Brumby Government Gives More Victorians Internet Access
Source: Victoria. Minister for Community Development. Media Release
"Residents in some of Victoria’s most disadvantaged communities will soon have more opportunities to get online, thanks to $952,500 in Brumby Government grants.
Community Development Minister Peter Batchelor said the Public Internet Access Program (PIAP) gave grants of up to $7500 to community organisations and local government authorities to provide between 10 and 20 hours of free internet access to the public every week for the next two years.“The Brumby Government is taking action to ensure all Victorians have access to technology and these grants will help 140 organisations across the state, including in Kerang, Moe, Shepparton and Portarlington, provide access to the internet for disadvantaged Victorians,” Mr Batchelor said."