Korumburra Residents Show Off Their New Computers
From the Minister for Community Development
Internet users showed off their skills on their new computers to Community Development Minister Peter Batchelor during his visit to the Milpara Community House in Korumburra today.
Milpara Community House, in partnership with Leongatha Community House, benefited from funding of $5000 for four new computers through Public Internet Access Program (PIAP) grants.
Mr Batchelor said the Brumby Government provided the grant for the new computers and broadband costs so all local residents could access the internet.
"The Brumby Government is taking action to ensure all Victorians have access to technology and it's pleasing to see Korumburra residents are benefiting from this grant," Mr Batchelor said.
"People use the internet for homework, work, banking, paying bills, looking for jobs and study opportunities, and keeping up with world events."
"Many people use the internet to stay in touch with friends and family and to connect with other people."
"By providing the grant here, we are helping more people in Korumburra and Leongatha to get online and develop their internet knowledge and skills."
The Public Internet Access Program provides grants to community organisations and local government authorities to provide public internet access.
Mr Batchelor said the PIAP grants were part of the Brumby Government's $9 million Connecting Communities: the second wave strategy, which was a four year commitment to help more people access the internet.
Since 2005, more than $1 million in PIAP grants have been given to 157 community organisations which have provided over 383,000 hours of public internet access across Victoria.
For more information on grants visit Grants@DPCD - www.grants.dpcd.vic.gov.au
Pictured: (L-to-R) at Milpara Community House, Korumburra: Vicnet Project Manager Gabrielle Foulis; Monique Collins, Co-Coordinator of Milpara Community House; and, Community Development Minister Peter Batchelor.