Community News
Wyndham Relay for Life event
The Relay for Life is an opportunity for teams to get together to walk or run the athletics track, to raise funds for Cancer Council as well as connecting with the community.
The event is being held on Saturday 3 May at the VU Wyndham Sports Complex, and will run from 12-10pm. Please note that youth under 18 will need to be supervised by an adult.
Contact Monika to register your participation on 0435 134 770.
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School Student Broadband Initiative
State Schools Relief are excited to share an important update about the School Student Broadband Initiative, which is working toward bridging the digital divide for students.
Through this initiative, 30,000 eligible families with school-aged children across the country will receive free NBN internet access, helping to enhance learning opportunities at home. This program is available to all Victorian families with school-aged students.
School Student Broadband Initiative - Major Extension Announced!
- The application period for the School Student Broadband Initiative has been extended until the cap of 30,000 services connected has been reached.
- Families already registered for the initiative will continue to receive free NBN broadband internet until Friday, June 30, 2028.
What this means for families:
- Families currently connected via the initiative will have their connection automatically extended with their current provider until June 30, 2028. No action is required.
- Families with vouchers need to activate their free service with a participating internet provider as soon as possible before the initiative reaches its cap of 30,000 households.
- New eligible families are encouraged to contact the NBN’s National Referral Centre for an assessment. Eligible families will receive a voucher for free internet up until June 30, 2028, but must activate it before the initiative reaches the 30,000 household cap.
- Once the cap of 30,000 services connected has been reached, no further applications to participate in the initiative will be accepted.
Eligibility Recap: For families and carers to qualify, they must:
- Have an active enrolment at school
- Not have an active NBN internet service at home (excluding mobile internet services)
- Live in an area where NBN can be accessed through a standard connection (NBN Co will confirm this)
Find out more
For more information, refer to:
- School Student Broadband Initiative
- School Student Broadband Initiative: information for parents and carers
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Financial Assistance for Families
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence’s mission is to work for an Australia free of Poverty.
Given the cost-of-living challenges at the moment, many families are doing it very tough and could use some help.
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence has provided the following financial resources for families, including:
- The Saver Plus Program
- State Schools Relief (contact the school to request this support)
- Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (contact the school for an application form)
- Computerbank
If you would like further information, please feel free to reach out to them!
Ph: 9483 1183
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