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A Message From The Chairperson
Computer and internet technology at home supports students with their school work and, at the same time, by providing access for family members to internet services and programs, develops the literacy, computing, and internet skills that are required in most occupations. Families, and in particular children, from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and with no access to this technology are increasingly likely to fall even further behind their peer group in competing for better paid jobs. The Computer for Every Child Project (CFEC) in Australia is modelled on the very successful project of the same name, which has been in existence in Israel since 1995. The Australian pilot (Phase One of CFEC) commenced rolling out computers in November 2007 and will complete the roll-out of 400 computers to families by December 2008 and will involve the provision of internet-connected computers to disadvantaged families for use in their home. Eligible families will have children enrolled in Grades 3, 4 & 5 in Government Primary Schools located in Melbourne’s Western suburbs including Braybrook, Sunshine, Dinjerra, Sunvale, St Albans, Sunshine East, and Sunshine North; plus the Victorian P-12 College of Koorie Education (campuses located at Morwell, Glenroy, Swan Hill and Mildura) and Footscray West. Bruce Mildenhall
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The Computer For Every Child Project (CFEC) provides an exciting opportunity for Government, business and philanthropic sectors to empower children and their families to greatly improve their chances of employment and success by providing them with computer and internet technology.