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Funding Boost To Develop Online Communities
The Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Marsha Thomson today invited community organisations to apply for up to $50,000 funding to establish and support online communities.
Ms Thomson said this was the third and final round of funding from the $3.5 million My Connected Community program.
"The program provides community groups with the training and support they need to communicate online," Ms Thomson said
"The My Connected Community program assists Victorians to get online, stay in touch and build Internet skills and experience.
"The Internet is part of our everyday life and the My Connected Community program is all about making the Internet more relevant and useful to more and more Victorians."
"The third round of My Connected Community funding will provide community organisations with up to $50,000 to establish and support online communities," she said.
Since its launch in March 2001, the My Connected Community program has already helped more than 900 community groups to connect online across Victoria. The program aims to create 1500 online community groups by 30 June 2003.
Ms Thomson has invited all community organisations to apply for funding, particularly those supporting hard to reach Victorians including people from non-English speaking or Indigenous backgrounds, people with disabilities and low income earners.
"My Connected Community is one of several programs under the Government's Connecting Victoria strategy, which aims to deliver the benefits of technology to all Victorians," she said.
"It's an excellent example of how the Bracks Government is working hard to ensure all Victorians are able to access the benefits of technology."
Applications for funding close at 5pm on 4 October 2002.
For information on how to apply contact VICNET on 1800 629 835
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