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  • Pre-budget submission 2022-2023

    09/02/2022 · Announcements | Research and reports

    Federal Pre-Budget Submission 2022/2023

    We have four key recommendations for the Australian Government to address in the 22/23 Federal Budget.

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  • Photo of a young person with Down syndrome using a laptop.

    07/02/2022 · Announcements | Insights | Our projects | People with Disability | Research and reports

    Bridging the digital divide for people with intellectual disability: Roundtable Report

    Our recommendations on how to close the digital divide for people with intellectual disability.

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  • Man and woman smiling while using a mobile phone.

    20/01/2022 · Announcements | Get Online Week | Research and reports

    Get Online Week 2021 Report

    Measuring the impact of Get Online Week 2021 across Australia.

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  • Group of older learners from Indochinese Elderly Refugees Association during a class.

    15/12/2021 · Insights | Research and reports

    Inquiry into Support for Older Victorians from Migrant And Refugee Backgrounds submission

    Our recommendations towards closing the digital divide for older migrants and refugees.

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  • Elderly man smiling while holding a mobile phone.

    07/12/2021 · Research and reports

    Good Things Foundation Australia 2020/21 Annual Report

    In the last year, our focus on fixing the digital divide has never been more important.

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  • A mother and daughter video calling a doctor on a laptop.

    29/11/2021 · Health | Insights | Research and reports

    National Digital Health Strategy consultation submission

    Our submission for all to benefit from digital health.

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  • A First Nations woman and man looking at a laptop.

    16/11/2021 · Research and reports

    Indigenous Digital Inclusion Plan consultation submissions

    Calling for a First Nations-led national digital inclusion strategy.

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  • Aerial view of rural landscape

    04/11/2021 · Announcements | Research and reports

    2021 Regional Telecommunications Review Submission

    Our recommendations for improving digital inclusion in regional, remote and rural communities.

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  • Infographic split in two sides, divided by a river labelled 'The Digital Divide'. The river has three bridges, labelled 'Access', 'Ability' and 'Affordability' respectively. On one side of the river, is the title heading 'Most at Risk of Digital Exclusion'. Underneath are several statistics, which are as follows. People with disabilities are lower users of digital social media. People with mobile-only connection: 1/3 are low-income families with school-aged children. First Nations people: 30% of people in remote First Nations communities have no household internet or phone. People living in rural and remote areas: Only 1/3 of Australian land area has mobile connectivity. Low income households: Half had difficulty paying for home internet. People with low levels of education: 44% have no media literacy support. People aged over 65 years: 80% find it difficult to keep up with tech changes. New migrants and refugees: Low skills and access are a barrier to accessing services during the pandemic. Women seek more support around online safety. People not in the labour force: Confidence in digital skills decreases as length of retirement increases. On the other side of the river is the title heading 'Most digitally included', with the following text listed: People living in capital cities, High income households (over $150,000), Younger people (14-49 years), People who are tertiary educated, The ADII score of Australia is 63 in 2020, up from 61.9 in 2019. Good Things Foundation Australia logo.

    01/08/2021 · Announcements | Insights | Research and reports

    Digital Nation Australia 2021

    Good Things Foundation Australia’s Digital Nation Australia 2021 brings together the latest research to build understanding of the digital inclusion landscape in Australia.

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  • Nurse using laptop

    21/07/2021 · Health | Research and reports

    Expanding Digital Health: It’s time to target inequities

    Emeritus Professor Linda Kristjanson AO discusses the latest findings from the Series Two roundtables.

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  • Expanding Digital Health

    20/07/2021 · Health | Research and reports

    Expanding Digital Health

    A summary of our virtual roundtable events that are supporting Australia to close the digital health divide.

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  • Two women at home using digital tablet

    24/05/2021 · Health My Way | Our projects | Research and reports

    The social impact of Health My Way

    Reflecting on the outcomes and benefits of the 2019-21 Health My Way program

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