New research released

1 in 5 Aussies feel overwhelmed with constant changes in technology. We surveyed 2,000 everyday people to uncover attitudes to getting online.

 

We are a social change charity, helping people to improve their lives through digital.

We tackle the most pressing issues of our time, working with partners in thousands of communities across Australia.

Some of the good things we do:

Get Online Week logo

Get Online Week Our big digital inclusion campaign in Australia and the UK, taking place in October each year.

Our Network A network of 3,500 community organisations who provide local support to people to close the digital divide.

Be Connected logo

Be Connected Our Australian Government funded program supporting people over 50 to gain essential digital skills.

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Good Things Learning Our online learning platform has specially designed courses and curated free resources to help people improve their digital skills.

Our impact

The last couple of years has shown more than ever how important it is for everyone in Australia to be digitally included. Find out how we're bridging the digital divide and making a real difference in people's lives.

1M people reached through digital skills programs

$20M in grants distributed to community organisations

3,500 Network Partners across Australia working to close the digital divide

 

Be Connected extended

Hundreds of thousands more Australians will benefit from the online world, thanks to the extension of the successful Be Connected digital skills program.

Latest news and reports

Take a look at our latest news, stories, research and reports on closing the digital divide in Australia.

06/12/2023 · Announcements | Research and reports

Annual Report 2022-2023

Good Things Foundation Australia's Annual Report for the 2022-23 financial year

 

02/11/2023 · Be Connected | Get Online Week | Insights

Incredible highs and a heartbreaking low: a reflection on the past month

CEO of Good Things Foundation, Jessica Wilson, recalls Get Online Week 2023, the Voice Referendum result and a welcome announcement on Be Connected refunding.

 

20/10/2023 · Announcements | Be Connected | Get Online Week

Be Connected funding extension comes as welcome news

Good Things Foundation Australia welcomes today’s announcement that hundreds of thousands more Australians will benefit from the online world, thanks to the extension of the successful Be Connected digital skills program.