Digital Access
Internet and devices for learning at home
Our Digital Access approach improves families’ digital inclusion by ensuring all Learning for Life families have access to low cost internet and devices as well as tech support and the knowledge on how to make the most of the technology they have.
At the Smith Family we want families to be digitally included so they can not only reap the educational benefits of being connected but also enables them to participate in our digital programs and access key services online.
Our Digital Access approach is able to deliver devices, internet plans and tech support to our Learning for Life families. At this point, due to funding constraints we are only able to offer this program to our current Learning for Life families.
How does the Digital Access Program help?

The Smith Family has long recognized the importance technology plays in a child’s education. Between 2007 - 2019, we delivered over 5000 computers and internet packages under our Tech Pack program to Australian families in need.
In an independent evaluation of the Tech Pack program by Victoria University in 2010, participants reported increased feelings of social inclusion and connectedness in relation to “keeping up with the rest of the world.” This evaluation also confirmed positive change for parents and their children in both skill and personal development. 97% of participants reported that having a computer in the home has been beneficial in 2018/19.
In 2017 we reviewed our Tech Pack program to ensure it was still meeting the needs of our families. This review made a number of recommendations including transitioning Tech Packs into our new Digital Access approach. Our new Digital Access approach enables us to continue to meet the needs of our families in this ever changing technology world.