Welcome
The Skills.net Roadshow is an integral part of the Victorian Government's Connecting Communities: the second wave.
Trainers from the Skills.net Roadshow utilise laptop computers in conjunction with local community organisations to provide beginner level training to people who do not possess the skills to use the internet.
Travelling around Victoria, the Trainers conduct a range of free introductory internet sessions. No minimum computer skills are required.
Eligible Victorians (see below) are shown how to access, use and navigate around the World Wide Web; find information on the internet; and use web-based email to stay in contact with family and friends all over the world.
The Skills.net Roadshow seeks to assist those beginners who:
- are unemployed
- have a disability
- are over 55 years of age
- are from Non-English speaking backgrounds or recent migrants (arrival within the last 2 years)
- are Indigenous Australians or
- have not gained internet skills at school or work
To find out more information or to book a free visit to your community centre, organisation or town, email us at roadshow@vicnet.net.au or free call 1800 629 835.
***** Announcement of PIAP 4th Funding Round *****
***** Applications close at 5pm on 11th July 2008 *****
The Public Internnet Access Program (PIAP) is targeted towards those Victorians who continue to face barriers in accessing and using the internet.
PIAP offers funding to not-for-profit community organisations and local government entities that provide or intend to provide public internet access for specified target groups.
Find out more about PIAP and download the guidelines and application form for the 4th PIAP funding round at the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) Grants website: Grants@DPCD - www.grants.dpcd.vic.gov.au
