Digital inclusion important for refugees

Sanctuary Australia FoundationBlog, Computer Aid Program

The importance of digital inclusion for refugees Digital inclusion is crucial for refugees arriving in Australia, as most essential activities today are conducted online. Understanding and using digital tools early in the settlement process is vital, enabling newcomers to have easy access to the  information they need, especially with support services, and to learn and connect with others, such as well as family overseas. … Read More

Computer aid program

Sanctuary Australia FoundationBlog, Computer Aid Program, Grants, New Arrival

Sanctuary Australia Foundation Inc Computer Aid Program

Sanctuary Australia Foundation has recently partnered with Atlassian and Crescent Foundation, to provide laptop computers for newly arrived refugee families in Coffs Harbour, NSW. We are very grateful to the Harold Mitchell Foundation and the NSW Government for providing funding to make this program possible and to InfoXchange for their wonderful donations of Kobe e-readers and Microsoft Office 2010, and to our local computer … Read More

Thank you to the Crescent Foundation!

Sanctuary Australia FoundationBlog, Computer Aid Program

We would like to thank the Crescent Foundation for their wonderful donation of laptops, which will provide refugees with assistance with their school work, accessing online Government services, studying English and seeking work opportunities and to connect with others.