia- Media release: Australia to become a leading digital economy by 2020
- Speech by Senator Stephen Conroy: Address to CeBIT Australia 2011
For further information, please contact the Department of Broadband, Communications and Digital Economy via a free call to 1800 025 145 weekdays between 8.30 am and 5.00 pm eastern time, or by email to digitalhubs@dbcde.gov.au
