Closing the Gap Socio-Economic Outcome 17 Digital Inclusion Hub

This grant opportunity is available for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in NSW. Up to $250,000 is available to establish Aboriginal‑led Digital Inclusion Hubs under Socio‑Economic Outcome 17 that will deliver place‑based digital community hubs and digital skills uplift programs within NSW. The hub should aim to improve digital access and participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in NSW. 

Who can apply: 

• Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) located in NSW (The definition of an ACCO is set out in Clause 44 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap )

• ACCOs that work in the community where a Digital Inclusion Hub will be established 

• ACCOs that are not currently receiving funding to deliver a Digital Inclusion Hub. 

Types of projects funded under this grant:

Digital Inclusion Hub

A Digital Inclusion Hub is a place-based digital community hub that delivers digital skills uplift programs

What services will a Digital Inclusion Hub provide? 

A Digital Inclusion Hub aims to close the digital divide by addressing one or more of the 4 targets under Socio-Economic Outcome 17: access, affordability, ability and media participation. 

Services may include: 

• Establishing place-based Digital Inclusion Hubs in selected metropolitan, regional and remote NSW locations, informed by the findings of Phase 1 (Digital - BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation)

• Delivering digital skills uplift programs tailored to local community needs 

• Promoting digital education and awareness using culturally relevant content and delivery 

• Empowering local digital mentors to lead and sustain community engagement.